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Hentges, Toavs Seek Commissioner Position

The general election will feature a race between Roosevelt County commissioner candidates Ken Hentges and Robert Toavs. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. The following are responses by the candidates to answers asked by this newspaper. What experience do you have that you feel would benefit you if you are elected commissioner? Hentges: I have been a resident of this area most of my life with

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Hentges, Toavs Seek Commissioner Position

The general election will feature a race between Roosevelt County commissioner candidates Ken Hentges and Robert Toavs. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. The following are responses by the candidates to answers asked by this newspaper. What experience do you have that you feel would benefit you if you are elected commissioner? Hentges: I have been a resident of this area most of my life with

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Posted on October 20, 2022

Sheriff’s Election Features Frederick, Nygard

The general election will feature a race between Roosevelt County sheriff candidates Jason Frederick and Brent Nygard. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. The following are responses by the candidates to answers asked by this newspaper. What experience do you have that your feel would benefit you if you are elected sheriff? Frederick: I have worked at the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office

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Sheriff’s Election Features Frederick, Nygard

The general election will feature a race between Roosevelt County sheriff candidates Jason Frederick and Brent Nygard. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. The following are responses by the candidates to answers asked by this newspaper. What experience do you have that your feel would benefit you if you are elected sheriff? Frederick: I have worked at the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office

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Posted on October 20, 2022

County Hires New Deputy Attorney

Roosevelt County will have a deputy county attorney starting in January. Commissioners have approved the hiring of Thomas Bleicher effective Jan. 3, 2023. Bleicher will be the county’s first deputy attorney since Austin Knudsen was elected Montana attorney general in November 2020. He is a graduate of the University of Wyoming and has passed the bar. He will become certified in Montana

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County Hires New Deputy Attorney

Roosevelt County will have a deputy county attorney starting in January. Commissioners have approved the hiring of Thomas Bleicher effective Jan. 3, 2023. Bleicher will be the county’s first deputy attorney since Austin Knudsen was elected Montana attorney general in November 2020. He is a graduate of the University of Wyoming and has passed the bar. He will become certified in Montana

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Posted on October 20, 2022

City Council Talks Urban Renewal

The Wolf Point City Council held their regular meeting Monday, Oct. 17. Steve Lambert spoke during public comment about crime and vandalism in the area. He listed a recent dog poisoning, domestic violence incidents and a shed that was broken into. Wolf Point Police Chief Alisha Morales told Lambert to report all incidents immediately and recommended he use the 911 system. Council person Carrie

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City Council Talks Urban Renewal

The Wolf Point City Council held their regular meeting Monday, Oct. 17. Steve Lambert spoke during public comment about crime and vandalism in the area. He listed a recent dog poisoning, domestic violence incidents and a shed that was broken into. Wolf Point Police Chief Alisha Morales told Lambert to report all incidents immediately and recommended he use the 911 system. Council person Carrie

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Posted on October 20, 2022

Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Oct. 10-16. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) October 11 Alexis Bigleggins, 32, female, 200 block of Main Street, criminal mischief, tribal court. Cherish Whitehawk, 27, female, 200 block of Main Street, criminal mischief, tribal court. Linda Hopkins, 25,

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Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Oct. 10-16. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) October 11 Alexis Bigleggins, 32, female, 200 block of Main Street, criminal mischief, tribal court. Cherish Whitehawk, 27, female, 200 block of Main Street, criminal mischief, tribal court. Linda Hopkins, 25,

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Posted on October 20, 2022

Poplar Men Make Not Guilty Pleas To Unrelated Federal Charges

Four individuals from Poplar made not guilty pleas in Great Falls before U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston on Thursday, Oct. 13. * Shane Daniel Freemont, 32, made not guilty pleas on charges of aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse. If convicted of the most serious crime, Freemont faces a maximum of life in prison, a $250,000 fine and five years to life of supervised release.

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Poplar Men Make Not Guilty Pleas To Unrelated Federal Charges

Four individuals from Poplar made not guilty pleas in Great Falls before U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston on Thursday, Oct. 13. * Shane Daniel Freemont, 32, made not guilty pleas on charges of aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse. If convicted of the most serious crime, Freemont faces a maximum of life in prison, a $250,000 fine and five years to life of supervised release.

