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We live in unprecedented times, so add this to the record book: There were no arrests in Butte on St. Patrick’s Day.

So folks, that means no one was caught driving under the influence, no one underage was charged with being a minor in possession, there were no fights that led to arrests, and as for disorderly conducts — zilch on that one, too.

According to Butte-Silver Bow Undersheriff George Skuletich, residents obeyed the law.

The lack of arrests is a first for Skuletich, who has been in law enforcement for the past 35 years.

“It’s the easiest we have had it,” he said.

Looking back on the last 10 years of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, he’s right.

The Irish holiday was celebrated mid-week in 2010, so the crowd was smaller. Even so, 40 people were arrested for disorderly conduct or urinating in public. Also, there were 30 MIP tickets handed out. As for DUIs, six people were jailed for that offense.

The 2011 Montana Standard reported “fewer shenanigans,” with 37 arrests, including 10 people being charged with driving under the influence.