Montana Highway Patrol Press Releases

  • Published On: September 26, 2022

    HELENA - The Montana Highway Patrol commissioned 10 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held at the Civic Center in Helena.  Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Colonel Steve Lavin addressed the cadets prior to having their badges pinned and taking the oath of office. [...]

  • Published On: August 31, 2022

    HELENA – As communities around the state continue to reel from drug overdoses, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is encouraging residents to remember those who have been lost from drug overdose and acknowledge the grief felt by their families and [...]

  • Published On: August 22, 2022

    HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are reminding motorists to follow all school bus and school zone traffic laws as students return to the classroom. By simply following the law and taking necessary precautions, [...]

  • Published On: May 25, 2022

    HELENA -- As summer approaches, Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP), along with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), are reminding drivers to stay safe on the road. Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the [...]

  • Published On: May 13, 2022

    HELENA – Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Amanda Villa received an Honorable Mention award from the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) at their 29th annual TOP COPS Awards in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 12. Held in conjunction with National [...]

  • Published On: April 7, 2022

    Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) troopers interdicted large amounts of illegal drugs in 2021, and in the case of the dangerous opioid fentanyl, they’ve already blown past last year’s quantity in 2022, Colonel Steve Lavin announced today. Troopers found nearly 3,800 [...]

  • Published On: March 18, 2022

    HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today the launch of the inaugural Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest for elementary school students across Montana. The contest – a partnership between the Attorney General’s Office, Montana Highway Patrol, and the [...]

  • Published On: January 19, 2022

    The Department of Justice is seeking applications to fill three spots on to the Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee. The positions available are a representative of the tow truck industry from western Montana, a representative of the insurance industry, and a representation of the public-at-large.  The Committee reviews and [...]