Judge Karen Orzech took the unusual step of increasing, and even doubling bail amounts requested by the state on three defendants who appeared via video from the Missoula County Jail on Monday.
20 year-old Gage Stroop was charged on Friday in Missoula Justice Court with beating and strangling his girlfriend so severely, she thought he was going to kill her.
Missoula law enforcement has seen an increase in the number of domestic violence and assault cases that include choking or strangulation, a trend that troubles experts.
An Oklahoma man, 35 year-old Robert Thomas, was charged on Thursday with aggravated burglary, partner or family member assault and criminal possession of dangerous drugs after allegedly beating and strangling is ex-wife, beating up her boyfriend and possessing marijuana upon his arrest.
Missoula Police have a man in custody who reportedly tried to stab two people, Late Wednesday, October 21. Missoula Police Public Information Officer Travis Welsh explains
One of two suspects is in custody after a daycare worker in Ronan was savagely beaten.
A meth-fueled rage landed a Missoula man in jail, charged with three felonies. Ben Snavely is being held on $100,000 bond.
Man found on the MSU campus in Bozeman with his throat slit...
So many fires are burning in the Northern Rockies that fire officials are allowing some to burn because all the manpower and equipment is committed elsewhere.