Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Brother faces felony for allegedly threatening sibling with kitchen knife
January 14, 2025 midnight

Brother faces felony for allegedly threatening sibling with kitchen knife

Erick Navarijo faces one count of felony assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court following his Jan. 2 arrest at a home on Tamarack Way.

Suspected meth dealer back behind bars
January 9, 2025 midnight

Suspected meth dealer back behind bars

Authorities are holding Jeremy Lee Webster, 37, in the Flathead County Detention Center with bail set at $15,000.

January 8, 2025 midnight

Kalispell man accused of sexual abuse of underage niece

Johnathon Daniel Fritz, 36, is expected to appear before Judge Heidi Ulbricht on Jan. 9 for his arraignment on one count of sexual abuse of children.

Dealer sold to undercover agents in Whitefish bar, court docs say
January 7, 2025 midnight

Dealer sold to undercover agents in Whitefish bar, court docs say

A man who allegedly arranged the sale of cocaine to a pair of undercover agents of the state Division of Criminal Investigation in Whitefish in October 2023 is facing a drug distribution charge in Flathead County District Court.

District Court Judge hangs up robe after lengthy career
January 6, 2025 midnight

District Court Judge hangs up robe after lengthy career

The Flathead Valley native had been an attorney for 37 years by then. Opening a general civil practice in 1975 after a stint in the Army National Guard and graduating from the University of Montana Law School, Allison had handled an array of legal matters, including family law matters, probate, and juvenile and dependent neglect cases.

Burglary case dismissed after suspect deemed unfit
December 19, 2024 midnight

Burglary case dismissed after suspect deemed unfit

A Flathead County District Court judge earlier this year dismissed a felony case against a man accused of breaking into his son's Kalispell-area business in 2023.

December 18, 2024 midnight

Flathead Valley man allegedly drew weapon following argument with ex

Peter C. Grigg, 58, faces one count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court following the Dec. 5 confrontation at a home near U.S. 2 West in Batavia.

Convicted murderer accused of raping underage relative
December 13, 2024 midnight

Convicted murderer accused of raping underage relative

A 42-year-old convicted murderer staying with his mother outside Columbia Falls is accused of raping an underage relative over the summer.

Man accused of pulling handgun on workers faces felony charge
December 12, 2024 midnight

Man accused of pulling handgun on workers faces felony charge

Prosecutors filed charges this week against a 27-year-old man accused of leveling a handgun at an employee of a Kalispell veterans organization after an argument.

December 12, 2024 midnight

Woman accused of attacking deputies pleads guilty to misdemeanors

A woman accused of attacking deputies after blocking traffic in 2023 pleaded down her felony assault on a peace officer charge to a pair of misdemeanors earlier this year.

Suspect in armed vehicle chase given suspended sentences
December 10, 2024 midnight

Suspect in armed vehicle chase given suspended sentences

Prosecutors accused Charles Delaney Warren of pursuing a gray SUV while it headed down Railroad Street on Sept. 16, 2023.

Woman accused of fighting with Flathead County deputies sentenced
December 10, 2024 midnight

Woman accused of fighting with Flathead County deputies sentenced

Ashley Lynn Dryden, 33, faced charges of felony assault on a peace officer and misdemeanor driving under the influence and assault with bodily fluids following her run-in with the Flathead County Sheriff's Office on April 17, 2023.

Evicted tenant allegedly takes aim at landlord
December 10, 2024 midnight

Evicted tenant allegedly takes aim at landlord

Authorities are holding Joshua Duwayne Stice, 39, in the county jail with bail set at $60,0000 following his arrest during the Dec. 3 confrontation north of Kalispell.

After nearly dying, Chad Stock rededicates himself for a second lease on life
December 2, 2024 midnight

After nearly dying, Chad Stock rededicates himself for a second lease on life

Fighting off shock, blood pumping from a gaping wound stretching down his forearm, Chad Stock had two conversations with God as the light faded on Easter Sunday 2024.

Martin City murderer given 100 years in state prison
November 27, 2024 noon

Martin City murderer given 100 years in state prison

The Kila man convicted earlier this year of murdering Whisper Sellars during a dispute over a golf cart outside a Martin City bar received a 100-year sentence in the Montana State Prison on Tuesday.

