Public Records
View our lists of public records. These cover everything from circuit courts to marriage licenses.
Alfred Victor Pennock, 91
Alfred “Al” Victor Pennock of Libby passed away peacefully Feb. 27, 2020, at the age of 91. Al was born on Christm…
Libby man pleads not guilty to assault charges
A Libby man pleaded not guilty on Monday for a third or subsequent offense of partner or family member assault, a felony.
Troy man pleads not guilty to assault, drugs charges
A Troy man pleaded not guilty this week to partner family member assault, a misdemeanor, and possession of dangerous drugs, a felony.
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Feb 1, 9:15 a.m. — A caller reported someone hit her vehicle and left the scene.
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Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m. — A caller reported they had information on someone who may be an absconded sex offender.
Lincoln County domestic violence in numbers
Domestic violence in Lincoln County is talked about often, usually with the claim that it’s on the rise.
Libby man sentenced in DUI, theft case
Alex Eugene Vanorden was sentenced to five years to the Department of Correction with a $5,000 bond for his fifth or subsequent offense of driving under the influence of alcohol, and 10 years to the Montana State P…
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Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m. — A caller reported someone broke into her shop and stole property on Reserve Road.
Murder in the Yaak: cause of death officially deemed homicide, no suspects yet
The cause of death has been determined in the homicide that took place in the Yaak on the weekend of Jan. 14, although the sheriff’s office has no suspects as of Wednesday.
Libby woman arrested after allegedly driving intoxicated with her two children
A Libby woman was recently arrested after allegedly driving intoxicated with her two children.
Troy woman arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle
Kalli A. Ryals of Troy was recently arrested and is being held on charges of theft of unauthorized control over property exceeding $1,500, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle criminal trespass to vehicle and drivin…
Libby man sentenced for hiring hitman
A Libby man will return to prison after attempting to hire someone for a second time to kill his wife.
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Jan. 13, 3:30 p.m. — Dispatch received several reports of an injured eagle on U.S. Highway 2 and Mt Snowy Drive.
Sichting sentenced for trying to hire someone to kill ex-wife
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A 48-year-old Montana man who was near the end of a 10-year federal sentence for trying to hire a hit man to kill his estranged wife in 2006 has been sentenced to just over 11 years for again try…
Woman agrees to plea deal in forgery case
A Libby woman last month entered into a plea agreement in which she will plead no contest to forgery.
Man accused of damaging vehicles and threatening lives
A Libby man is being held on $1.5 million bail after allegedly damaging a pack of cars, tampering with the evidence from damaging those vehicles and repeatedly…