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Articles with the Tag: Polson Police Department

Cherry Valley school shooting threat resolved peacefully

News from the Polson Police Department  POLSON — On the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 23, law enforcement were notified about an individual making vague threats of violence, identified as Linde Lambson.  “The Polson Police Department takes all threats of violence seriously and beg...

Polson officers awarded for exceptional service in 2020 Polson officers awarded for exceptional service in 2020

News from the Polson Police Department  POLSON — On the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 19, the Polson Police Department awarded certificates to several officers for their exceptional service to the community during the 2020 year. Polson Police Chief Wade Nash said: “Their outstanding per...

Polson police look for person taking packages Polson police look for person taking packages

News from the Polson Police Department  POLSON — On Thursday, Dec. 10, in the afternoon, a black Jeep was seen following a UPS truck around the southeast side of Polson. The occupant or occupants of the Jeep were removing packages left by the UPS delivery person. “We are reaching out...

Man faces two trial dates for car thefts

A Polson man is accused of stealing two vehicles in the Polson area. Matthew Logan Semsak, 32, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Dec. 9 to felony counts of theft and burglary.  Semsak already had a trial date set for May 3 on one count of felony theft stemming from a separat...

Man pleads not guilty to thefts Man pleads not guilty to thefts

A North Dakota man is accused of stealing the bank deposit bag from the manager’s office at Polson Bay Golf Course, not once but twice. Robert Todd Gustafson, 56, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Oct. 29 to felony theft. According to court records, on July 14, 2014, survei...

Polson Police Department recognizes heroic citizens Polson Police Department recognizes heroic citizens

News from Polson Police Department Sergeant George Simpson  POLSON — Chief Wade Nash thanked two citizens for their heroic actions on Aug. 18. He presented them with letters of recognition for heroic citizenship and Polson Police Department coins as a small token of appreciation for their ser...

Polson Police Department thanks citizens for assistance

News from the Polson Police Department Sergeant George Simpson  POLSON – On Aug. 7, during the dayshift, the Polson Police Department responded to two significant crashes on U.S. Highway 93 and one significant medical emergency incident.  The unselfish acts of kindness and good old-fa...

Fire destroys Polson home Fire destroys Polson home

POLSON – Crumpled metal and charred wood are all that remain of a mobile home destroyed by fire late Wednesday evening, July 15. Around 11 p.m., the Lake County 911 Dispatch Center received a call for a report of a structure fire on the 900 block of 7th Street East. Polson Fire Department Assistant ...

Polson Police receive defibrillators Polson Police receive defibrillators

News from Polson Police Department, Sergeant George Simpson POLSON – The Helmsley Charitable Trust Awarded $5.9 million to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to ensure that every law enforcement patrol vehicle in Montana has an automated external defibrillator or AED. Th...

Anti-racism protest moves peacefully through Polson Anti-racism protest moves peacefully through Polson

POLSON – Protests following the death of George Floyd have spread across the country from big cities to small towns as American citizens take a stand against racism. On Thursday, June 4, about 50 people in Polson picked up signs and marched through town. Organizers Jessica Mali Edwards and Jenn Grov...


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