Suspect in Coram standoff faces felony charge
November 27, 2024 midnight

Suspect in Coram standoff faces felony charge

Anne Marie Hislop, 41, remains in the county jail with bail set at $150,000 following her Nov. 21 arrest. She is expected to appear before Judge Robert Allison in Flathead County District Court on Dec. 19 for her arraignment on the felony charge

November 22, 2024 2:30 p.m.

Suspect in Coram standoff allegedly assaulted teen, shot at relatives

Authorities are holding Anne Hislop in the Flathead County Detention Center on pending charges of attempted deliberate homicide, assault with a weapon, sexual assault and resisting arrest. She was expected to make an initial appearance in court on Friday.

Jury acquits man charged in connection with Kalispell parking lot shooting
November 19, 2024 midnight

Jury acquits man charged in connection with Kalispell parking lot shooting

Following a three-day trial in Flathead County District Court, jurors spent about two hours deliberating before returning with a not guilty verdict on Nov. 14.

Suspect arrested in police chase charged with dealing meth
November 14, 2024 6 a.m.

Suspect arrested in police chase charged with dealing meth

A man arrested during an Election Day police chase through Kalispell is accused of dealing methamphetamine.

November 12, 2024 midnight

Dispute over allegedly stolen camper lands 40-year-old in court

A dispute involving an allegedly stolen camper in late October netted a 40-year-old man felony and misdemeanor charges in Flathead County District Court.

Kalispell man given suspended sentence for felony incest
November 7, 2024 midnight

Kalispell man given suspended sentence for felony incest

Prosecutors initially charged Jeremy Michael Hoskin, 49, with two counts of felony incest and one count of tampering with or fabricating evidence. He struck a deal with prosecutors in May that saw him plead guilty to one count of incest by way of an Alford plea.

Police chase through Kalispell ends with arrest
November 6, 2024 midnight

Police chase through Kalispell ends with arrest

Eric Appl is being held on pending felony charges and outstanding warrants following the pursuit, said Kalispell Police Department officials in a statement.

November 5, 2024 midnight

Kalispell man dies after crash near Lakeside

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November 5, 2024 midnight

Former assisted living facility worker pleads guilty to stealing pain medication from patients

A 39-year-old Idaho woman accused of stealing pain medication from patients while working at an assisted living facility in Kalispell in 2023 pleaded guilty in federal court last week.

October 31, 2024 midnight

One in custody following shooting in Kalispell

One person is in custody and another hospitalized following a shooting on South Meridian Road in Kalispell on Thursday afternoon, authorities say.

Martin City man accused of producing, distributing child porn
October 23, 2024 noon

Martin City man accused of producing, distributing child porn

A Martin City man accused of producing and distributing child pornography pleaded not guilty in federal court in Missoula on Tuesday.

October 22, 2024 2:01 p.m.

Motorist killed in three-vehicle wreck near Columbia Falls

A 68-year-old Columbia Falls man was killed in a three-vehicle wreck near the intersection of U.S. 2 and Brunner Road southwest of Columbia Falls on Tuesday morning.

Suspect in Woodland Park assault pleads not guilty
October 20, 2024 midnight

Suspect in Woodland Park assault pleads not guilty

Appearing before Judge Robert Allison in Flathead County District Court on Oct. 17, Steven Carlisle Snow, 39, said he had not read the charge filed against him, but had a general understanding of it.

Glass given 20 years in state hospital for fatal 2022 stabbing
October 17, 2024 noon

Glass given 20 years in state hospital for fatal 2022 stabbing

The mother of a 22-year-old man stabbed to death in Columbia Falls in 2022 said Thursday that the system set up to protect the community from criminals failed her son.

October 8, 2024 midnight

Authorities identify Somers man killed in weekend wreck

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office on Monday identified the motorist killed in a wreck on Foys Canyon Road over the weekend as 44-year-old Shaun Madrazo of Somers.

October 3, 2024 midnight

One charged with felony after teens break into downtown Kalispell building

Daniel Alexander Ronshaugen of Kalispell pleaded not guilty before Judge Danni Coffman in Flathead County District Court on Sept. 26.

Man accused of punching deputies earns deferred sentence
September 25, 2024 midnight

Man accused of punching deputies earns deferred sentence

Colton Low initially faced a felony assault on a peace officer charge in Flathead County District Court following his March 2 arrest.

