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• Columbia Falls man accused of selling meth enters plea Play Video

  April 12, 2012 5:20 PM

  KALISPELL- A man who is accused of selling meth to an undercover police officer has pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs. Jan Vondrich, 25, of Columbia Falls reportedly met an undercover agent behind a building in South Kalispell on October 26th and sold... more »

• Man accused of being on meth during chase in ID, MT Play Video

  April 9, 2012 8:40 PM

  HAMILTON- A man is accused of being high on meth and leading authorities in Montana and Idaho on a high speed chase, appeared in Ravalli County Justice Court Monday afternoon. Chad Derrey, 27, of Washington faces seven charges including criminal endangerment and possession of dangerous drugs, which are both... more »

• Flathead man accused of trying to sell meth to undercover agent

  April 6, 2012 2:49 PM

  KALISPELL- A Columbia Falls man faces felony drug charges after reportedly selling methamphetamine to law enforcement. Jan Vondrich, 25, from Columbia Falls is charged with Criminal Distribution of Dangerous Drugs for allegedly selling a small quantity of meth to an undercover agent. Vondrich met the agent behind a... more »

• Meth production on the rise in Cascade County

  April 4, 2012 7:08 PM

  Despite anti-meth billboards lining the streets and ads filling the airwaves, production of meth is increasing in Cascade County, according to Sheriff Bob Edwards. Edwards says that meth labs busts are more already more than double what they were last year, and that while many of the ingredients for... more »

• Black Eagle meth lab cleared, but authorities say meth production is increasing

  March 25, 2012 12:26 PM

  BLACK EAGLE- What appears to be a meth lab dump site in Black Eagle has been cleared. But while this most recent incident is cleaned up, Cascade County Sheriff Bob Edwards says it may not be the last lab we see in Cascade County. Edwards says this latest incident... more »

• 2 charged in Black Eagle meth lab incident

  March 23, 2012 7:17 PM

  GREAT FALLS- David Brian Taylor and Connie Newton have been charged after authorities discovered waste material from a meth lab operation in a dumpster in Black Eagle. Police discovered the materials in the dumpster on Thursday night near the intersection of Smelter Avenue NE and 21st Street. They... more »

• Two charged in Black Eagle meth lab incident

  March 23, 2012 2:06 PM

  BLACK EAGLE- Two people have been charged after authorities discovered waste material from a meth lab operation in a dumpster in Black Eagle. Police discovered the materials in the dumpster on Thursday night near the intersection of Smelter Avenue NE and 21st Street. They also found a piece... more »

• Montana Meth Project takes campaign to Kalispell Play Video

  February 17, 2012 5:32 PM

  KALISPELL- The Montana Meth Project took their campaign to Kalispell schools this week, to continue educating kids about the dangers and truth surrounding meth. Program Manager Alison Metzger-Jones used an interactive video display for kids at Glacier High School on Friday to try to inform them about the true... more »

• New details released in Billings meth-laced coffee case

  February 13, 2012 10:15 PM

  BILLINGS- Craig Benedict of Billings, accused of spiking a coffeepot with meth at a tax prep business, made his initial appearance in Yellowstone Count Justice Court on Monday afternoon. Benedict, 34, appeared before Judge Larry Herman by video from the Yellowstone County Detention Facility. Benedict is facing a... more »

• Stevensville mother facing meth charge

  February 13, 2012 7:02 PM

  MISSOULA- A Stevensville mother who's accused of being under the influence of meth is charged with endangering her children and for being in possession of drugs. Prosecutors say that on Saturday night police responded to Meadow Hill School where they found Loni Hammons and her four young children. They... more »

• Suspect in custody after Billings meth in coffee incident

  February 8, 2012 8:22 PM

  BILLINGS - Billings Police say Craig Benedict, 34, is in custody at the Yellowstone County Detention Facility facing a felony charge of distribution of dangerous drugs and a misdemeanor of partner, family member assault. Police believe up to 25 people could be affected by the drug incident. They believe... more »

• Coffee may have been spiked with meth in Billings

  February 8, 2012 7:45 PM

  BILLINGS- Billings police say that Craig Benedict, 34, is in custody at the Yellowstone County Detention Facility facing a felony charge of distribution of dangerous drugs after allegedly putting meth into coffee at a Billings business. The website for the business, Laser 1040 Tax Service, lists Benedict as an... more »

