Nick Chrestenson

Missoula

News Director at KGVO-AM (Missoula,MT)

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Missoula Crime Report: Violence is Down But Drugs are Up

6 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 18 new felony complaints this week, which is five more than last week and around the weekly average. County Attorney Matt Jennings provided the report. “Only 30% of those were violent crimes,” Jennings said. “We've been running about 50% for the last couple of years. We had six violent crimes, four endangering crimes, pretty much all involving driving, and only one property crime, which is good news.
Suspicious Pickup Sparks Drug Arrest in Missoula

6 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On or about April 15, 2025, a Missoula Police Department Officer responded to a call for service for a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot. The reporting party had been notified by a tenant that a black pick up with a topper had been parked in the back lot for the previous five days. The caller reported that one of the windows was broken out and he was unsure if the vehicle was stolen or not. The officer arrived and located the black Nissan pickup truck.
Wanted Drug User Resists Arrest at Missoula Shelter

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On April 14, 2025, at approximately 2:53 PM, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the Johnson Street Shelter regarding a male, later identified as 33-year-old William Sirucek, who was there. The caller stated they were asked to call if they saw Sirucek, presumably due to an outstanding $25,000 warrant. When the officer arrived, the staff pointed Sirucek out, and the officer walked over to where he was.
Text to 911 Leads to Drug Arrest at a Popular Missoula Park

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On April 15, 2025, a Missoula Police Department Officer was informed of a text message that was sent to 911 reporting a disturbance at the Montana Rail Link Park.
Mystery Unfolds: Missing U-Haul Leads to Arrest in Missoula

2 weeks ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On April 8, 2025, a deputy with the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office spoke with a manager with U-Haul. The manager stated that on April 1, 2025, 47-year-old Danyell Lewis rented a 10-foot box truck from U-Haul at their Highway 10 location. Lewis was supposed to return the vehicle by 5:00 p.m. that day but failed to do so. The manager attempted to contact her multiple times by calling and texting the two phone numbers provided on the contract but received no response.
New Report: Montana Named Best State for Startups

2 weeks ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On April 4, 2025, Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana was ranked as the best state for business startups. “As an entrepreneur, I know firsthand the joys and challenges of starting and growing a business,” Governor Gianforte said. “With my experience, I am working every day as governor to make government more efficient and responsive to Montanans looking to invest in their dreams and in the Treasure State.
Missoula Woman Drops Meth While Picking Up Her Seized Car

2 weeks ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 4:21 p.m. on April 2, 2025, a 911 caller reported that a female just dropped a bag of meth inside their parking lot in the 300 block of N Russell St. The caller explained that another employee was standing over the meth until officers arrived. The female left on foot and was last seen running over the Russell St bridge northbound. A Missoula Police Department officer responded and met with the caller in the front of the lot.
Intoxicated Man Continues to Break the Law in Missoula

2 weeks ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 1:24 p.m. on April 2, 2025, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to an apartment in the 1900 block of Maple Street for a welfare check. The caller reported that a male was walking around his apartment without shoes on. He further stated that the male tried to get into his vehicle. After eventually walking away from the vehicle, the male went across the street and laid in the back of an unknown person’s truck.
2025 Report: Montana Gas Prices Have Risen Every Week Except One

2 weeks ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - To start 2025, average gas prices in Montana have increased 13 out of 14 weeks. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy and he provided the current numbers. “Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 3.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14 per gallon today,” De Haan said.
Montana Troopers Return Fire at Wanted Nebraska Man

2 weeks ago | k2radio.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On April 3, 2025, two Montana Highway Patrol troopers were involved in an officer-involved critical incident outside of Big Timber. According to Captain Shawn Silvan, the situation occurred after troopers were alerted that a suspect from Nebraska, with a no-bond warrant for his arrest for threatening to use explosives or place bombs, had entered Montana.