Law Enforcement Blotter

TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE = 231

DISTURBANCE/ASSAULT = 5

MEDICALS = 21

TRAFFIC COMPLAINT = 2

CRASH = 7

HIT AND RUN = 2

ARRESTS = 2

INCARCERATIONS = 2

WARNINGS = 57

CITATIONS = 9

December 25

A vehicle reported as suspicious on West Fork Road turned out to be a man and his dog who decided it was a good place to sleep in their car.

A call that was reported as a suicidal person, a disturbance and a restraining order violation concluded with one female being cited and transported to Yellowstone County Detention Facility.

Another disturbance was called in by a witness, but the couple had settled their argument and left the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival.

December 26

A vehicle and its occupants that were reported as seemingly up to no good, as well as having only one headlight was stopped by a Deputy. The driver and passenger decided to walk back to their residences as the vehicle was not insured and could therefore not legally be driven.

Multiple units from Edgar Fire and Fromberg Fire responded to reports of several hay bales burning. The crews were able to break apart the bales and had everything contained quickly, and the property owners reassured all that they would keep an eye out for flare ups.

A worker at a convenience store who refused to sell alcohol to an intoxicated patron was slapped, thereby giving proof of the sound decision not to provide more intoxicants. The drunken assaulter fled before law enforcement could arrive, but the suspect was quickly identified and an investigation is continuing.

December 27

A neighbor called in a noise complaint, stating that her neighbor was outside with their dog and yelling at it for 15 minutes to get its business over with. Bridger officer drove to the area and nothing was seen or heard.

December 28

A report was taken of vandalism to a mailbox that had bullet holes in it.

RLPD went to a local’s residence to arrest him after receiving record of an assault that occurred a couple nights prior. The male suspect was booked into YCDF on Aggravated Partner Family Member Assault charges. The case is ongoing.

December 29

A frightened woman called Dispatch to ask what she should do with a mysterious package that she noticed in her house. She read some of the writings on the box, much of it rhyming with Christmas lingo and phrases. She was severely flummoxed by the box’s presence, which was causing her to be unable to sleep. When asked if it could be a prank, she said she did not know who would do such a thing to her. While a deputy was being advised, she called back and said she found out who placed the box there as a joke. After confirming she was okay, she was advised to start locking her doors while she wasn’t home from now on.

December 30

Deputies were called to respond to a trailer park for a disturbance. The female 911 caller claimed she and another woman were just attacked by both of the women’s former boyfriend. He was heard yelling and banging on the camper trying to get in, but left during the call. The caller believed he would keep coming back and wanted to start a restraining order to keep the man from coming back. The deputies spoke with all parties involved.

A plethora of 911s came in all at once to ask for the fire department’s help. A camper was on fire and burning fast, later found to possibly be caused by a faulty light switch. An assisting Bridger officer arrived first to confirm there were no occupants still inside. Thankfully, the couple who lived inside were able to get out of the stuck-shut back door after having to shoot it open with a gun. Bridger Fire and EMS along with Belfry Fire and Fromberg Fire put the fire out before it spread to other vehicles while Deputies processed the scene.

December 31

A report of a suspicious vehicle was made and the caller was concerned because the vehicle was idling, then stopped near their residence, dropping off several people then continuing around the block into town. It was confirmed that it was the local taxi service.

A female requested help reporting she was attempting to keep a pair of dogs from fighting. CCSO Sergeant and Bridger PD Officer went to her location to lend a hand.

A hit and run crash was reported by a witness to the event in case the owner of the struck vehicle would like to pursue charges. The damage was minimal, and the owner decided against reporting the incident to insurance.