Missoula Man Arrested for Throwing Rock at Truck

Poverello Center surveillance video captured the incident involving a 30-year-old suspect.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:43pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered glass from a truck window, the jagged edges and cracks dramatically lit by a harsh flash against a dark background, conveying a sense of sudden violence and investigation.A shattered truck window exposes the harsh realities of crime and substance abuse issues impacting the Missoula homeless community.Missoula Today

A 30-year-old Missoula man named Jacobi Daise was arrested after allegedly throwing a rock through the back window of a truck near the Poverello Center, a local nonprofit that provides services to the homeless community. The incident was captured on the center's surveillance video, and Daise was also found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine.

Why it matters

The Poverello Center is a vital resource for the Missoula homeless community, and this incident highlights the challenges the organization and its clients face with crime and substance abuse issues in the area.

The details

According to police, an officer noticed Daise walking in the middle of the road near the Poverello Center and approached him. While detaining Daise, the officer heard a group of people yelling and learned that Daise had thrown a rock through the back window of a truck belonging to a man named John Doe as he was leaving the Poverello Center parking lot. The impact caused an estimated $300 in damage. Surveillance video from the Poverello Center captured the incident, showing Daise yelling at Doe's vehicle, picking up an object, and throwing it at the truck. Police later found the rock and also discovered 1.87 grams of suspected methamphetamine in Daise's pocket.

  • The incident occurred just before midnight on March 31, 2026.
  • Daise was arrested on the scene.

The players

Jacobi Daise

A 30-year-old Missoula resident who has had previous encounters with police.

John Doe

The driver of the truck that had its window shattered by the rock Daise allegedly threw.

Poverello Center

A nonprofit organization in Missoula that provides shelter, food, medical treatment, and other vital services to the city's homeless population.

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What they’re saying

“I 'knew' that Daise was the rock thrower because he was yelling at us just prior to the back window breaking. The impact was a loud, smashing sound.”

— John Doe's passenger

What’s next

Daise is currently being held on charges of felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs and criminal mischief. The judge will determine whether to grant him bail at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges the Poverello Center and the Missoula homeless community face with crime and substance abuse issues in the area, and the need for continued support and resources to address these problems.