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Blog · 2026-05-25 · Montana Blotter Data Desk

Montana Weekly Crime Roundup: Gallatin, Missoula, and Flathead Led Activity Through May 24, 2026

Montana Blotter reviewed 2207 public safety records from May 18, 2026 through May 24, 2026. Gallatin, Missoula, and Flathead generated the most visible county-level activity this week.

Montana Blotter reviewed 2207 public safety records logged between May 18, 2026 and May 24, 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: 2207
  • Counties with visible activity: 8
  • Most active county: Gallatin County (1093 records)
  • Most common incident types: TRAFFIC STOP (216), FOLLOW UP (142), PATROL CHECK (120)

Top Counties This Week

1. Gallatin County

Gallatin County accounted for 1093 records during this seven-day window.

2. Missoula County

Missoula County accounted for 832 records during this seven-day window.

3. Flathead County

Flathead County accounted for 148 records during this seven-day window.

4. Yellowstone County

Yellowstone County accounted for 60 records during this seven-day window.

5. Hill County

Hill County accounted for 37 records during this seven-day window.

Incident Trends

  • TRAFFIC STOP: 216 records
  • FOLLOW UP: 142 records
  • PATROL CHECK: 120 records
  • Person Needs Assistance: 82 records
  • Sexual Offender Residence Check: 82 records
  • Suspicious Activity: 64 records

Notable Records in the Weekly Window

  • Missoula County: Burglary Alarm near 13XX SCOTT ST. Details noted: Agency: MPD; Call Type: Burglary Alarm; Units: C138, C186, C399
  • Missoula County: Person Needs Assistance near 4XX RYMAN ST. Details noted: Agency: MPD; Call Type: Person Needs Assistance; Units: C144, C145
  • Yellowstone County: Weapons Violation near 3600 BLK STILLWATER DR. Details noted: Weapons
  • Yellowstone County: Disturbing the Peace near 700 BLK N 17TH ST. Details noted: Noise Complaint
  • Cascade County: Theft/Larceny near 1100 BLK 25TH ST S. Details noted: All Other Larceny
  • Cascade County: Assault near 1500 BLK 2ND AVE S. Details noted: Simple Assault
  • Gallatin County: TRAFFIC HAZARD near Bozeman, MT. Details noted: Call types: TRAFFIC HAZARD - TRAFFIC HAZARD; Agencies: BPD; Result: Documented
  • Gallatin County: TRAFFIC STOP near Bozeman, MT. Details noted: Call types: TRAFFIC STOP - TRAFFIC STOP; Agencies: BPD; Result: Citation

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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