One of the two candidates seeking the position of Roosevelt County sheriff may not be eligible to hold the office, according to information gathered by the Northern Plains Independent. Wesley Headdress’ qualifications for holding the office is in question because he was convicted of felony theft in Fort Peck tribal court in 2020. Because there are only two candidates for county sheriff, the

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 158 calls from May 18-25. The calls included the following: May 18 Deputies responded to Wolf Point’s tribal housing to place Calvin Corne, 39, under arrest on a Fort Peck tribal extradition warrant. May 19 While patrolling Wolf Point, a deputy was notified of a domestic abuse call. A family friend said a girlfriend had been assaulted

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: T’shauna Azure, 27, Wolf Point, criminal endangerment. Chad Bachmann, 46, Red Lodge, hold for other agency. Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Raymond Best, 44, Billings, additional hold for U.S. Joseph Boyd, 25, Poplar, additional hold for Fort Peck.

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department May 1824. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) May 20 Rollie White, 55, male, 300 block of Blaine Street, open container, tribal court. Sharon Martell, 49, female, U.S. Highway 2/Sixth Avenue North, no insurance, tribal court. May 22 Melvin Azure Jr., 33,

From skateboard clinics to history conference trips, members of the Wolf Point Community Organization approved donations during its monthly meeting on Monday, May 18. WPCO approved $3,000 for a skateboard clinic scheduled in Wolf Point on June 21. The amount will cover 20 skateboards and 20 helmets. In addition, a board from Missoula is giving $800 for 10 skateboards and 10 helmets. WPCO chairman

The Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is set to come alive with the American frontier during the annual Rendezvous, taking place June 18-21. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience the rich history and vibrant culture of the fur trade era. Take a step back in time by being immersed in the lifestyle and traditions of early explorers, trappers and Native American