BOZEMAN — A Bozeman man appeared in Gallatin County Justice Court on Tuesday morning, after allegedly breaking into several homes in the middle of the night, brandishing a meat cleaver at one of the victims.

According to court documents, Darren Lee Vanamann, 33, was arrested after residents on Mineral Ave. in Bozeman reported that a man was kicking in doors and forcing his way into their homes.

One woman reportedly told Bozeman Police Officers that Vanamann had entered her bedroom, talking nonsense and holding a long object, while another told officers Vanamann had made threatening statements toward him while brandishing a meat cleaver.

During Tuesday's court appearance, prosecutor Keefer Johnson told Judge Adams, "These allegations are extremely concerning with the state. I mean, I thi

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