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Former Nurse Practitioner in Butte Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Health Care Fraud

Former Nurse Practitioner in Butte Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Health Care Fraud

A former nurse practitioner in Butte was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for falsely billing an insurance company approximately $62 million for vitamin B-12 injections in which she received approximately $613,108 for the false claims, U.S.

Fire at Ski’s Western Motel

Fire at Ski’s Western Motel

On January 26, 2025, at 7:12 PM, the Great Falls Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at Ski's Western Motel, located at 2420 10th Avenue South. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke emerging from room number 110. The crews successfully contained the blaze to this specific

Thompson Falls Felon Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison, Fined $20,000 for Illegal Possession of Firearms, Shortened Rifle

Thompson Falls Felon Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison, Fined $20,000 for Illegal Possession of Firearms, Shortened Rifle

A Thompson Falls man with two prior federal felony convictions and other state felonies was sentenced today to five years and 10 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for admitting to firearms crimes after law enforcement found numerous guns at his residence, U.S.

Mineral County Sheriff's Office Respond to Stabbing

Mineral County Sheriff's Office Respond to Stabbing

On January 6, 2025, Mineral County Dispatch received a call reporting a stabbing in St. Regis. The reporting party stated that there were 3 victims with stab wounds. Upon my arrival on the scene, I made contact with an adult victim who had visible wounds and a juvenile victim who

High-Risk Unit Responds to Incident Near Countryside Village Mobile Home Park

On January 7th, community members residing in the Skyline area may have observed an increased police presence near the Countryside Village mobile home park, located at 3805 7th St NE. Law enforcement officers were engaged in the process of apprehending an individual who was believed to be armed. Access to

CrimeStoppers Most Wanted - Wienke, Shadey Ann

CrimeStoppers Most Wanted - Wienke, Shadey Ann

Great Falls, Mont - Great Falls/Cascade County Crimestoppers, the Great Falls Police Department, and the Cascade County Sheriff's Office make every effort to keep the Most Wanted list current. We cannot guarantee the currency of the information. If you have reason to believe that any of the information

CrimeStoppers Most Wanted - Rainingbird, Susan Rae

CrimeStoppers Most Wanted - Rainingbird, Susan Rae

UPDATE: ARRESTED Great Falls, Mont - Great Falls/Cascade County Crimestoppers, the Great Falls Police Department, and the Cascade County Sheriff's Office make every effort to keep the Most Wanted list current. We cannot guarantee the currency of the information. If you have reason to believe that any of