Montana militia member arrested after armed standoff at Starbucks
#MontanaCrime #ChildSexAbuseMontana militia member, Timothy Allen Westervelt, 34, was charged with child sex abuse after an armed standoff at Starbucks. Facing up to 100 years in prison, he is accused of being part of the Yellowstone Militia. read more
Man charged with camper's murder claims self-defense in Montana incident
#MontanaCrime #SelfDefenseClaimDaren Abbey, charged with Dustin Kjersem's murder in Montana, claims self-defense after dog muddied mattress. Details reveal a violent confrontation. Investigation ongoing into motive. Abbey's past includes white supremacist comments and tattoos. read more
Man Robs Gas Station in Blanket Coat; Gets 10-Year Sentence
#MontanaCrime #ArmedRobberySamuel Collins, 34, was jailed after staging an armed robbery at a Montana gas station wearing only a hooded blanket coat and no pants or shoes, firing a round from a pistol. Security footage captured his bizarre attire. read more
Montana Man Charged with Murder After DNA Evidence Discovery
#MontanaCrime #BeerCanEvidenceDaren Christopher Abbey, 41, has been charged with the murder of camper Dustin Kjersem, initially mistaken for a bear attack in Montana. DNA evidence from a beer can linked Abbey to the crime. The killing occurred during a chance encounter with no prior connection. read more
"Montana Camper Found Dead in Tent Victim of Homicide"
#MontanaCrime #HomicideInvestigationFriend initially thought camper's death was due to a bear attack, but authorities now believe it was a brutal homicide. Dustin Kjersem, 35, was found dead in his tent near Big Sky, Montana. Investigators urge caution in wooded areas. read more