Created in May 2014, the Roosevelt County DUI Task Force continues to work towards combating the issue of impaired driving in Roosevelt County. The task force is a team representing a diverse cross section of the county’s respective communities. This team is dedicated to assessing and mobilizing a county-wide injury prevention plan and encourages safe driving habits. Community education

The Fort Peck 2024 Cleanup dates have been set for communities across the reservation. Cleanup crews will be going through each of the following communities: Frazer and Brockton efforts are scheduled for May 10. Wolf Point’s cleanup day is scheduled for May 15. Poplar’s cleanup is set for May 22 and Fort Kipp is set for May 28. Anyone with larger items to be hauled to the dumps (e.g.

The Roosevelt County Sheriffs Office responded to 90 calls from April 28 through May 5. Highlights include: April 28 At 11:40 a.m., a deputy responded to Fort Kipp for a report of a domestic disturbance. The suspect was an adult male who had fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. Deputies sought a warrant from tribal court for the male for partner/ family member assault and false imprisonment.

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Savas Baier-Howard, 27, Billings, hold for other agency. Jesse Baker III, 23, Wolf Point, warrant. Brian Bell, 41, Dodson, hold for other agency. Brian Bentz, 43, Billings, hold for other agency. Darek Birdinground, 34, hold for other agency. Avery Boe, 39, Hays, hold for other agency. Chad

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department April 29 through May 5. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) April 29 Precious Wetsit, 31, female, 400 block of Blaine Street disorderly conduct, tribal court. Drake Azure, 25, male, 200 block of East Main Street, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia and

By James Walling According to the Fort Peck Journal, a recently dismissed Fort Peck Tribal prosecutor is facing charges after allegedly attacking a defendant in open court April 9. Prior to the incident, former prosecutor Marvin Youpee Jr. submitted a letter of resignation to the Tribal Executive Board in Poplar April 8, but the board rejected the letter. Board member Jestin Dupree told