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• Lake County deputy cleared in Ronan shooting case

  February 12, 2013 3:17 PM

  POLSON - A Lake County Sheriff's deputy has been cleared of any wrongdoing in last week's shooting that happened just outside of Ronan. The Missoula County Sheriff's Office led the independent investigation and found that the shooting was justified, according to Lake County Undersheriff Dan Yonkin. The shooting... more »

• Flathead deputy recounts shooting Play Video

  May 5, 2012 9:23 PM

  KALISPELL- A Flathead County Sheriff's Deputy took the stand earlier this week and delivered emotional testimony in Flathead District Court in an effort to keep a man who shot at him behind bars. District Court Judge Stewart Stadler eventually denied a bond request for 18-year-old Bryson Connolly. Connolly... more »

• Man accused of shooting at Flathead deputy appears in court Play Video

  May 4, 2012 11:32 AM

  KALISPELL- A bond reduction was denied on Thursday for an 18-year-old Kalispell man who is accused of firing a weapon 15 times at a Flathead County Sheriff's deputy. Bryson Connolly was arrested last August after allegedly firing 15 shots at the deputy. Two bullets penetrated the patrol vehicle and... more »

• Kalispell shooting investigation continues

  August 22, 2011 8:42 AM

  KALISPELL- The name of the female suspect in Friday's Kalispell shooting incident has not yet been released. The female and a male suspect were arrested after the male opened fire on a deputy. The deputy attempted to pull a suspect vehicle over Friday night, that was believed to be... more »

• Man accused of sled dog slaughter arraigned, denies charges

  August 12, 2011 2:12 PM

  BILLINGS - A Joliet man accused of shooting at two police officers and killing 55 sled dogs in July has pleaded not guilty to 59 charges. That's according to Carbon County Deputy County Attorney Rennie Wittman. Peter Northcutt was arraigned Thursday in the Carbon County District Court on... more »

• Militia man David Burgert may be in disguise

  June 24, 2011 6:24 PM

  MISSOULA- Nearly two weeks after the chase began at Fort Fizzle for militia man David Burgert, authorities now believe he could be in disguise. The Missoula County Sheriff's Office has information that a couple days before the shootout with deputies, Burgert was looking at wigs and now he could... more »

• Hunt for militia man who shot at Missoula deputies continues

  June 24, 2011 12:01 PM

  MISSOULA- Law enforcement is still on the look out for ex-militia member David Burgert, who led authorities on a chase of Highway 12 and then shot at deputies on Sunday June 5th, before disappearing into the woods east of Lolo Pass. Over 40 officers patrolled between Highway 12 and... more »

• Militia man who shot at Missoula deputies still sought

  June 19, 2011 10:13 AM

  MISSOULA- Missoula County and the Federal Probation and Parole Office have issued tqo warrants, totaling $1.5 million, for the arrest of fugitive David Burgert. Missoula County deputies followed Burgert into the woods east of Lolo Pass last Sunday where they say he shot at them. Deputies Will Newsom and... more »

• Manhunt for Montana militia shooter continues

  June 17, 2011 4:49 PM

  MISSOULA- There are no new leads to report in the hunt for David Burgert, a former Montana militia leader, who's accused of leading authorities on a chase Sunday and then opening fire on deputies outside of Lolo. The Missoula County Sheriff's Department is still patrolling in the Petty, Graves... more »

• Militia shooter describes himself as "highly reliable"

  June 16, 2011 9:34 PM

  MISSOULA- The man accused of leading police deputies on a chase up Highway 12 and shooting at deputies on Sunday described himself in an resume posted online described himself like anyone else, eager to land a job. David Burgert says he's "very reliable, dependable and highly educated" and stated... more »

• Some surprised by militia fugitive's actions

  June 16, 2011 9:31 PM

  MISSOULA- The search is continuing for fugitive David Burgert, who's accused of leading authorities on a chase along Highway 12 Sunday before opening fire on deputies. We're now beginning to learn more about the man, from where he worked to what he was like as a neighbor. Burgert,... more »

• Still no sign of Montana militia shooter, reward offered

  June 16, 2011 9:18 AM

  MISSOULA- An ex-con from the Flathead accused of opening fire on Missoula County Sheriff deputies this weekend up Highway 12 is still on the loose and Missoula County Undersheriff Mike Dominick knows people are frustrated by the search for 47 year old David Burgert. The FBI, ATF and US... more »

• Another possible Montana fugitive lead falls short

  June 15, 2011 6:46 PM

  MISSOULA- A Flathead ex-con who is accused of opening fire on Missoula County Sheriff's Department deputies this weekend in the Graves Creek Road area off of U.S. Highway 12 has still not been found. Deputies thought they may have spotted David Burgert's campsite on Wednesday morning. But as it... more »

• Crimestoppers seeks public's help in finding David Burgert

  June 15, 2011 12:11 PM

  LOLO - An extensive manhunt is under way for a former anti-government militia leader who allegedly led Missoula County Sheriff's deputies on a chase and shot at them on Sunday June 12 in the mountains west of Lolo. David Burgert is a white male with brown hair and brown... more »

• Manhunt continues for Montana militia shooter

  June 15, 2011 9:07 AM

  MISSOULA- The ex-convict who's accused of opening fire on Missoula County Sheriff along U.S. Highway 12 outside of Lolo over the weekend is still on the loose. Missoula County Sheriff Carl Ibsen says they removed the road blocks and command center in Lolo and around Petty Creek but are... more »

• Search for militia shooter continues, lead fizzles out

  June 14, 2011 2:37 PM

  MISSOULA- Missoula County Sheriff Carl Ibsen says they're still looking for David Burgert, who shot at deputies on Sunday, in the area east of Lolo Pass. Ibsen told us that they've removed the road blocks and command center, but still have roving patrols searching the area around the clock... more »

