Gallatin County

Early Morning Activity

The early hours in Gallatin County saw a flurry of activity, mostly involving patrol checks, traffic-related incidents, and follow-ups. Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) was actively involved across multiple neighborhoods, conducting patrol checks in areas such as Bear Creek, 4-Dot Meadows, and Northstar. Significant incidents included traffic hazards in Bear Creek and Northstar, along with vehicle-related activities in West Post and Alder Creek.

In total, there were multiple civil cases, particularly noticeable in Bear Creek and 4-Dot Meadows, highlighting frequent civil disputes or issues requiring law enforcement attention during these hours. Notable also were traffic stops in Northstar and Gallatin Heights, coupled with public education/relations efforts focused in Northstar.

Morning Overview

Police activity remained steady into the morning with continued patrol checks and the handling of motor vehicle accidents, notably two in Bear Creek which included law enforcement collaborations such as Bozeman Police Department (BPD) and Montana State University’s (MSU) safety teams. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office continued to handle various community service tasks, such as public assists and VIN inspections, scattered across neighborhoods like Spanish Meadows and Cooper Park.

Disturbances were notably less frequent, with a singular case reported in Bear Creek where both BPD and GCSO responded. The morning also saw a variety of ‘other’ non-specified activities spanning from 4-Dot Meadows to Crossroads.

Afternoon and Evening Incidents

The afternoon demonstrated a consistency in patrol checks, with major checks carried out in Bear Creek, 4-Dot Meadows, and Las Campanas. Traffic-related stops persisted, with GCSO handling various cases alone and some in cooperation with other entities such as HBFD1, WYPD, and BPD, especially evident in a notable traffic hazard in River Rock.

Evening brought reduced but focused activities, with traffic stops once again taking spotlight, particularly in Bear Creek. The day capped off with a motor vehicle accident in Bear Canyon, bringing the day’s total to multiple incidents involving commuter safety.