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State investigating complaint against Libby police officer

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | January 12, 2024 7:00 AM

State investigators are looking into a complaint against a Libby City Police officer.

Kyler Nerison, the Communications Director for the Montana Attorney General’s Office, confirmed in an email on Jan. 9 to The Western News that the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) accepted a request to investigate Sgt. Ron Buckner.

Libby Police Chief Cody Ercanbrack told The Western News that Sgt. Buckner is currently on paid leave of absence pending the review of employment matters. Buckner’s leave began on Dec. 6, 2023.

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