Great Falls Police Blotter
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Vandalism and theft were the most common incidents. Notable items include two shoplifting cases at a local business, a motor vehicle theft, and multiple simple assaults. Peak hours were early morning and late evening. // Historical Perspective: Public-order enforcement in Montana developed partly in reaction to the 1863-1864 Vigilante era, and the arrival of Territorial judges such as Hezekiah Hosmer helped move those disputes from vigilante action into formal courts.
Daily Police Activity Report - Great Falls Police Department
Assaults and property crimes dominated the day's incidents, with multiple simple assaults reported. Motor vehicle theft also made an appearance. No notable felony charges or repeat locations were identified. // Historical Perspective: Fraud and public-integrity cases in Montana are often read against the Copper Kings era, when mining money distorted state politics and helped produce the 1912 Corrupt Practices Act.
Daily Police Activity Report - Great Falls Police Department
Assaults were the most common incident type, with two aggravated and one simple assault reported. Vandalism also occurred at an 800 block address. No notable felonies or repeat locations were mentioned.
Daily Police Activity Report - Great Falls Police Department
Vandalism and theft were the most common incidents, with multiple reports in the downtown area. No felonies reported. // Historical Perspective: Public-order enforcement in Montana developed partly in reaction to the 1863-1864 Vigilante era, and the arrival of Territorial judges such as Hezekiah Hosmer helped move those disputes from vigilante action into formal courts.
Daily Police Activity Report - Great Falls Police Department
Notable incidents included a robbery at 2nd Ave S / 9th St S and multiple disorderly conduct cases. Assault charges were also issued in the 4000 block of 5th Ave N. // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
Daily Police Activity Report - Great Falls Police Department
The Cascade County Police responded to 6 incidents. Below is a full log: - 11:36 AM – Theft/Larceny at 1600 BLK 1ST AVE S. All Other Larceny — CFS: PD26-07408 - 11:52 AM – Assault at 1500 BLK 5TH AVE S. Aggravated Assault — CFS: PD26-07406 - 14:37 PM – Drugs/Alcohol Violation at 1600 BLK VALERIA WAY. Drug/Narcotic Violations — CFS: PD26-07413 - 18:57 PM – DUI at 10TH AVE S / 5TH ST S. Driving Under the Influence — CFS: PD26-07419 - 23:00 AM – Assault at 1100 BLK 7TH AVE S. Simple Assault — CFS: PD26-07426 - 23:17 AM – Theft/Larceny at 1200 BLK 10TH AVE S. All Other Larceny — CFS: PD26-07425 // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
Daily Police Activity Report - Great Falls Police Department
The Cascade County Police responded to incidents. Below is a full log: - 05:33 Burglary at 700 BLK 5TH AVE N . Burglary/Breaking & Entering — CFS: PD26-07362 - 10:09 Theft/Larceny at 1500 BLK MARKET PLACE DR . Shoplifting — CFS: PD26-07365 - 10:15 Theft/Larceny at 1200 BLK 10TH AVE S . Shoplifting — CFS: PD26-07377 - 10:47 Assault at 1200 BLK 9TH ST NW . Simple Assault — CFS: PD26-07369 - 10:52 Drugs/Alcohol Violation at 800 BLK 10TH AVE S . Drug Equipment Violations — CFS: PD26-07367 - 11:23 Theft/Larceny at 1500 BLK MARKET PLACE DR . Shoplifting — CFS: PD26-07370 - 12:52 Theft/Larceny at 1200 BLK 10TH AVE S . Shoplifting — CFS: PD26-07374 - 19:40 Assault at 2300 BLK 1ST AVE N . Simple Assault — CFS: PD26-07390 - 19:46 Theft/Larceny at 1200 BLK 10TH AVE S . Shoplifting — CFS: PD26-07389 - 20:15 Theft/Larceny at 1300 BLK 6TH ST NW . All Other Larceny — CFS: PD26-07392 - 23:09 Theft/Larceny at 900 BLK 1ST AVE N . Shoplifting — CFS: PD26-07394 // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
Daily Police Activity Report - Great Falls Police Department
The Cascade County Police responded to 8 incidents. Below is a full log: - 00:16 DUI at 4700 BLK 3RD AVE S. Driving Under the Influence — CFS: PD26-07312 - 11:45 Disturbing the Peace at 1600 BLK 7TH AVE S. Disorderly Conduct — CFS: PD26-07323 - 13:45 Drugs/Alcohol Violation at 300 BLK 8TH ST S. Drug/Narcotic Violations — CFS: PD26-07328 - 15:47 Drugs/Alcohol Violation at 1000 BLK 1ST AVE NW. Drug Equipment Violations — CFS: PD26-07334 - 17:32 Theft/Larceny at 700 BLK SMELTER AVE NE. Shoplifting — CFS: PD26-07339 - 18:22 Disturbing the Peace at 600 BLK 18TH ST S. Disorderly Conduct — CFS: PD26-07345 - 18:46 Vehicle Break-In/Theft at 400 BLK 4TH AVE S. Theft From Motor Vehicle — CFS: PD26-07346 - 23:44 Assault at 1500 BLK 32ND ST S. Simple Assault — CFS: PD26-07357 - 03:34 Theft/Larceny at 3100 BLK 10TH AVE S. Shoplifting — CFS: PD26-07361 // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
