Police log: Cows, crashes and welfare checks
Mineral Independent | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 7 months AGO
April 1
There was a down powerline that deputies were called to secure the area until Northwestern Energy took over.
Assistance required for an elderly male who thought his ex-wife was after him. Deputies assist the male and ensured him that there was no one after him.
Multiple motor vehicle accidents kept the deputies, fire and EMS busy.
April 2
Deputies and fire companies assisted Shoshone County with a multiple vehicle accident on their side of Interstate 90.
Deputies responded to a welfare check on an elderly male living in his pick-up. Everything was okay and no further action was needed.
Deputies responded to a call about a welfare check and upon arrival they learned that this was a rollover. Deputies and Montana Highway Patrol responded and conducted a search of the parties and vehicle involved. Frenchtown medical was called to the scene where the parties refused medical and a tow truck was called for the vehicle.
Theft reported that happened between March 31 and April 1. The case is still ongoing.
Deputies responded to a endangered male with help from the community members in St. Regis, deputies, and EMS. He was safe and taken to Mineral Community Hospital.
Deputies responded to a crash on Interstate 90 milemarker 70 EB to help with the flow of traffic and Frenchtown was called to ensure that parties were safe.
April 3
A vehicle crash reported at milemarker 54 on I-90 was a rental truck that hit a patch of black ice and was facing the wrong direction. Fire was on scene to help with traffic control.
Deputies, fire and EMS responded to a single vehicle crash on I-90 at milemarker 30 that had rolled. The two occupants were taken to Mineral Community Hospital.
Deputies responded to a protection order violation, the case is under investigation.
April 4
Deputies responded to a protection order violation in Alberton, the case is under investigation.
Deputies responded to a threat made to an employee at the grocery store. Deputies advised the party that he was not welcome in the area.
April 6
It was reported that there was a cow on I-90 milemarker 61 WB. MHP ensured the cow is now safe on the right side of the fence.
Deputies responded to a no-contact order. The deputy check with both parties and was able to collect the items that were in need and ensure that no contact was made by either party.
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Homicide suspect to appear in court on April 16
The arraignment for former Thompson Falls resident Danielle Wood, who has been charged with one count of deliberate homicide, has been set for Tuesday, April 16 before District Court Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher.
Bears seeking food sources ahead of hibernation
Montana is bear country. Black bears and grizzly bears are very active right now as denning season approaches. Bears are actively seeking food sources before winter, and residents are advised to clean up or secure food attractants, such as garbage, dog food, and livestock. Bears are particularly seeking out natural fruits, such as berries, and domestic fruits, such as apples and pears. Residents are advised to pick up any fallen fruit from their property to help prevent attracting a bear.
Rendezvousing with the past
A rugged group of individuals with a thirst for adventure and fortune made their way west after the Lewis and Clark Expedition – after some time in the wilderness they would rendezvous in places like St. Louis to trade fur and goods as well as engage in friendly competition. Stories of daring and close escapes from Indians were swapped around a campfire by people like John Colter, who ran hundreds of miles in nothing but his Birthday suit to get safely back to civilization.