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Trooper Receives Medal of Valor for Hostage Situation With Armed Robbery Suspects

Trooper Receives Medal of Valor for Hostage Situation With Armed Robbery Suspects

January 29, 2024 - Boulder, Mt January 29th, Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Thomas Tafoya received the Medal of Valor the agency’s highest award for mitigating a hostage situation involving armed robbery suspects, and then providing aid to the hostage who was shot in the incident by the suspect. MHP Colonel

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Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking Send Great Falls Man to Prison for 13 Years

A Great Falls man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl after his drug distribution led to the near-death of a toddler who ingested a fentanyl pill was sentenced Wednesday, January 24th to 13 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney

Crime Report from January 17, 2024 Through January 23, 2024

Crime Report from January 17, 2024 Through January 23, 2024

Great Falls Police crime data report from January 16, 2024 through January 22, 2024 includes 43 records. 1 - Arson, negligent 3 - Assault with a weapon 4 - Assault, simple - Minor injury (no broken bones or severe lacerations, etc) 2 - Burglary, residence 6 - Criminal mischief / vandalism 4 - Disorderly conduct 3 - DUI, intoxication

Citizens Academy Applications Being Accepted for 2024 Classes

Citizens Academy Applications Being Accepted for 2024 Classes

The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the 2024 Spring Citizens Academy. CCSO Citizens' Academy covers a variety of topics over nine weeks including Detention & Contraband, Coroner, Criminal Investigations Division, Search & Rescue, SWAT, Internal Affairs, Use of Force, Use of Force Review Committee,

Great Falls Fire Rescue Announces Availability of Knox HomeBox

Great Falls Fire Rescue Announces Availability of Knox HomeBox

Great Falls, MT – Great Falls Fire Rescue is excited to announce that the Knox HomeBox is now available for Great Falls residents. The Knox HomeBox provides first responders with quick and secure access when responding to elderly, chronically ill, and homebound community members during emergency situations. It significantly reduces the