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Flathead Valley burglary ringleader busted, Sheriff’s Office says

by DERRICK PERKINS
Daily Inter Lake | May 7, 2025 10:05 AM

The leader of a burglary ring that targeted vacant seasonal homes in the Flathead Valley and caused nearly $1 million in losses was arrested on Tuesday, authorities say.  

Michael Ray Downing, 46, is being held in the county jail on pending burglary and tampering with a witness or informant charge. His bail is set at $252,235.  

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