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Articles with the Tag: Polson Police Department

Briefs for Dec. 27, 2023

Public safety forums to continue in new year by George Simpson, Polson Chief of Police POLSON — Last Summer while I was Interim Chief of Police, I began our Public Safety Forums to to address public safety issues in the community. I believe that the community defines our criteria for success. I...

George Simpson sworn in as new Polson police chief George Simpson sworn in as new Polson police chief

POLSON — Long-time Polson police officer George Simpson was sworn in as the new police chief at the Sept. 6 Polson City Commission meeting. District Court Judge Deborah Kim Christopher welcomed the new chief by saying, “He is grounded in the value system and tradition of hard work.” ...

New Polson Police Chief selected

News from the office of the City Manager, Ed Meece POLSON — George Simpson has accepted a job offer for the position of Police Chief with the City of Polson – effective immediately. Chief Simpson is an eight-year veteran of the Polson Police Department, where he served as both a Sergeant and...

Bigknife pleads guilty to felony assault

POLSON — Judge James Manley, who came out of retirement to substitute for Judge Molly Owen, set a sentencing date of Sept. 6 for a man accused of shooting an elderly man’s eye out with a BB gun. Marshall Bigknife, 19, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court on July 19 to felony assault ...

Notice from the Polson Police Department

News from the Polson Police Department POLSON — We are committed to a partnership with members and guests of our community that inspires confidence in all to make Polson a safe and pleasant place to live, work, learn and play. We strive to produce positive results that preserve the peace, prevent ...

Polson police, business owners meets to improve public safety

POLSON — Interim Polson Police Chief George Simpson held a round table discussion on June 30 to discuss strategies for keeping the community safe with those living and working in downtown Polson.  “I’ve been in Polson about nine years now, and every summer we have an uptick in disor...

Salisbury pleads guilty to assault Salisbury pleads guilty to assault

POLSON — A Polson man, awaiting sentencing on a felony count of partner or family member assault (PFMA), gained two more PFMA charges and will be sentenced on two of the three charges in May. Shawn Salisbury, 46, entered a plea of guilty to two counts of partner or family member assault. Accordin...

Growlers on Main experiences break in Growlers on Main experiences break in

POLSON — Growlers on Main, located at 208 Main Street in Polson, was broken into via the front window at approximately 2 a.m. on Jan. 12. A representative from Growlers commented that they’ve heard it’s been happening around town, mentioning similar break ins occurred recently around Riccia...

Salisbury pleads guilty to assault

POLSON — A Polson man has admitted to his involvement in a domestic disturbance that occurred in September. Shawn Allen Salisbury, 46, entered a plea of guilty at District Court in Polson on Nov. 2 to partner or family member assault. Salisbury also admitted that he has two prior convictions for partne...

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Community Honorees 2022 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Community Honorees 2022

News from Dana Grant LAKE COUNTY — Heroes in the movies often appear larger than life. They have special abilities and wear some outrageous outfits. Not to mention teleportation, mind melding, and all the rest. Local heroes might not have the same fashion sense or unusual skills, but they do share...


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