County Police Blotter Pages

Gallatin County, home to Bozeman and Montana State University, is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office patrols the unincorporated areas of the county, while the Bozeman Police Department covers the city. West Yellowstone, at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park, is also in Gallatin County and sees significant seasonal traffic and related law enforcement activity. The county has seen a rise in property crime and traffic incidents in step with its rapid population growth, and drug enforcement has become an increasing priority as meth and fentanyl distribution networks have expanded into the Bozeman area.

Flathead County is located in northwest Montana and includes Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls. It borders Glacier National Park to the east and Flathead Lake — the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi — to the south. The Flathead County Sheriff's Office and Kalispell Police Department are the primary agencies. The county's outdoor recreation economy and proximity to the Canadian border create unique law enforcement challenges. The Flathead Beacon newspaper publishes a detailed daily police blotter. Flathead County offers a public warrant list and live inmate roster online.

Missoula County is home to the University of Montana and the city of Missoula, western Montana's largest urban center. The Missoula County Sheriff's Office and Missoula Police Department are the primary law enforcement agencies. In 2024, the Missoula Police Department reported a 9.9% decrease in felony violent crime, including 36 robberies, 357 assaults, and 2 homicides — though theft and disorderly conduct increased. The county also has an active drug task force that seized nearly 40,000 dosage units of fentanyl in 2024. The Missoula County Detention Center publishes a real-time inmate roster updated throughout the day.

Hill County sits along Montana's Hi-Line near the Canadian border and is anchored by Havre, the county seat and largest city. The Hill County Sheriff's Office works alongside the Havre Police Department to cover a large rural footprint, cross-border highway traffic, and the regional hub around Montana State University-Northern. Montana Blotter receives regular Havre Police activity, making Hill County one of the most visible county archives on the site today.

Yellowstone County is Montana's most populous county, home to Billings — the state's largest city. Law enforcement is handled by the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, the Billings Police Department, and the Laurel Police Department, among others. The county seat, Billings, sits at the junction of Interstate 90 and I-94, making it a key transit corridor that law enforcement monitors closely for drug trafficking and vehicle crime. The Yellowstone County Detention Facility is located in Billings and publishes a live inmate roster online. The county also operates a dedicated cold case unit.

Cascade County is home to Great Falls, Montana's third-largest city and the county seat. The county is served by the Cascade County Sheriff's Office and the Great Falls Police Department. Great Falls sits along the Missouri River and is a regional hub for north-central Montana. Malmstrom Air Force Base, located within the city, brings a substantial military population to the area. The Great Falls Municipal Court publishes an active warrant list online. Cascade County Detention Center maintains a public inmate roster with current bookings.

Jefferson County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Lewis and Clark County is the home of Helena, Montana's state capital. As the seat of state government, the county hosts the Montana Legislature, the Governor's office, and numerous state agencies. The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office and Helena Police Department are the primary law enforcement agencies. The Helena Municipal Court publishes a list of active arrest warrants and defendants in custody online. Montana Blotter currently receives daily activity reports directly from the Helena Police Department, making Lewis and Clark County one of our most consistently covered areas.

Carbon County covers Red Lodge, Bridger, Joliet, and the Beartooth foothills in south-central Montana. The Carbon County Sheriff's Office works with Red Lodge Police and nearby local agencies across a region that blends rural highway traffic, tourism, and mountain recreation. Montana Blotter already carries a small amount of Carbon County activity through CrimeMapping-connected agency coverage, and this county page creates a stable landing point as that archive grows.

Rosebud County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Beaverhead County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Big Horn County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Blaine County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Broadwater County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Carter County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Chouteau County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Custer County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Daniels County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Dawson County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Deer Lodge County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Fallon County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Fergus County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Garfield County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Glacier County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Golden Valley County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Granite County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Judith Basin County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Lake County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Liberty County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Lincoln County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Madison County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

McCone County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Meagher County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Mineral County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Musselshell County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Park County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Petroleum County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Phillips County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Pondera County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Powder River County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Powell County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Prairie County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Ravalli County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Richland County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Roosevelt County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Sanders County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Sheridan County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Silver Bow County is a consolidated city-county government — the City and County of Butte-Silver Bow — making it one of the few such unified governments in the western United States. Butte has a rich mining history and is home to the Berkeley Pit Superfund site. The Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Division handles both municipal and county law enforcement functions. The Silver Bow County Detention Center maintains inmate booking information. Butte is located at the junction of I-90 and I-15, making it a significant node in Montana's highway network and a transit point for drug trafficking routes.

Stillwater County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Sweet Grass County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Teton County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Toole County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Treasure County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Valley County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county publishes an online jail roster that readers can use as a starting point for inmate status checks.

Wheatland County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.

Wibaux County is part of Montana Blotter's statewide public records expansion. This county landing page is designed to connect readers to local arrest coverage, jail roster resources, warrant guidance, and any agency reporting that becomes available over time. The county does not appear to publish a public online jail roster, so readers may need to rely on VINELink or direct sheriff contact for detention information.