• Great Falls man arrested for meth, endangering child

  January 9, 2012 5:57 PM

  GREAT FALLS- David Trine of Great Falls has been arrested and is facing charges of operating a meth lab, criminal endangerment, and endangering the welfare of a child. Court documents state that a search on January 8th of the basement of Trine's residence revealed materials consistent with the operation... more »

• Butte woman arrested for meth, endangering child

  January 5, 2012 10:11 PM

  BUTTE- A Butte woman was arrested following a traffic stop in which police say they found meth and a used syringe in the car along with a 5-year-old child. Rachel Babovich Eubank, 43, is charged with possession of dangerous drugs, tampering with or fabricating evidence, endangering the welfare of... more »

• MT woman faces conspiracy to distribute meth charges

  October 25, 2011 8:15 PM

  BUTTE- A 23-year-old Butte resident was arraigned on the charge of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Misty Wandle appeared in federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah Lynch on Monday and pleaded not guilty to the charge. S he is currently released on special conditions. If convicted, she faces... more »

• MT officials warn of "one-pot" meth bottles

  July 26, 2011 6:51 PM

  HELENA- Montana authorities are warning the public to beware of bottles being left behind from a new way of cooking meth. Last weekend, as many as five bottles from the "one-pot cook" method were found and reported to the Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office by the U.S. Forest... more »

• Kalispell man accused in Troy meth bust

  May 19, 2011 5:09 PM

  TROY- A Kalispell man who already has drug charges pending in Flathead County is now facing more charges stemming from a Troy meth bust. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department says 38-year-old Todd Franklin was dealing drugs at the Ranch Motel in Troy. He was pulled over for traffic... more »

• Man facing drug charges after Troy raid

  May 19, 2011 8:32 AM

  LIBBY- A man is facing several felony charges after Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives raided his motel room and found dangerous drugs. Authorities say they served a warrant for Todd Franklin's room at the Ranch Motel in Troy on Monday and the subsequent search turned up meth, marijuana and other... more »

• Billings inquest: Bain's death in custody due to meth

  April 6, 2011 6:55 PM

  BILLINGS- A coroner's inquest in Billings has determined that the death of Ryan Bain was not a crime. The jury determined that Bain's death was caused by methamphetamine use. The coroner's inquest was investigating the death of Bain after he was Tased multiple times and died later in custody.... more »

• Billings students suspended over meth at school

  March 16, 2011 11:34 AM

  BILLINGS- Four students at Castle Rock Middle School in Billings have been placed on emergency suspension, after school officials discovered methamphetamine at the school. Monday's incident unfolded when a student told school officials that another student had brought baggies of cocaine to the school. Castle Rock Principal Shaun... more »

• Man charged for giving meth to minor in exchange for sex

  March 7, 2011 6:47 PM

  MISSOULA - William Dominguez, 33, is facing a felony drug charge after prosecutors say he gave meth to a 16-year-old girl in exchange for sex. Prosecutors say that on March 3rd a confidential source told Missoula Drug Task Force investigators that Dominguez was in town with a large amount... more »

• "Paint The State" anti-meth campaign comes to Helena

  February 21, 2011 7:58 PM

  HELENA - The Montana Meth Project came to Helena on Monday to thank supporters at a special "Paint The State" gallery opening and reception in the State Capitol Building. Teen winners of the contest joined the Montana Meth Project's leadership to welcome supporters, state and local officials, and community... more »

• US Attorney Cotter discusses MT drug problem

  December 2, 2010 10:47 PM

  HELENA - According to the US Attorney's office, Montana saw 70 drug trafficking case last year. On Thursday morning Montana's, US Attorney Mike Cotter spoke to a group of Helena residents at Hometown Helena. Cotter told the group that despite Montana being a small state in terms of... more »

• Butte man sentenced for dealing meth in MT

  December 2, 2010 6:55 PM

  MISSOULA - A Butte man will spend 9 years in a federal prison for dealing meth in southwest Montana, including Missoula. Federal prosecutors say John Jaeger, 48, of Butte and a group of people, which included Mexican nationals, distributed multiple pounds of methamphetamine in the southwestern part of the... more »

