Suspect arrested in St. Ignatius burglaries
BERL TISKUS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 7 months AGO
Reporter Berl Tiskus joined the Lake County Leader team in early March, and covers Ronan City Council, schools, ag and business. Berl grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and earned a degree in English education from MSU-Billings and a degree in elementary education from the University of Montana. Since moving to Polson three decades ago, she’s worked as a substitute teacher, a reporter for the Valley Journal and a secretary for Lake County Extension. Contact her at btiskus@leaderadvertiser.com or 406-883-4343. | March 30, 2023 12:00 AM
St. Ignatius Police Chief Jason Acheson said a suspect has been charged with three burglaries that occurred recently within the city limits.
The suspect, Quianna Haynes, 22, lives in the area. Haynes was arrested on different charges and outstanding felony warrants, and was incarcerated in the Lake County Jail. Acheson was able to question Haynes about the burglaries while she was in custody.
Based on Acheson’s investigation, Haynes was charged with burglarizing houses and businesses during a 72-hour period beginning March 12. Acheson used a Facebook post of a person of interest in the burglaries as an investigative tool, and he urged the public to check security and keyhole cameras on their properties for additional information since the case is still under investigation.
Although the rash of burglaries has calmed down, “be vigilant,” Acheson said. “Lock your door and your vehicles and keep valuables secured.”
If local residents see something that doesn’t look right or notice what appears to be a crime in progress, Acheson advises them to call the Lake County Dispatch Center at 406-883-7301, ext. 1, since dispatchers can reach the St. Ignatius Police Department quickly.
