Section 44-1-1001 - Offenses for which patrol officers may make arrests(1) The highway patrol chief and all patrol officers may make arrests for the offenses listed in subsection (2) under the following circumstances:(a) the offense is committed in the presence of the chief or any patrol officer;(b) the offense is committed in a rural district and a request for assistance is made by a peace officer; or(c) the offense is committed in a city or town with a population of less than 2,500 and a request for assistance is made by a peace officer or the mayor of the city or town.(2) Offenses for which arrests may be made under subsection (1) are:(b) assault with a deadly weapon;(h) possession of dangerous drugs;(i) possession of drug paraphernalia; or(j) violation of the Dyer Act regarding the transportation of stolen automobiles.En. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-110(part); amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 215, L. 2003.