For immediate release: Aug. 21, 2024 On August 21, 2024, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office and a U.S. Forest Service smokejumper plane responded to a reported fire in the area of Flathead Pass in Gallatin County. As a result, the fire was determined to be caused by a group of campers. Subsequent to the investigation,…

  For immediate release: Aug. 21, 2024  Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov 406-595-8963    Gallatin County Commissioners Appoint New County Auditor   The Gallatin County Commissioners appointed Jill Therrien as the new County Auditor following the recent resignation of the previous auditor. Therrien was unanimously selected by the commissioners after an application…

  On 08/16/2024 at 2:03 PM, Gallatin County dispatch received a 911 call from a pair of hikers, one of which had become injured while hiking the South Cottonwood trail. The pair initially attempted to self-extricate, but determined it was too dangerous and difficult, and requested assistance from Search and Rescue. Gallatin County Sheriff Search…

  For immediate release: August 14, 2024  Media contact: John Ansley, Gallatin County Weed District Coordinator 406-582-3265 john.ansley@gallatin.mt.gov Big Sky Community Member Honored for Outstanding Contribution to Noxious Weed Management  Gallatin County recently celebrated the exceptional efforts of a dedicated community member in the ongoing battle against noxious weeds. Mel Crichton, a longstanding advocate for…

For immediate release: Aug. 9, 2024 Media contact:  Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator 406-595-8963 whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Auditor Erin Cox Resigns; County Commissioners Now Accepting Applications for Replacement Erin Cox, Gallatin County’s elected auditor, has submitted her resignation, prompting the County Commissioners to begin the search for a qualified replacement.  Cox has served as…

A previous version of our press release on the resolution of the Danielle Houchins homicide case incorrectly listed the age of the suspect. Paul Hutchinson was 55 years old. That has been corrected in the linked version. We apologize for the error and appreciate your understanding. ###

  Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Solves 1996 Murder of Belgrade Teenager   For immediate release: August 8, 2024  **You can find a link to a recording of the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 8 press conference at this link.** After nearly three decades, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office has announced the resolution of a cold…

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 8 to provide significant updates on the investigation into the 1996 murder of 15-year-old Danielle Houchins of Belgrade. The event will also be streamed live and recorded on the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.   WHAT: Houchins Case Press Conference WHEN: Thursday,…

Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, Local Law Enforcement Prepare for Presidential Campaign Visit For immediate release: August 1, 2024 The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is working diligently with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe and peaceful visit from Former President Donald Trump on Friday, Aug. 9. In preparation for this event,…

For immediate release: July 31, 2024 Today, the Trump campaign released information of a Trump rally in Bozeman through Montanatalks.com. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they were made aware of the Trump campaign’s intent to hold a rally in Gallatin County; however details of the event have not yet been confirmed. The campaign…