A Wolf Point man convicted by juries in two separate trials of rape, child abuse and assault crimes was sentenced today to a total of 20 years and five months in prison, followed by a total of 10 years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. A jury convicted Luke John Scott Sr., 33, on Jan. 28 of aggravated sexual abuse and of assault by striking, beating or wounding,

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department for April 20 through May 2. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: April 20 Damica McConnell, 25, female, Cenex East, DUI refusal and driving under influence alcohol, tribal court. Michael Thomas, 42, male, Fifth Avenue South and Main

U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester of Montana are teaming up to release a public service announcement encouraging Montanans to make an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. “Hi, folks, Jon Tester here. And I’m Steve Daines. While it’s true Steve and I don’t always see eye to eye, there’s one thing we agree on. And that’s getting your COVID-19 vaccine.

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center this past week included: Mada Bergie, 27, Culbertson, resisting arrest.