Two car fires within minutes of each this morning in Great Falls…details here, including video.
KFBB aired a snippet about the Citizens’ Academy coming up soon; it’s a hands-on course for up to 30 residents to learn more about how the Great Falls Police Department operates. Some highlights of the classes: Patrol functions and duties; Weapons training; Detectives; Street Crimes/Gangs; and Support Services/Dispatch. More details about the program: Participants must be 18 years of age or older. They must be a resident of Great Falls or the surrounding area. The next Academy begins September...
I’m sure that most of you have read about the massage therapist who has been accused of sexual assault on a client at The Peak. To be honest, I have no idea which “side” to believe; the thought of being accused of a crime that you didn’t commit is one of the worst imaginable horrors (just ask OJ). After all, it is near impossible to prove a negative. On the other hand, if there was indeed a crime committed,...
Got an e-mail from Fred today – anyone have any ideas about who the woman is, how she is doing, or if there is any way to help her? Hey, there was a woman found beat very badly in the park not to far from Park & Ponder yesterday morning, do you know anyone or anyway to find out how she is or a way to help her? Thanks for any assistance. UPDATE, March 13: KFBB reported that: “Mauritta...
No, not the awful movies from the 80s…this is a program sponsored by the Great Falls Police Department to give citizens a “behind the scenes” look at the how and why of law enforcement in our community. The next Academy begins March 12, 2008. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings. Participation requires a commitment of one evening a week and two Saturday afternoons for a 9 week period. Participants will meet on Wednesday evenings for three hours, 6:30...
As far as I know (aka AFAIK!), the debut of “Montana People” with Karen Wolf will air at 10:00 pm on KTGF tonight; take a look and see what you think. UPDATE, 10:56 pm: nope – nothing but an informercial. Anyone know when the show is supposed to air? Check the local news for developments in the Great Falls Explorers story – looks like the team (and the league?) is in trouble. Sad, if true. Is it possible for...
News from Hamilton today: Robert Stearns was sentenced to 225 years in prison for “indecent exposure.” Well, it wasn’t just that – he was already on probation for crimes committed here in Cascade County back in 1997. In light of this news, let’s take a look at the local “Most Wanted” from our own Great Falls Police Department: If you know these people – or see them – here is what the Police Department recommends: If you encounter one...