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Blog · 2026-04-27 · Montana Blotter Data Desk

Montana Weekly Crime Roundup: Gallatin, Missoula, and Flathead Led Activity Through April 26, 2026

Montana Blotter reviewed 1882 public safety records from April 20, 2026 through April 26, 2026. Gallatin, Missoula, and Flathead generated the most visible county-level activity this week.

Montana Blotter reviewed 1882 public safety records logged between April 20, 2026 and April 26, 2026.

This weekly digest is designed to make the archive easier to scan. Instead of reading every report one by one, readers can see which counties were most active, which incident types appeared most often, and where to click next for county pages, arrest logs, and warrant resources.

Weekly Snapshot

  • Total records reviewed: 1882
  • Counties with visible activity: 6
  • Most active county: Gallatin County (1010 records)
  • Most common incident types: OTHER (303), PATROL (182), TRAFFIC STOP (116)

Top Counties This Week

1. Gallatin County

Gallatin County accounted for 1010 records during this seven-day window.

2. Missoula County

Missoula County accounted for 649 records during this seven-day window.

3. Flathead County

Flathead County accounted for 122 records during this seven-day window.

4. Yellowstone County

Yellowstone County accounted for 68 records during this seven-day window.

5. Cascade County

Cascade County accounted for 17 records during this seven-day window.

Incident Trends

  • OTHER: 303 records
  • PATROL: 182 records
  • TRAFFIC STOP: 116 records
  • PATROL CHECK: 97 records
  • FOLLOW UP: 81 records
  • TRAFFIC: 78 records

Notable Records in the Weekly Window

  • Flathead County: TRAFFIC near Whitefish, MT. Details noted: WAY / stop for red light, citation for expired plates Traffic Stop; HIGHWAY 93 and no proof, RW; S
  • Flathead County: OTHER near Whitefish, MT. Details noted: MALE UP ; CURRENTLY TRYING TO Trespass; NVH BREAK INTO BACK AREA ; HES BACK IN NATURAL HABITAT - IS REFUSING TO LEAVE WOULD LIKE HIM TRES...
  • Gallatin County: THEFT near Bozeman, MT. Details noted: Offense: Theft - Theft From Building - 1st Offense; Statute offense: 45-6-301(1)[1] - Theft - Theft From Building - 1st Offense; Statute...
  • Gallatin County: ASSAULT near Bozeman, MT. Details noted: Offense: Partner Fam Mem Assault Causing Reasonable Apprehen Of Bodily Injury In Part /Fam Mem - 1st Offense; Statute offense: 45-5-206(1...
  • Cascade County: ASSAULT near 1400 Blk 10Th Ave S. Details noted: Simple Assault
  • Missoula County: PATROL near 8Xx Woodford St. Details noted: Agency: MPD; Call Type: Suspicious Activity; Units: C130, C159, C166
  • Missoula County: OTHER near 9Xx E Broadway. Details noted: Agency: MPD; Call Type: Person to be Removed; Units: C131, C154, C159
  • Yellowstone County: ASSAULT near 700 Blk Winemiller Ln. Details noted: Assault

How to Use This Digest

  • Start with the county pages if you want a stable archive view with local links and recent report history.
  • Use the arrest log when you want to narrow the archive to records that mention an arrest.
  • Use the warrant pages when you need court and sheriff resources for counties that publish warrant data online.

For day-by-day monitoring, the homepage feed and morning briefing remain the fastest way to track new Montana blotter activity.

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