On May 6, 2025, multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, Bozeman Police Department, and Montana Highway Patrol, were involved in a vehicle pursuit following a reported road rage incident involving a weapon. At approximately 1:21 p.m., law enforcement responded to reports of a road rage incident in which a weapon was…

  On May 3rd, 2025, at 6:32 p.m., Gallatin County 911 Dispatch received a call from an individual who was stranded on Baldy Mountain. The subject had attempted to travel from the Bridger Ridge trail toward the Sipes Canyon trailhead and encountered deep snow. After “post-holing” in waist deep snow in shorts and a t-shirt…

For immediate release: May 1, 2025 The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to report that Helen Ayotte has been safely located. Helen was found in Bozeman during a traffic stop conducted by Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office deputies. She is safe, and arrangements are now being made to support her ongoing safety and well-being. We…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGallatin County Sheriff’s OfficeApril 30, 2025 Bozeman, Montana – On April 29, 2025, at approximately 1402 hours, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a deceased individual in the Moffit Gulch area. Deputies and emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and confirmed the presence of a deceased adult female. The…

For immediate release: April 30, 2024  Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator 406-595-8963 whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov  Gallatin County Commission Approves Over $1 Million for Public Open Lands Projects  Thirteen local projects aimed at enhancing parks, trails, and outdoor access just got a boost from Gallatin County. On Tuesday, April 29, the County Commission unanimously approved…

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2025 The Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD) has confirmed two additional measles cases among household members of previously identified cases in Gallatin County, bringing the total number of cases to seven. These individuals, who were not immunized against measles, were being monitored for symptoms while isolating at home. Read the…

  For immediate release: April 29, 2025 The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Helen Ayotte, who has been reported as a runaway. Helen was last seen on April 24, 2025, in Bozeman, Montana. She is described as: Height: 5 feet 5 inches Weight: 100 pounds Eyes: Green…

For immediate release: April 20, 2025 In a follow-up to an earlier release, law enforcement confirms that Travis Kamps, a 40-year-old resident of Belgrade, has been taken into custody and formally charged with felony theft following an incident that occurred this morning on Baker Street. According to initial reports, at about 6:30 AM today, Kamps…

For immediate release: April 20, 2025 The suspect from this morning’s search in Belgrade has been taken into custody without incident. There is no ongoing threat to the community. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available. ###

For immediate release: April 20, 2025 In the early morning hours of Sunday, April 20, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. The suspect later abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, reportedly carrying what appeared to be a rifle. Deputies are actively searching the area and have issued…