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Posted on October 20, 2022

Six Individuals Charged With Kidnapping

Six individuals are facing kidnapping of an individual under the age of 18, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a minor charges for alleged offenses that occurred in Wolf Point during September 2021. Facing the charges in U.S. District Court are Cheri Cruz Granbois, Elmarie Amelia Weeks, Dylan Troy Jackson, Lavanchie Patricia Goodbird,

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Six Individuals Charged With Kidnapping

Six individuals are facing kidnapping of an individual under the age of 18, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a minor charges for alleged offenses that occurred in Wolf Point during September 2021. Facing the charges in U.S. District Court are Cheri Cruz Granbois, Elmarie Amelia Weeks, Dylan Troy Jackson, Lavanchie Patricia Goodbird,

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Posted on October 20, 2022

Ledeau Arrested After High Speed Chase In Great Falls

Former area resident Santana Ledeau is the primary suspect in a carjacking that involved a high speed chase near Great Falls on Monday, Oct. 17. According to law enforcement officials, the chase started in Great Falls and ended in Simms. Great Falls and other area schools were put on shelter in-place status for a short time. After reportedly being a suspect in a vandalism case in Great Falls

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Ledeau Arrested After High Speed Chase In Great Falls

Former area resident Santana Ledeau is the primary suspect in a carjacking that involved a high speed chase near Great Falls on Monday, Oct. 17. According to law enforcement officials, the chase started in Great Falls and ended in Simms. Great Falls and other area schools were put on shelter in-place status for a short time. After reportedly being a suspect in a vandalism case in Great Falls

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Posted on October 20, 2022

Sentencing Date Set For Rutledge

Sentencing for Richard Lamar Rutledge has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17, in district court. Rutledge made guilty pleas to two counts of incest during a hearing in district court on Monday, July 18. A pre-sentencing hearing was been ordered by District Judge David Cybulski. Penalties are not less than four years or more than 100 years in the state prison, a $50,000 fine or both.

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Sentencing Date Set For Rutledge

Sentencing for Richard Lamar Rutledge has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17, in district court. Rutledge made guilty pleas to two counts of incest during a hearing in district court on Monday, July 18. A pre-sentencing hearing was been ordered by District Judge David Cybulski. Penalties are not less than four years or more than 100 years in the state prison, a $50,000 fine or both.

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Posted on October 20, 2022

Bergie Sentenced, Others Appear In District Court

Mada Martell Bergie was sentenced for felonies during a hearing in district court on Wednesday, Oct. 12. As part of a plea agreement, Bergie received a four-year sentence, all suspended, with the Montana Department of Corrections for the offense of assault with a weapon. For the offense of intimidation, she received a four-year deferred sentence. She was fined $500 for each offense. The sentences

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Bergie Sentenced, Others Appear In District Court

Mada Martell Bergie was sentenced for felonies during a hearing in district court on Wednesday, Oct. 12. As part of a plea agreement, Bergie received a four-year sentence, all suspended, with the Montana Department of Corrections for the offense of assault with a weapon. For the offense of intimidation, she received a four-year deferred sentence. She was fined $500 for each offense. The sentences

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Posted on October 20, 2022

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Hentges, Toavs Seek Commissioner Position

Hentges, Toavs Seek Commissioner Position

Sheriff’s Election Features Frederick, Nygard

Sheriff’s Election Features Frederick, Nygard

County Hires New Deputy Attorney

County Hires New Deputy Attorney

City Council Talks Urban Renewal

City Council Talks Urban Renewal

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Poplar Men Make Not Guilty Pleas To Unrelated Federal Charges

Poplar Men Make Not Guilty Pleas To Unrelated Federal Charges

Six Individuals Charged With Kidnapping

Six Individuals Charged With Kidnapping

Ledeau Arrested After High Speed Chase In Great Falls

Ledeau Arrested After High Speed Chase In Great Falls

Sentencing Date Set For Rutledge

Sentencing Date Set For Rutledge

Bergie Sentenced, Others Appear In District Court

Bergie Sentenced, Others Appear In District Court

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