The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board took another step to explore the development of a tribal cannabis regulatory framework and economic initiative during its meeting last week. In early August, the TEB passed by a 7-2 margin to conduct the exploration and development process. TEB member Roxanne Gourneau said during last week’s meeting that work during first phase includes feasibility

Wolf Point city council member Lance FourStar confirms that work is still being conducted to form an Agichita Wolf Point community patrol. FourStar explained that the effort has been slowed because of health challenges by one of the group’s leaders. With the new Wolf Point Police Chief starting his duties this week, FourStar said, “there needs to be a new conversation with the newly hired

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 152 calls during Aug. 25 to Sept. 1. The calls included the following: Aug. 25 Deputies and the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice responded to a report of a domestic assault in Poplar. The complaint was that a male dragged a female into the house by the hair. The male was later located and FPTDLJ made the arrest. Aug. 27

Lawrence Joseph Morin is facing the charge of aggravated driving under the influence, third offense, in District Court. According to court records, a tribal officer observed a vehicle stopped in the roadway on Anaconda Street East in Wolf Point on Aug. 1 at about 11:43 p.m. The officer then observed the vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and heading eastbound while in the westbound lane.

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Aug. 25-31. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Aug. 25 Jennifer Yellowrobe, 34, female, 100 block of Anaconda Street, warrant, tribal court. Aug. 26 Daniel Schauer, 34, male, 400 block of Helena Street, assault, tribal court. The WPPD had the following