A 41-year-old Somers man who allegedly fired between 80 and 100 gunshots outside his home pleaded not guilty Thursday in Flathead District Court to a pair of felonies.

Christopher Cassidy is charged with criminal endangerment for the shooting incident as well as criminal manufacture of dangerous drugs for marijuana plants allegedly found in his home.

Flathead County deputies responded to Cassidy’s home shortly after midnight on Feb. 9 after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. According to a court document, they could hear shots from a high-powered rifle, a smaller-caliber rifle and a handgun.

The court document states that they were able to see a man, later identified as Cassidy, on the front porch of the home with a rifle, and saw him fire in the general direction of an electrical substation roughly 100 yards behind them.

No one was injured by the gunfire

A SWAT team was called in and attempted to negotiate with Cassidy. Eventually tear gas was used, forcing Cassidy to leave the house, so he was arrested.

While clearing the house, SWAT team members saw two handguns and two rifles, as well as marijuana plants in the basement. A press release from the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office said 86 marijuana plants were seized when the home was officially searched later.

Cassidy’s attorney, Peter Leander, indicated he will file motions to separate the charges into two separate cases.

Cassidy’s next hearing is set for June 12.