• Still no sign of man who shot at Missoula deputies

  June 14, 2011 9:39 AM

  MISSOULA- Tuesday marks the third day of a massive search for a man who Missoula County deputies say shot at them Sunday east of Lolo Pass before disappearing into the woods. Multiple agencies, including the FBI, expanded the manhunt for David Burgert to other parts of Western Montana Monday... more »

• Neighborhood keeping a watch for Burgert

  June 14, 2011 12:45 AM

  ALBERTON- The massive search continued overnight Monday for a man who deputies said shot at them Sunday east of Lolo Pass before disappearing into the woods. Multiple agencies, including the FBI expanded the hunt for David Burgert to Western Montana while tactical teams search the Wagon Mountain and Petty... more »

• Search for militia shooter expands to all of Western MT

  June 13, 2011 7:32 PM

  The search for David Burgert has expanded to all of Western Montana. Missoula County law enforcement notified Flathead County authorities on Monday that the suspect who shot at deputies on Sunday may be heading to that area. Authorities say that at around 2:30 p.m. about a dozen officers... more »

• Flathead Co. law enforcement recalls history with David Burgert

  June 13, 2011 5:50 PM

  KALISPELL- David Burgert, a fugitive who's on the run from Missoula County officers, has a long history of aggressive behavior, including a 2002 plot to kill government officials in Flathead County. Burgert was a member of the Project 7 militia which had stockpiled weapons and organized a list of... more »

• Militia man who shot at law enforcement still on the loose

  June 13, 2011 4:14 PM

  MISSOULA- The FBI is now involved in the search for a man who Missoula County deputies say fired on them Sunday east of Lolo Pass. David Burgert is a former Project 7 militia member in Flathead County who is a white male with brown hair and brown eyes who... more »

• FBI helping in hunt for militia man near Petty Creek

  June 13, 2011 12:12 PM

  MISSOULA- The FBI is assisting the Missoula County Sheriff's Office in the hunt for the former Project 7 militia member David Burgert. FBI's Public Affairs Specialist Debbie Dujanovic Bertram says agents from the Salt Lake City Division, which oversees Montana, are helping out with the case. Right now, the FBI... more »

• Manhunt resumes for man who shot at police near Lolo

  June 13, 2011 9:04 AM

  MISSOULA- Searchers will be out again this morning, looking for a man who opened fire on authorities Sunday afternoon in the Petty Creek area not far from the Lumber Jack Saloon. David Burgert is a known member of the Project 7 Militia Group out of Flathead County and on... more »

• Man who fired on Missoula deputies "extremely dangerous"

  June 12, 2011 6:46 PM

  MISSOULA- The search is continuing for a man with ties to a Flathead militia who opened fire on police Sunday morning outside of Lolo along U.S. Highway 12. Missoula County Undersheriff Mike Dominic says David Burget is extremely dangerous and appears to be alone in his efforts. Burgert... more »

• Lolo shooting suspect has long history of conflict, run-ins with police

  June 12, 2011 6:41 PM

  The man who is hiding from Missoula County deputies in the woods below Lolo Pass has a long history of run-ins with police and possession of firearms, including his involvement in a plot of assassinate Flathead County officials. Deputies are trying to locate David Burgert in the vicinity of... more »

• Man shot by Helena police officer recovering

  May 6, 2011 8:57 AM

  GREAT FALLS- A man who was shot by a Helena police officer on Wednesday is now in fair condition at Benefis hospital in Great Falls hospital. Brian John Temple, 36, was being questioned by police in Helena during his probation and parole meeting when he fled the building. ... more »

• Deputies involved in Helena shootout identified

  April 28, 2011 9:35 AM

  HELENA- Lewis & Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton has released the names of three deputies involved in Sunday night's shooting that left a man dead. Eric Gilbertson, 36, has just over five years full time service in the office. Christopher Weiss, 31, has been with the sheriff's office for... more »

• Shots fired downtown, Missoula PD seek suspect

  February 27, 2011 3:54 PM

  MISSOULA - Local police are searching for a man who fired shots from a handgun in downtown Missoula early Sunday. The incident happened near the Elks Club on Pattee Street at around 1:30 Sunday morning. Missoula Police Sergeant John Weber says a man and a woman had been in... more »

• Fla. city loses 3rd police officer in 28 days to shootings

  February 22, 2011 9:17 AM

  (CNN) -- Authorities in St. Petersburg, Florida, shut down roads and some schools Tuesday as investigators searched for the man who shot and killed a police officer late Monday night. Officer David S. Crawford, 46, is the third St. Petersburg officer killed in shootings in the last 28 days,... more »

• 4 police officers shot at Detroit police station

  January 24, 2011 8:16 AM

  (CNN) -- Police officials will reassess security measures after a gunman shot four officers at a Detroit police precinct, the city's police chief said. Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee said Sunday's police precinct shooting and the recent Tucson, Arizona, shooting rampage that left six dead and wounded 13, force... more »

• Details surrounding fatal Livingston shooting emerge

  January 20, 2011 8:40 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Park County authorities released reports Wednesday detailing events around this week's fatal shooting in Livingston. The reports tie in with newspaper stories detailing an obsessive relationship between the 81 year-old man killed by police and the daughter of the woman officials said he shot multiple times. ... more »

• Shooting suspect killed in Park County

  January 18, 2011 8:14 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Park County authorities report that a Florida man was shot and killed on Monday by officers who were responding to a report of a shooting southwest of Livingston. Authorities say officers shot Thomas Kyros when he pointed his gun at them. Kyros is suspected of shooting and... more »