Missoula

Published on: August 18, 2024

Self-Proclaimed Racist Arrested for Fifth DUI

A Montana man without permanent housing was arrested for his fifth DUI after he was reportedly caught drinking beer while sitting under a tree on private property.

On August 3^rd, a 43-year-old man went to a bar in the unincorporated community of Frenchtown. After he had a few drinks, he reportedly left in a Chevy Malibu and drove to a nearby home with a tree in the yard. He parked in the driveway and got out of the vehicle so he could sit under the tree and enjoy the shade it provided.

When the man was spotted, the authorities were notified, and a deputy with the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office went to the address. It was noted that the car door was open, and the man was still hanging out under the tree. The deputy asked him what was going on, and the man reportedly said he left a nearby bar and then sat under the tree to drink beer in the shade.

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Published on: May 22, 2024

Montana Woman Arrested for Sixth DUI

by Staycie R. Sena

A police officer arrested a woman for her 6th DUI after pulling her over when he reportedly saw her driving erratically.

Early in the morning on May 13, a woman was driving in Missoula, Montana, and, according to the authorities, she shouldn’t have been. According to reports, she made a right turn in sight of an officer from the Missoula Police Department, and they believed she was driving unsafely. She allegedly took the corner so wide that she momentarily crossed the double yellow line into the oncoming traffic lane. The officer performed a traffic stop.

The driver pulled over, and before the officer could get out, she started to walk toward his vehicle. He told her she needed to stand near the police car while they talked about the situation. The officer asked to see her license, but she said she did not have it with her. While they were talking, he reported that she showed signs of intoxication, and said he could smell what he believed was alcohol coming from her breath.

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Published on: August 1, 2023

Montana Man with Astronomical BAC Arrested for Fifth DUI

by Staycie R. Sena

A man in Montana who was allegedly driving erratically while under the influence of alcohol was arrested for suspicion of his fifth DUI.

On July 23, a man was driving his Toyota Tundra in Missoula when he caught the attention of an officer from the Missoula Police Department. The officer purported that the vehicle was being driven very slowly, and approximated that it was going 10 miles under the posted speed limit.

The officer kept an eye on the truck, and they reported that the driver was weaving back and forth between the lanes on the road. After it happened a few times, the officer decided to pull over the driver.

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Published on: May 1, 2023

Corporal Headbutted by Unruly DUI Suspect

by Staycie R. Sena

A man being taken into custody for allegedly driving while intoxicated reportedly headbutted and injured an arresting corporal.

Early in the evening on April 22, a Missoula man was at a residence with a female when he allegedly hit her.

The authorities were notified, and deputies with the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office went to the address to investigate.

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Published on: January 11, 2020

DUI Suspect Booted Arresting Officer in the Head

by Staycie R. Sena

When a woman from Missoula, Montana was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol she allegedly became unruly and delivered a kick to the head of one of the responding officers.

On Friday night, a woman who had been shopping in a convenience store was seen by someone as she exited the establishment and reportedly got into her vehicle.

The onlooker got the impression that the woman had been drinking too much to drive, and they notified the authorities to alert them about the possibly dangerous situation.

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