460 Calls, 16 Arrests In One Week Across Yellowstone County

If it felt like law enforcement activity was a little busier than usual around Yellowstone County this past week, the numbers back that up.

According to the latest weekly report from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to 460 calls for service between April 20 and April 26, 2026. During that same time, deputies made 16 arrests and completed 232 case reports.

While weekly reports only offer a snapshot, they do give you a better idea of the types of calls deputies are handling across Yellowstone County, from burglary cases and drug arrests to warrants and family-related incidents.

Burglary Cases Led to Multiple Arrests

One of the busiest categories this week involved burglary-related arrests, with multiple charges tied to the same incidents.

• Justin Michael, 39
  • Incident Type: Burglary Business
  • Charge: Burglary With Theft
  • Charge: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs
  • Charge: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Charge: Criminal Trespass to Property
  • Charge: Possession of Burglary Tools
  • Charge: Possession of Stolen Property $1,500 or Less - 1st Offense

• Omunik Dixon, 31
  • Incident Type: Burglary Business
  • Charge: Burglary With Theft
  • Charge: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs
  • Charge: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Charge: Criminal Trespass to Property

Assault and Family Violence Arrests

Several arrests involved assault or domestic-related allegations.

• Ryan Brown, 44
  • Incident Type: Assault Fist Feet
  • Charge: Assault

• Zachary Tucker, 34
  • Incident Type: Partner Family Member Assault
  • Charge: PFMA Partner/Family, No Weapon - 1st Offense
  • Charge: Resisting Arrest

• Chance Schiff, 32
  • Incident Type: Partner Family Member Assault
  • Charge: PFMA, Causing Reasonable Apprehension of Bodily Injury in Partner or Family Member - 2nd Offense

• Daniel Wood, 39
  • Incident Type: Partner Family Member Assault
  • Charge: PFMA, Causing Reasonable Apprehension of Bodily Injury in Partner or Family Member - 1st Offense

• Amanda Anthony, 44
  • Incident Type: Partner Family Member Assault
  • Charge: Endangering Welfare of Child - PFMA
  • Charge: PFMA Partner/Family, No Weapon - 1st Offense

DUI and Drug Arrests Were Also Reported

Deputies also made arrests connected to impaired driving and drug possession.

• Cobra Spottedwolf-Johnston, 46
  • Incident Type: Driving Under the Influence
  • Charge: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs - 1st Offense
  • Charge: Obstructing a Peace Officer or Other Public Servant

• Bryan Ready, 40
  • Incident Type: Drugs Other
  • Charge: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs
  • Charge: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Theft-Related Arrests

Two theft-related charges were filed against the same individual.

• Tyren Landwehr, 28
  • Incident Type: Theft Other
  • Charge: Resisting Arrest
  • Charge: Theft From Building - 2nd Offense

Warrants and Other Arrests

Several people were arrested on outstanding warrants or other charges.

• Thomas Redstar, 20
  • Incident Type: Misc Traffic Other
  • Charge: Contempt of Court - Misdemeanor

• Harlan Thompson, 25
  • Incident Type: Warrant City
  • Charge: Warrant Arrest

• Jessica Witkowski, 39
  • Incident Type: Warrant County
  • Charge: Civil Contempt

• Shawn Wentz, 36
  • Incident Type: Warrant County
  • Charge: Failure to Register as a Sexual or Violent Offender

• Faro Ruffino, 55
  • Incident Type: Warrant Other Jurisdiction
  • Charge: Fugitives From Justice

• Marvin Garrett, 46
  • Incident Type: Warrant Service
  • Charge: Warrant Arrest

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A Reminder About Weekly Arrest Reports

It’s important to remember that these are arrests and charges listed by the sheriff’s office. Charges are accusations, and every person listed is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.