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- Former Juvenile Probation Officer Gets 24+ Years for 31-Year Pattern of Sexual Abuse Across Montana Reservations
- Transvestite Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old on Fort Belknap Reservation
- Heart Butte man sentenced to over 20 years for sexually abusing multiple children
- Trusted Kalispell Bookkeeper Sentenced for Stealing $500K From Family Business
- HSI Kalispell Arrests Previously Deported Mexican National on Outstanding Drug Warrant
Gallatin Crime Report – April 4, 2025
Significant Early Morning Traffic Incidents and Ongoing Patrols
Montana Highway Patrol Troopers Involved in Critical Incident Near Big Timber
Nebraska suspect pronounced deceased following shootout, troopers on administrative leave
“Busting at the seams” County Jails Could See Relief from $150 Million State Prison Expansion
The funding seeks to boost public safety and mitigate overcrowding in county jails due to high crime rates linked to open border policies
Gallatin Crime Report – April 3, 2025
Bear Creek Leads in Patrol Checks, Minor Traffic Incidences Noted Across County
Montana Honors Jeannette Rankin with a Dedicated Day
April 2nd declared as “Jeannette Rankin Day” in Montana, celebrating the first woman elected to U.S. Congress
Kalispell Man Receives 50-Year Sentence in Deliberate Homicide Case
The sentence follows a guilty plea in the murder of a homeless man outside Kalispell.
Montana Congressional Delegation Urges Reversal of Biden’s Energy Policies to Support Colstrip Power Plant
A joint letter to the Trump EPA seeks exemptions to sustain Montana’s energy infrastructure and reduce consumer costs.
Montana Joins Coalition Urging Closure of Drug Trafficking Loophole
The coalition of attorneys general seeks to amend CBP’s Entry Type 86 program to tighten U.S. border security against illegal drug imports.
Governor Gianforte Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Parental Rights in Montana
Governor files amicus brief urging reversal of Montana Supreme Court’s decision on abortion consent law.
Montana GOP Claims Political Bias in Trial Against AG Austin Knudsen
Alleges partisanship is undermining justice, citing similar tactics used against President Trump.
Missoula Crime Report – April 2, 2025
Multiple incidents, with notable increases in thefts and disturbances.