Who Made Yellowstone County’s Naughty List? Arrest Report Is In

Here’s a look at what the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office was up to last week (January 12-18). Deputies were busy, handling 457 calls for service, making 15 arrests, and writing up 264 case reports. There was a bit of everything, including impaired driving, warrants, and court-related run-ins.

Below is a breakdown of what stood out, along with a full list of individuals named in the public arrest log.

Too Many Drinks, Too Many Problems

A handful of people were arrested for driving under the influence. Some were facing their first offense, others their second. In some cases, they landed in jail; in others, they received a court summons and were sent on their way.

Individuals listed in DUI-related cases include:

• Aiden Ontiveros, 19
• Bobbi Grinsteiner, 51
• Keith Sugden, 43
• Donald McDonald, 71

Missed Court Dates and Other Courtroom Drama

Quite a few of last week’s arrests were related to court issues, including contempt charges for missing a court date or failing to follow a court order.

Those listed in connection with court-related cases include:

• Cody Graham, 31
• Courtney Anglin, 32
• Courtney Anglin, 32 (appears in multiple entries)
• Jennifer Fox, 46
• Melissa Peterson, 36
• Mitchell Milliken, 30
• Leanda Notafraid, 24

More Than Just Traffic: Threats and Skipped School

But it wasn’t just traffic stops or outstanding warrants. The sheriff’s office also dealt with cases involving threats and truancy.

Individuals connected to these incidents include:

• James Bruce, 58 (threat-related charge)
• Doris Rowens, 42 (truancy-related case)

Warrants, Drugs, and Escape Attempts

Warrant arrests kept deputies busy, too. Some of these cases were about drug charges, while others involved escape attempts.

• Larisha Hagel, 40 (criminal distribution of dangerous drugs)
• Traci Trujillo, 28 (escape by use of threat, force, or weapon)
• Joni Adams, 38 (escape by use of threat, force, or weapon)

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What These Numbers Really Mean

When you look at reports like this, you see more than just statistics; you get a glimpse of what deputies go through each week. Every number stands for hours spent answering calls, filling out paperwork, driving people from place to place, and digging into ongoing investigations.

Local law enforcement is pulled in all directions, handling everything from routine calls to serious court cases. And remember, this is just what happened in one week here in Yellowstone County.