Gallatin County

Early Morning Incidents

Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of incidents in the early hours of August 6, 2025, notably concentrated in the Bear Creek area. Common categories included traffic crimes, patrol checks, and several reports classified as “other” incidents.

In Bear Creek, the early morning saw numerous patrols and several specific instances, including a motor vehicle accident and a suspicious activity report. Likewise, Bear Creek had multiple traffic crime reports such as a VIN inspection and a district court call.

Other neighborhoods like Peakview, Ryen Glenn Estates, and 4-Dot Meadows also saw activities ranging from suspicious incidents to follow-ups on prior cases.

Morning Activities

By morning, the activities spread to a broader range of neighborhoods. Apollo and Bear Creek continued to witness various incidents from patrol checks to traffic-related infractions. Notably, Bear Creek also reported a medical emergency and public assistance was required in several cases across the districts.

Further, Spanish Meadows and Northstar were busy with patrol checks and other follow-up activities from law enforcement.

Late Morning and Afternoon Incidents

The afternoon kept law enforcement occupied with traffic stops and welfare checks across Gallatin Heights, Bear Creek, and Rainbow among others. Multiple neighborhoods like Bear Creek and Spanish Meadows reported ‘Coroner Callouts,’ indicating serious incidents requiring specific attention.

Disorderly conduct was noted in 4-Dot Meadows and River Rock indicating some public disturbances during this time.

Evening and Late Evening Trends

As the day progressed into evening, the pattern of patrol checks and traffic stops persisted. Gallatin Heights and West Winds saw minor traffic issues addressed by GCSO. The night concluded with a number of welfare checks, particularly in Bear Creek, hinting at concerns for residents’ safety later in the night.