News

Beaverhead County adds two new COVID deaths

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Two Beaverhead County residents died in the past week from COVID-19, according to the state of Montana.

Public Health Director Sue Hansen said she could only confirm one – a man in his 90s, who died from COVID on Oct. 18. Hansen said she cannot confirm any other deaths until she receives death certificates.

Second Dillon man arrested, charged for D.C. riot conduct

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A 32-year-old Dillon man was arrested Saturday at a New York airport by federal agents for allegedly assaulting officers, obstructing justice and other crimes related to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riots.

Justice Court

Burger, Blaine (Dillon) was charged with the offenses of Sexual Abuse of Children Under 16 years old, Sexual Intercourse Without Consent, Aggravated Assault and Assault With A Weapon. Bond set at $70,000 with conditions imposed by the Court. Transferred to District Court.

IN BRIEF

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Walking School Bus Wed., Fri., Mon.

Sheriff News

April 28

Veni, vidi, vexi: Snafus plaguing City of Dillon meetings

Closures and detours keep happening in downtown Dillon— though not just ones related to the streets and the ongoing waterline replacement project.

Births

Recent births at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare:

Wardens ramping up enforcement at wildlife management areas

HELENA – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are increasing law enforcement efforts on wildlife management areas while seasonal closures continue for many of these areas.

District Court

May 3 • Jacob Christian Schmidt of Dillon was sentenced on misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence – 1st offense in Fifth Judicial District Court. Judge Luke Berger sentenced him to 10 days in the Beaverhead County Jail, all suspended, $600 fine, court fees, probation conditions.

Teen arrested on rape, weapons assault charges

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An 18-year-old Dillon man was arrested last week on felony charges alleging he raped an underage girl and “marked” her as his with a weapon.