Investigators have new leads in Sanders County cold-case murder

Western Montana law enforcement officials said a joint investigation into the murder of a Sander County man has developed new leads.

Investigation of 2018 Sanders County homicide continues

Western Montana law enforcement officials are seeking the public's help as they continue to investigate William Patrick Conko Camel's death.

Memorial procession held for Lake County deputy

Law enforcement personnel from across the state join in a memorial procession on April 23 for Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ross Holcomb, who died April 3 at his home in Ronan. Services were held after the procession via live stream from New Life Church in Polson. A burial with military honors will be held at the Bigfork Community Cemetery this summer. Deputy Holcomb had served with the Lake County Sheriff’s Department since 2017. (Emily Lonnevik/Lake County Leader)

St. Ignatius woman accused of forgery, felony theft

Annie Morigeau, 33, of St. Ignatius, was arrested through cooperation between St. Ignatius Police and Lake County Sheriff’s Departments Monday, July 29, on charges of felony forgery and felony theft.

Pablo woman sees her stolen items pass her on the road

A Pablo woman whose house was broken into the night before, saw her stolen items traveling in a red truck going the opposite direction on Sept. 17, according to a Lake County Sheriff’s Department police report.

Tight budgets affecting cops

PABLO – With domestic violence and illegal drug use on the rise, CSKT Police Captain Louis Fiddler presented reports to the Tribal Counsel illustrating how the limited law enforcement budget makes it a challenge to keep the community safe.

Second knife may have been used in stabbing

Authorities seek help in connection to March killing

POLSON — The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is enlisting the help of the public in their bid to gather information about a knife that may be connected to the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old John Pierre in March. The man who allegedly committed the stabbing is in custody and awaiting trial, but undersheriff Dan Yonkin indicated that new information may be emerging in the case.

Letters to the editor

Man charged in extortion case

POLSON — A Polson man pleaded guilty to involvement in an extortion attempt that demanded $10,000 from the victim. Facing charges of theft, 20-year old Canyon Murrin accepted a plea agreement Nov. 2 and will be sentenced for the crime on Dec. 7.

Letters to the editor, June 3

Jay Doyle

Letters to the editor, May 27

In support of Jay Doyle

Officer "digs" his job, despite eye-opening experiences

Erin Scott

20th Judicial District Court agenda topped by DUI and drug cases

Mike Cast, Leader Staff

Accident in Dayton stops traffic

Mike Cast, Leader Staff

Pool issue questions are raised

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