Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer will hold a press conference to discuss the launch of the “Handle With Care” program. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s office is partnering with schools across the county to notify teachers and counselors when a student is exposed to a traumatic event. These school leaders will be more prepared to act…

On the evening of Sunday September 18, 2022, Bozeman Police Department and the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a single vehicle fatality that occurred at the corner of Huffine Ln and South Ferguson Ave. The victim was identified as 66-year-old Charles Juhnke of Bozeman. Cause of death was determined to beblunt force injuries of the head and abdomen and the manner was ruled an accident. Sheriff Springer wishes to express our deepest condolences to the…

For immediate release: Sept. 16, 2022 Media contact: Patrick Lonergan, Chief of Gallatin County Emergency Management and Fire 406-548-0116 patrick@readygallatin.com Gallatin, Madison Counties Sign Agreement to Consolidate Emergency Management Services in Big Sky Area Gallatin and Madison counties recently entered into an interlocal agreement to consolidate emergency management, wildfire, and hazardous materials services under Gallatin…

For immediate release: Sept. 15, 2022 Media contact: Michelle Bossert, Interim Human Resources Director 406-582-3046 michelle.bossert@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Hosting Career Fairs on Sept. 21-22   Gallatin County is teaming up with Express Employment Professionals in Bozeman to host two career fairs highlighting the wonderful career opportunities county government has to offer. Make a difference in…

For immediate release: Sept. 13, 2022 Media contact: Sandy Erhardt, Gallatin County Clerk of District Court serhardt@mt.gov   Gallatin County Clerk of District Court’s Office Temporarily Reducing Office Hours Due to short staffing, the Gallatin County Clerk of District Court’s Office is temporarily reducing its office hours to enable staff to maintain current caseload. Beginning…

  For immediate release: Sept. 12, 2022 The individual from the incident on Red Barn Drive on Sunday, Sept. 11 has been identified as 35-year-old Joshua John Holland of Belgrade. This incident remains under investigation by the Montana Department of Justice as per protocol. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office wants to thank all nearby residents…

Utilizing drones, shortly after 6:00 pm, the suspect was found to be deceased from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Those evacuated from their homes have now been allowed to return. We appreciate everyone’s patience throughout this event. Our thoughts are with the family during this very difficult time.

For media covering the ongoing incident in Landmark Subdivision in Belgrade, there will be a new contact for reporters. The new GCSO Public Information Officer for the incident is Christine Koosman. Her cellphone is 406-589-7379. She is available by call or text.

For immediate release: Sept. 11, 2022 Residents who have been evacuated from their homes in the Landmark Subdivision and require retrieving medications or pets, or need a place to stay, can call our dispatch center to arrange access. Evacuated residents can call 406-582-2100, option 2 to be connected to the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office for…

For immediate release: Sept. 11, 2022 Law enforcement is currently working a situation involving a barricaded subject where shots were fired on Red Barn Drive in the Landmark Subdivision in Belgrade. A shelter in place has been issued for those in the nearby area. Neighbors affected have been notified and law enforcement is working on…