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Daily Activity Report - Gallatin
Law enforcement agency · 05/18/26
Published summary
The Bozeman Police Department (BPD), in coordination with Gallatin County Sheriff's Office (GCSO), AMR, Bozeman Fire Department (BFD), Gallatin County 911 (GC911), Belgrade Police Department (BLGPD), and Montana State University Police (MSU), responded to approximately 185 calls for service in Bozeman, MT on May 18, 2026.
Traffic enforcement activity was significant throughout the day, with numerous traffic stops resulting in warnings issued to motorists. One traffic stop generated a case (BI26-02182), and a separate traffic stop resulted in a citation (BI26-02194). A non-injury motor vehicle accident was documented and resulted in a citation.
Several theft incidents were recorded. Vehicle theft was reported and generated case BI26-02184. Additional theft cases were opened under case numbers BI26-02188, BI26-02189, and BI26-02197. A separate theft incident was documented without a case number.
Fraud complaints were received on multiple occasions throughout the day. One fraud case was documented under case number BI26-02190; additional fraud reports were either documented or resulted in no contact being established.
A disturbance involving a reported weapon, which also prompted a multi-agency emergency medical and psychiatric response, generated case BI26-02199. Responding agencies included BPD, GCSO, AMR, BFD, and GC911.
A sexual crime was reported in the evening hours and generated case BI26-02196. A violation of a court order was documented under case BI26-02200.
A subject stop generated case BI26-02191. Suspicious activity reports resulted in cases BI26-02186 and one additional documented report.
Welfare checks were conducted throughout the day. One welfare check involving BPD and BLGPD generated case BI26-02198. A welfare check conducted jointly with GCSO was documented without a case number. Additional welfare checks were resolved as public assists or documented.
Animal-related incidents included reports of cruelty or neglect. One such incident, handled jointly by BPD and GCSO, generated case BI26-02195. A separate animal cruelty or neglect report was documented. A vicious animal report was filed but contact could not be established.
Property lost or found reports generated cases BI26-02185, BI26-02187, BI26-02192, and BI26-02193. An additional lost or found property report was documented without a case number.
A fire and medical response was documented for a reported seizure or convulsion, handled jointly by AMR and BPD. A separate welfare and medical incident involving a sick individual was documented with AMR and BPD responding.
A mental health call was handled jointly by BPD and GCSO and was documented. An endangerment report was received but officers were unable to locate the subject upon arrival.
Harassment reports were received on two occasions, both resulting in no contact being established. Threats were reported and documented. Disorderly conduct incidents occurred on multiple occasions, with outcomes ranging from warnings issued to documentation.
Trespass incidents were handled at multiple locations, resulting in warnings issued or public assistance rendered. Criminal trespass calls involving MSU Police were documented.
A drug-related incident was documented. A civil matter was documented. A traffic crime involving BPD and GCSO was reported but officers were unable to locate subjects upon arrival. Additional traffic crime reports were documented or resulted in no contact.
Multiple 911 hang-up calls were received; the majority were determined to be false or unfounded. Alarm activations were received at several locations; most were determined to be false or unfounded.
Security checks, patrol checks, public education and relations activity, foot patrols, agency assists, VIN inspections, follow-up investigations, and court-related activities accounted for a substantial portion of the day's activity. Several follow-up efforts were unable to establish contact.
All individuals referenced in this log are presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law.
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.
// 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.
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