Man Killed by Montana Sheriff’s Deputies After Ramming Car Into Cruiser Following Pursuit

Malta, Montana – Authorities in Phillips County, Montana, were involved in a fatal altercation Sunday evening when a suspect rammed his car into a sheriff’s deputy cruiser. The man, who was later killed by deputies, was believed to be connected to a shooting incident in the small town of Saco, located west of Malta on Highway 2. Phillips County Sheriff Jerry Lytle revealed in a press release on Monday that the deputies responded to reports …

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Montana Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Woman Facing Multiple Felony Animal Cruelty Charges

BUTTE, Mont. — A bench warrant without bond has been issued for Veronica Lasell, who is facing eight felony animal cruelty charges. Lasell was supposed to appear for her arraignment before Silver Bow District Court Judge Robert Whelan but failed to show up, despite court records indicating she bonded out of jail the day prior. This marks the second arraignment she has missed. The previous time, a bench warrant was executed on Dec. 24, 2023, …

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