Wolf Point Chief of Police Anthony Cambridge explains the decision not to have an officer patrol during the late night/early morning hours is because of a shortage of staff. “Given the call volume which is extremely low, it doesn’t make sense to do it, at least during this time,” Cambridge said. He explains that the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice has two officers patrolling

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with tribal health regarding treatment in the county jail. The agreement will allow public health to come into county jail to test tribal members for sexual transmitted infections. Inmates will need to consent for the treatment. Roosevelt County Health director Jenny Fuller explained the agreement will allow to

After two males were hospitalized from gunshot wounds in Poplar on Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Roosevelt County Sheriff ’s Office and Fort Peck Tribal Law Enforcement announced that two individuals were apprehended. According to a report from the two agencies, two adult males were reported to have been shot in Poplar at 8:30 p.m. At that time, law enforcement detained one of the two suspects.

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Maria Archdale-Hernandez, 36, Wolf Point, additional hold for Fort Peck. Ricky Bain, 68, warrant unspecified. Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Russell Becker, 49, Billings, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston,

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 142 cases between Oct. 5-12. The calls included the following: Oct. 5 Deputies responded to Poplar after a woman called and said her son was breaking a restraining order. He was making threats to damage her house. Tristan Center, 23, was arrested for criminal contempt due to breaking a restraining order. Oct. 6 A male walked into the

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Oct. 5-11. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) The WPPD had the following activity: abandoned auto, two; alarm/burglary, one; alarm/medical, one; assault/aggravated, one; criminal mischief, one; custodial interference, one; disorderly conduct/fight, two; disorderly

A new Collegiate Young Farmer and Rancher Farm Bureau Chapter has recently been established at Carroll College, creating opportunities for students to connect with Montana’s agricultural industry, develop leadership skills, and prepare for careers across agriculture sectors. The newly established student-led organization held its first meeting early last week, drawing some notable attendance