Galaviz Faces Four Charges

Amos Ryker Galaviz made his initial appearance in district court on Tuesday, Jan. 25. He is facing four charges including one felony charge.

The felony charge is criminal possession of dangerous drugs. Misdemeanor charges include negligent endangerment, fleeing or eluding a peace officer and driving with a suspended or revoked license.

After a high speed pursuit in Sheridan and Roosevelt counties, Amos Galaviz was arrested in Culbertson on Thursday, Jan. 6.

According to law enforcement, the suspect fled in a vehicle at a high speed from Montana Highway Patrol. Speed was around 100 miles per hour from Reserve to Culbertson.

Galaviz then fled on foot after the vehicle was disabled in Culbertson’s city limits. He broke into a residence and ran out the back door with the occupants yelling the location of the suspect to deputies.

After a search, law enforcement found a glass containing a white substance that is suspected to be meth.

The maximum penalties for the felony charge are five years in prison, a $5,000 fine or both.