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Billings Woman Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Drug Charges

Billings Woman Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Drug Charges

A Billings woman has been sentenced to 60 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for the possession of methamphetamine, as announced by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme in a press release. Lynda Diane Good, Jr., aged 60, entered a plea of guilty in December 2024 to

CrimeStoppers Most Wanted - Naranjo, Tisha Rae

CrimeStoppers Most Wanted - Naranjo, Tisha Rae

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

Crime Report From April 13th - April 19th

Crime Report From April 13th - April 19th

Great Falls Police crime data report from April 13th - April 19th includes 55 records. 2 - Aggravated Assault 4 - All Other Larceny 3 - Burglary/Breaking & Entering 1 - Credit Card/Automatic Teller Machine Fraud 6 - Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 8 - Disorderly Conduct 4 - Driving Under the Influence 1 - Drug Equipment

Great Falls Woman Sentenced to 20 years in Prison on Meth Charges

Great Falls Woman Sentenced to 20 years in Prison on Meth Charges

A resident of Great Falls, Melissa Ann Barone, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for her role in a conspiracy to distribute substantial quantities of methamphetamine, as announced by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme. Additionally, the government has forfeited nearly $75,

Montana Highway Patrol Trooper and K9 Seize 2.2 Pounds of Methamphetamine

Montana Highway Patrol Trooper and K9 Seize 2.2 Pounds of Methamphetamine

Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Hoover and K9 Atos made a significant contribution last week by removing 2.2 pounds of methamphetamine off the streets. This seizure occurred during a traffic stop involving a vehicle traveling from Washington to Great Falls. Special thanks to our troopers for their dedicated efforts in

Missing Teen Located April 16th

Missing Teen Located April 16th

On April 16, 2025, deputies from the Cascade County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the vicinity of Memory Lane and Dracut Hill Road in response to a report of a missing adolescent who had left home following a dispute with his parents. The deputies acted swiftly, initiating an

Helena Real Estate Agent and Property Manager Sentenced for Failing to Provide Lead-Based Paint Disclosures

Helena Real Estate Agent and Property Manager Sentenced for Failing to Provide Lead-Based Paint Disclosures

A Helena real estate agent and property manager has been sentenced for failing to provide lead-based paint disclosures as mandated for veterans residing in housing at Fort Harrison in Helena. This negligence led to the exposure of veterans and their families to significant levels of lead. On the previous