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Woman faces DUI, criminal endangerment charges after pursuit

by BRANDON HANSEN The Western News
| August 12, 2025 7:00 AM

A 61-year-old woman from Rapid City, South Dakota is facing charges of driving under the influence and criminal endangerment following an incident that began with a vehicle pursuit and ended at Logan State Park.

According to the Montana Highway Patrol Virgil Sadewasser, Tammy Joe Beckedahl was identified by troopers as the driver of a 2010 Chevrolet pickup that was involved in a pursuit with county authorities on July 19. According to court documents, law enforcement located the vehicle at Logan State Park Campground. 

Troopers reported finding two individuals at the site—Beckedahl and Logan Howell—both of whom exhibited signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, slow movements and bloodshot eyes.

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