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Blog · 2026-03-09 · Montana Blotter Data Desk

Montana Weekly Crime Roundup: Flathead, Missoula, and Yellowstone Led Activity Through March 8, 2026

Montana Blotter reviewed 386 public safety records from March 2, 2026 through March 8, 2026. Flathead, Missoula, and Yellowstone generated the most visible county-level activity this week.


Montana Blotter reviewed 386 public safety records logged between March 2, 2026 and March 8, 2026.

This weekly digest is designed to make the archive easier to scan. Instead of reading every report one by one, readers can see which counties were most active, which incident types appeared most often, and where to click next for county pages, arrest logs, and warrant resources.

Weekly Snapshot

  • Total records reviewed: 386
  • Counties with visible activity: 7
  • Most active county: Flathead County (112 records)
  • Most common incident types: Assault (24), Drugs/Alcohol Violation (20), Stop (20)

Top Counties This Week

1. Flathead County

Flathead County accounted for 112 records during this seven-day window.

2. Missoula County

Missoula County accounted for 93 records during this seven-day window.

3. Yellowstone County

Yellowstone County accounted for 90 records during this seven-day window.

4. Cascade County

Cascade County accounted for 36 records during this seven-day window.

5. Lewis and Clark County

Lewis and Clark County accounted for 33 records during this seven-day window.

Incident Trends

  • Assault: 24 records
  • Drugs/Alcohol Violation: 20 records
  • Stop: 20 records
  • DUI: 19 records
  • Vandalism: 19 records
  • Patrol: 19 records

Notable Records in the Weekly Window

  • Cascade County: Assault near 1200 BLK 1ST AVE N. Details noted: Simple Assault
  • Yellowstone County: Drugs/Alcohol Violation near CENTRAL AVE & 6TH ST W. Details noted: Drug Investigation
  • Yellowstone County: Disturbing the Peace near KING AVE W & SHILOH CROSSING BLVD. Details noted: Noise Complaint
  • Carbon County: Disturbing the Peace near 000 BLOCK STATE HIGHWAY 308. Details noted: Resisting Arrest
  • Cascade County: Theft/Larceny near 1200 BLK 10TH AVE S. Details noted: Shoplifting
  • Missoula County: Bar/Building Check near 1XX W ALDER ST. Details noted: Agency: MPD; Call Type: Bar/Building Check; Units: C105
  • Missoula County: Person Needs Assistance near N HIGGINS AVE. Details noted: Agency: MPD; Call Type: Person Needs Assistance; Units: C154, C376
  • Flathead County: Check near Whitefish, MT. Details noted: Business PEDDLERS Check; POST

How to Use This Digest

  • Start with the county pages if you want a stable archive view with local links and recent report history.
  • Use the arrest log when you want to narrow the archive to records that mention an arrest.
  • Use the warrant pages when you need court and sheriff resources for counties that publish warrant data online.

For day-by-day monitoring, the homepage feed and morning briefing remain the fastest way to track new Montana blotter activity.

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