• Man arrested at Missoula motel facing drug charges Play Video

  November 30, 2010 5:35 PM

  MISSOULA - An Oklahoma man appeared in Missoula Justice Court on Tuesday after a Motel 6 cleaning lady stumbled upon what appeared to be meth in his room. Missoula police arrested Timothy Ruthford, 26, on a warrant at around 2 p.m. on Monday. Ruthford told police he had... more »

• Missoula couple facing DUI, drug and endangerment charges

  November 10, 2010 9:25 AM

  DEER LODGE - A Missoula couple is facing charges for allegedly driving drunk, possessing meth and endangering the welfare of three small children who were reportedly found in the vehicle. Dustin Peterson and Monica Griffin made their initial appearances Tuesday morning in Deer Lodge before Judge Ray Dayton in... more »

• University of Montana given $1.5 million federal grant Play Video

  September 27, 2010 12:06 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana has picked up a $1.5 million federal grant to support the development of low-dose methamphetamine as a treatment to limit the damage caused by traumatic brain injuries. The Department of Defense grant was given to David Poulsen, a researcher in UM's Department of... more »

• MT Meth Project responds to negative study

  September 21, 2010 8:49 AM

  BOZEMAN - A new University of Washington study is taking aim at the Montana Meth Project, saying the project hasn't affected drug use during its five-year campaign. But the Executive Director of the Meth Project says the study's conclusions are unfounded. "In 2005, Montana had one of the... more »

• MT teens encouraged to "Paint The State" to combat meth

  June 13, 2010 6:00 PM

  HELENA - They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and Montanans are busy painting to get their message across. The Paint The State contest encourages students to use imagination in spreading anti-meth ads. The contest has been going on for a few years and people have painted... more »

• Butte man sentenced for meth trafficking

  June 4, 2010 11:13 AM

  BUTTE - A 46-year-old Butte man who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. The sentence for Donavon Hurlbert was handed down during a federal court session in Missoula on Thursday. He was also ordered to pay a $100 fine. ... more »

• Judges added to MT Meth Project Paint the State Play Video

  May 10, 2010 7:49 PM

  MISSOULA - Montana native and bass player for Pearl Jam, Jeff Ament will be one of the judges that will choose the winner of the Montana's Meth Project's Paint the State art contest. Ament joins a panel of Paint the State judges that includes Montana artist and gallery owner... more »

• Cuts hit Elkhorn Meth Treatment Center

  April 16, 2010 12:03 PM

  HELENA - Governor Brian Schweitzer's $40 million budget cuts are being applied across Montana, and one of the affected facilities is the Elkhorn Meth Treatment Center in Boulder. The News Station's Marnee Banks spoke with a woman at the center who says that without her bed at the center,... more »

• Paint the State contest to combat meth in MT Play Video

  April 15, 2010 7:02 PM

  MISSOULA - Montana is again launching a successful program to help address methamphetamine use in the state. In 2006, Paint the State became the largest public art contest in history. The Montana Meth Project selected Big Sky High School senior Emily Dean to be on their 20-member Youth Advisory... more »

• Columbia Falls meth lab busted Play Video

  April 12, 2010 1:17 PM

  COLUMBIA FALLS - A local man has been arrested in a meth lab bust which happened late Sunday night at the Columbia Falls RV Park. Flathead County Sherriff Mike Meehan says that authorities received an anonymous tip that meth-related activities were taking place at the home and police were... more »

• Butte man admits to trafficking 50 lbs. of meth

  March 18, 2010 9:58 PM

  MISSOULA - A Butte man pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday, admitting to his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking organization. Alexander Fetters, 33, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute meth. An investigation revealed that Fetters was the contact for an Arizona source of meth and arranged deals with... more »

• MT Meth Project looking for help Play Video

  March 17, 2010 9:03 AM

  MISSOULA - The Montana Meth Project is looking for some youth volunteers to be the eyes and ears in their communities. Montana Meth Project Youth Advisory coordinators say they're trying to get at least one student between the ages of 14 and 22 from every school in Montana. ... more »