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Michigan man arrested for recklessly endangering safety

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 50-year-old Michigan man for recklessly endangering safety and possessing a firearm as a felon after a standoff with police on the 600 block of Jackson Street Aug. 29.
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department — The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 50-year-old Michigan man for recklessly endangering safety and possessing a firearm as a felon after a standoff with police on the 600 block of Jackson Street Aug. 29.

The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 50-year-old Michigan man for recklessly endangering safety and possessing a firearm as a felon after a standoff with police on the 600 block of Jackson Street Aug. 29.

Court documents obtained by the Advance-Titan show that the man was identified as Montay Betts from Kalamazoo, Michigan.

OPD responded to a 911 call at 4:38 p.m. after it was reported that Betts was inside a residence firing a gun. Officers encountered Betts outside of the residence that he was staying at and took him into custody without further incident after law enforcement shut down the surrounding area.

Police reported that there were no injuries to anyone involved at the scene, and they recovered a loaded handgun at the home Betts was staying at. OPD added an additional charge of possession of a narcotic drug after searching the home, and Betts was transported to the Winnebago County Jail.

If anyone has information regarding the incident, they are encouraged to contact the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700 or the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477.

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Jacob Link
Jacob Link
Jacob Link is the Editor-in-Chief of the Advance-Titan and is pursuing a double major in Multimedia Journalism and Radio/TV/Film. Link started as Co-Sports Editor of the A-T as a freshman before becoming Assistant News Editor and Managing Editor. Link follows in the footsteps of his parents, who are both A-T alumni. After graduating in May, Link is planning to pursue a career in broadcasting and print journalism.