Department of Justice Press Releases

  • Published On: January 14, 2025

    HELENA – Following Governor Greg Gianforte's State of the State address, Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following statement: "I am grateful to Governor Gianforte for joining me in prioritizing public safety, specifically a salary increase for Montana Highway Patrol troopers, [...]

  • Published On: January 3, 2025

    HELENA – The Montana Department of Justice is seeking applications to fill three spots on the Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee. The positions available are representative of the tow truck industry from Western Montana, a representative of the general public, [...]

  • Published On: December 17, 2024

    SUPERIOR – Montana Highway Patrol troopers in Superior conducted an interdiction operation from December 2 – 6 to get illicit drugs, firearms used in drug trafficking crimes, and fugitives off the streets. The operations are conducted at various times across [...]

  • Published On: December 3, 2024

    HELENA -- The Montana Highway Patrol today identified the canine involved in the Thursday incident in Laurel as canine Mike who served the Patrol for nearly three years as a full-service police utility dog. K9 Mike’s handler was Sergeant John [...]

  • Published On: December 3, 2024

    HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are reminding drivers to stay safe and sober on the road as December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. To crack down on drunk and drugged drivers during the [...]

  • Published On: September 18, 2024

    BUTTE – Montana Highway Patrol troopers in Butte recently conducted an interdiction operation from September 9 – 12 to get illicit drugs, firearms used in drug trafficking crimes, and fugitives off the streets. The operations are conducted at various times [...]

  • Published On: September 13, 2024

    HELENA – The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned three new troopers at a graduation ceremony in Helena Friday. Attorney General Austin Knudsen and MHP Colonel Kurt Sager addressed the new troopers prior to their badge pinning and taking the oath [...]

  • Published On: September 4, 2024

    HELENA – The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) is reminding motorists to pay attention to all school bus and school zone traffic laws as students return to the classroom. By simply following the law and taking necessary precautions, motorists can help [...]

  • Published On: June 5, 2024

    HELENA– Jason Allen Miller was sentenced to life without parole for running over and seriously injuring Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in February 2023. In April, Miller was found guilty on all counts including attempted deliberate homicide, criminal endangerment, [...]

  • Published On: May 24, 2024

    HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are reminding drivers to stay safe on the road ahead of the holiday weekend and unofficial start of summer. Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the “100 [...]

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Montana Department of Justice news releases are available online, with links to other documents, such as formal opinions and court decisions, when appropriate.

For more information, or to schedule interviews with Attorney General Austin Knudsen or DOJ staff members, reporters should contact one of the department’s communications officers at (406) 444-1776.

Available information may be limited by the Montana Criminal Justice Information Act of 1979 or by the status of an ongoing criminal investigation.

Direct media inquiries to:
Emilee Cantrell or
Chase Scheuer or
by phone: 406-444-1776.