A woman allegedly grabbed a deputy's gun during a disturbance call at a Shady Lane RV park earlier this month.  

Savanna Sage Downing, 21, of Kalispell faces a felony criminal endangerment charge and a misdemeanor count of assault following the Oct. 13 incident. Held in the county jail with bail set at $200,000, she is expected to appear before Judge Dan Wilson in Flathead County District Court on Nov. 5 for her arraignment.  

The victim told authorities that the disturbance began after she gave Downing a ride to the liquor store, according to court documents. Downing grew upset after the pair returned to the RV park and allegedly punched the victim before dragging her out of the vehicle by her hair.  

When Flathead County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived about 2:44 a.m., they found the victim crying near the vehicle while sporting a swollen and bloodied face. A crying 5-year-old child was standing nearby and a baby was left sitting in the frost-covered grass, court documents said.  

Deputies located Downing sitting in the driver's seat of the car. Ordered to exit the vehicle at gunpoint, Downing instead reached for the center console, court documents said.  

Two deputies began closing in the vehicle, worried she might be going for a weapon, court documents alleged. As they pulled her out, Downing allegedly grabbed the slide of a deputy's gun and moved it to the rear position. 

Afraid that Downing would wrest control of the loaded firearm, the deputy hit her in the face, court documents said. An unfired bullet came loose from the gun during the struggle and was later recovered, according to court documents. 

Criminal endangerment is punishable by up to 10 years behind bars and a $50,000 fine. Misdemeanor assault carries a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment and a $500 fine. 

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