Two Bear Air pilot recounts ordeal in sky above standoff
September 11, 2024 midnight

Two Bear Air pilot recounts ordeal in sky above standoff

The pilot of the Two Bear Air helicopter involved in last week's armed standoff said that while the aircraft and its crew survived unscathed, they were repeatedly targeted by a laser sight as they flew in support of area law enforcement.

Man accused of shooting at helicopter facing multiple felonies
September 10, 2024 midnight

Man accused of shooting at helicopter facing multiple felonies

The man accused of shooting at a Two Bear Air helicopter during a standoff last week faces multiple felony charges in Flathead County District Court.

Suspected downtown Kalispell shooter pleads not guilty
September 7, 2024 midnight

Suspected downtown Kalispell shooter pleads not guilty

Lewis Anthony Crooks, 25, of Kalispell was arraigned before Judge Dan Wilson on counts of criminal endangerment and criminal mischief on Sept. 5.

Teenager with airsoft gun sparks school lockdowns in Kalispell
September 6, 2024 3:35 p.m.

Teenager with airsoft gun sparks school lockdowns in Kalispell

A teenager armed with an airsoft handgun sent two Kalispell public schools into lockdown Friday morning, authorities said.

August 30, 2024 midnight

Motorist accused of pulling gun after traffic collision

A 38-year-old facing a felony charge for pulling a gun on another motorist during a fender-bender allegedly told investigators he did it because he was angry.

August 28, 2024 9:45 a.m.

Oregon man killed in wreck near Kila

A 26-year-old man from Oregon died after losing control of his vehicle on Managhan Lane near Kila on Tuesday, authorities say.

August 28, 2024 9:35 a.m.

Suspect arrested in connection with bullet holes found in downtown Kalispell

Authorities on Tuesday arrested a 25-year-old Kalispell man in connection with bullet holes found on downtown businesses earlier this week.

August 26, 2024 10:42 a.m.

Bullet holes left on downtown Kalispell businesses

Officers spotted the bullet holes while investigating a complaint on the 300 block of South Main Street about 9 a.m.

For this Flathead High grad, neuroscience was always top of mind
August 26, 2024 midnight

For this Flathead High grad, neuroscience was always top of mind

The Flathead High School graduate had harbored an interest in neuroscience for years, beginning with a car wreck on Lookout Pass in 1997 that left her paraplegic. That interest was later reinforced by motherhood and her decade-long teaching career.

Pipe-wielding suspect faces felony charge
August 16, 2024 midnight

Pipe-wielding suspect faces felony charge

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Man earns suspended sentence for driving drunk with children
August 14, 2024 midnight

Man earns suspended sentence for driving drunk with children

Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy handed down the sentence to Jacob Austin King, 32, on April 18.

August 14, 2024 midnight

Man accused of threatening motorist with a machete

Prosecutors brought Steven James Lundgren, 65, up on one count of assault with a weapon following his Aug. 5 arrest.

Alleged dognapper given suspended sentences
August 11, 2024 midnight

Alleged dognapper given suspended sentences

A Kalispell woman brought up on felony charges after a confrontation over an allegedly abducted dog in 2023 received a pair of suspended sentences in Flathead County District Court earlier this year.

August 11, 2024 midnight

Accused stickup men sentenced on criminal endangerment charges

The two men accused of holding up a motorist on Browns Meadow Road in March 2023 each received sentences to the state Department of Corrections for their roles in the alleged stickup.

Campaign to find missing paddleboarder expanding
August 8, 2024 1 p.m.

Campaign to find missing paddleboarder expanding

Friends and family of a woman who vanished while paddleboarding on the Hungry Horse Reservoir last month are expanding a public outreach campaign in the hopes of finding the missing 33-year-old.

Alleged gas station beating nets man felony charge
August 1, 2024 midnight

Alleged gas station beating nets man felony charge

Prosecutors have brought a 20-year-old up on a felony charge for leaving a man hospitalized after an alleged beating at an Evergreen gas station last month.

Martin City shooter found guilty of deliberate homicide
July 25, 2024 7:25 p.m.

Martin City shooter found guilty of deliberate homicide

Jurors began deliberating Thursday in the murder trial of the Kila man accused of pulling the trigger in a deadly shooting outside of a Martin City bar in August 2022.