Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office Releases 2025 Incident Report

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY, Mont. — The Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office has released its 2025 Law Total Incident Report, detailing the scope and nature of calls for service handled throughout the year. In total, deputies responded to 4,017 reported incidents across Beaverhead County in 2025.

The data shows that traffic-related calls made up a significant portion of deputy activity. Deputies conducted 1,200 traffic stops, responded to 188 traffic complaints, 141 traffic hazards, and assisted 102 stranded motorists. There were also 229 total traffic accidents reported across several categories, including four fatal crashes, 19 accidents with injuries, and 108 accidents involving unknown injuries.

Public safety and welfare checks also remained a major focus. Deputies conducted 194 welfare checks, handled 179 suspicious person or circumstance calls, and responded to 75 civil complaints. Abandoned 911 calls (104) and medical-related calls, including 119 ambulance assists, were also common.

Animal-related incidents accounted for a notable share of calls in rural Beaverhead County. Deputies handled 224 animal complaints, 21 found animals, 12 lost animals, 19 animal bites, and several noise and livestock-related issues.

In the area of criminal and enforcement activity, the Sheriff’s Office reported:

• 38 DUI (alcohol or drugs) cases

• 28 theft cases

• 28 fraud cases

• 34 domestic disturbances

• 11 assaults, including one assault involving a firearm

• 13 sex crimes

• 18 violations of protection orders

• 26 wanted person calls

Deputies also investigated 43 unattended deaths, 14 suicide-related calls, and one confirmed suicide, highlighting the ongoing mental health and welfare challenges faced by the community.

Fire and emergency incidents included nine structure fires, eight vehicle fires, 12 grass fires, six wildfires, and responses to gas odors, fire alarms, and illegal burning. Search and rescue operations resulted in 18 lost or overdue SAR calls and six rescues during the year.

Additional calls for service ranged from transporting prisoners (51) and vehicle inspections (40) to harassment, juvenile incidents, drug offenses, and disorderly conduct.

The Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office noted that the annual report reflects the broad range of responsibilities deputies face daily, from emergency response and traffic enforcement to public assistance, animal control, and community safety.

Officials encourage residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, drive safely, and utilize available community resources as the Sheriff’s Office continues working to keep Beaverhead County safe.