Daily Police Activity Report - Great Falls Police Department
The Cascade County Police responded to 8 incidents. Below is a full log: - 02:00 AM – Assault at 1100 BLK 6TH AVE S. Simple Assault — CFS: PD26-07274 - 10:15 AM – Assault at 1200 BLK 13TH ST S. Aggravated Assault — CFS: ID26-07285 - 11:04 AM – Vandalism at 500 BLK RIVER DR N. Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property — CFS: PD26-07288 - 11:11 AM – Vehicle Break-In/Theft at 900 BLK ANITA DR. Theft From Motor Vehicle — CFS: PD26-07287 - 13:49 PM – Theft/Larceny at 300 BLK 2ND AVE N. All Other Larceny — CFS: PD26-07295 - 14:17 PM – Theft/Larceny at 700 BLK SMELTER AVE NE. Shoplifting — CFS: PD26-07294 - 15:52 PM – Motor Vehicle Theft at 800 BLK 6TH AVE S. Motor Vehicle Theft — CFS: PD26-07300 - 16:05 PM – Theft/Larceny at 100 BLK 1ST ST S. All Other Larceny — CFS: PD26-07301 - 20:29 PM – Disturbing the Peace at 2ND AVE N / 9TH ST N. Disorderly Conduct — CFS: ID26-07308 - 23:12 PM – DUI at 14TH ST S / 11TH AVE S. Driving Under the Influence — CFS: PD26-07311 // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
Daily Police Activity Report - Great Falls Police Department
The Cascade County Police responded to incidents. Below is a full log: - 00:53 Assault | 1400 BLK CENTRAL AVE W | Simple Assault — CFS: PD26-07158 - 05:35 Assault | 1500 BLK 8TH AVE N | Simple Assault — CFS: PD26-07160 - 10:44 Drugs/Alcohol Violation | 1500 BLK 8TH AVE N | Drug/Narcotic Violations — CFS: ID26-07171 - 20:01 Fraud | 2200 BLK 10TH AVE S | False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game — CFS: PD26-07211 - 23:49 Drugs/Alcohol Violation | 1200 BLK 3RD AVE S | Liquor Law Violations — CFS: PD26-07216 // Historical Perspective: Fraud and public-integrity cases in Montana are often read against the Copper Kings era, when mining money distorted state politics and helped produce the 1912 Corrupt Practices Act.
About the Great Falls Police Department
The Great Falls Police Department serves Montana's third-largest city, situated along the Missouri River in Cascade County. The city is home to Malmstrom Air Force Base, a significant presence that affects the local population and law enforcement dynamics. Great Falls serves as the commercial and medical hub for a large swath of north-central Montana. The Great Falls Municipal Court publishes an active online warrant list. The GFPD works alongside the Cascade County Sheriff's Office and Malmstrom's security forces. The department has a strong community policing focus and participates in regional drug task force operations.
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What Is the Great Falls Police Blotter?
A police blotter is the official daily log of calls for service, arrests, and incidents handled by a law enforcement agency. The Great Falls Police Department publishes a daily activity report — sometimes called a media log or call log — that records every significant incident officers responded to in Great Falls.
Montana Blotter receives these reports directly from participating agencies and uses AI to summarize them into plain-English entries that are easy to read and search. All records are public information under Montana's public records laws.
How to Access Great Falls Police Records
- 1 Montana Blotter (this site) — Free daily activity reports from Great Falls law enforcement, AI-summarized and searchable. No account required.
- 2 Cascade County Jail Roster — The Cascade County Detention Center lists all current inmates, typically updated within hours of booking.
- 3 Montana DOJ Criminal History Search — CHOPRS allows name-based felony and misdemeanor searches statewide for a $20 fee.
- 4 Montana Courts Portal — Montana's public court access portal provides case-level criminal records from district and limited jurisdiction courts.
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Active Warrants in Great Falls
The Great Falls warrant list is publicly available online. You can also search the Great Falls Municipal Court for defendants in custody and active bench warrants. For county-level warrants, use the Montana Judicial Branch Public Access Portal and select "Warrants" from the defendant search menu.