Levine said each Cascade County judge has about 1,200 cases, and that is a heavier caseload than the average district court judge can handle. The Sheriffs Office did not immediately respond for comment. Unfortunately, we have a high crime rate per capita in comparison to other communities in Montana and I think a big piece of that is methamphetamine and fentanyl, and that seems to be involved in a lot of our cases, including our violent cases. They need a leader who communicates a vision and works alongside them to carry it out. Sixty-five state inmates were transferred to the private prison near Shelby this week as part of a deal ending the Montana Department of Corrections' use of the regional prison in Cascade County . On Aug. 17, they'll interview Eric Bailey at 1 p.m. and David Phillips at 2 p.m. Kayla Williams withdrew her name from consideration, Commissioner Jim Larson said. Slaughter won with a significant margin. Both judges were given the same questions, and the Tribune has done its best to give each candidate equal space. You cant just start a program or a task force and waste incredible resources namely our people on mediocre plans. A sheriff's office in Washington state has released the identities of three climbers killed in an avalanche on a remote, jagged peak in the Cascade Mountains By Associated Press Feb. 22, 2023 Since-debunked conspiracies around election integrity took off around the U.S. after former President Donald Trump denied election results in 2020. For more information concerning these permits, please view our related links. When asked if he would support adult-use marijuana sales being put on a ballot, Slaughter said that the people voted for it and he would support it going back on a ballot. Slaughter said that people are not asked to work overtime, but Groskreutz said four or five stories matched up concerning hours. Levine said its a challenge to move a case forward if a victim recants, refuses to cooperate or cannot be located for trial, and the prosecutors try to get as much supervision as they can through a plea agreement. MinnPost photo by Bill Kelley June 30, 2022 The three candidates vying to be the next sheriff. Moore said things went very smoothly during the day and they were happy with that. He said theyd heard rumors of a DUI but since it didnt show in the background check conducted by the county HR department, they didnt consider it. Nicole Girten is a reporter for the Daily Montanan. So, Jesses announcement on June 15ththat he would be running for re-election as a Republican was not a surprise. Second, Jesse claims his break with the Democratic Party was triggered by a personal Facebook post from a Great Falls Democrat. Finally, as Sheriff, Mr. endstream
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So if you think about it, if we are experiencing more cases per capita and if we are taking more cases to trial than even Yellowstone County, and Yellowstone County has eight judges and two standing masters, so theyve got 10 people to handle their district court caseload. Whether it is the County Health Board, our local political party, our courts, the Board of Regents, or Roberts Rules of Order, he thinks he knows better. Inquiries regarding this resource can be made on 406-444-3930 and via fax on 406-444-4920. What Is The City Of Great Falls Doing About The FUMC Homeless Camp? This office is located at 325 2nd Ave North, Great Falls. Topics discussed during the evening included staffing shortages at the Cascade County Detention Center, management styles and party affiliation. Democrat Candidates 2024 - Cascade County Democrats Democrat Candidates 2024 Let us know if you're interested in running for office in Cascade County! @hSt@
The debate is available to watch online via the Great Falls Pachyderm Clubs Facebook Page. You can email our chair, Ron Szabo at chair@cascadecountydemocrats.org for more information. 100, Great Falls, MT 59401. One. Doctor In His 70s Reveals the One Thing That Helped Him Get All His Youthful Energy Back! He would not have won election without that support. 2023 www.greatfallstribune.com. Could our community benefit from more investment in public safety? One of the other applicants for the position, Antoinette Wells, filed the complaint in January with the Montana Human Rights Bureau against the county commissioners and county human resources director for the intentional discrimination and unethical hiring practices of Phillips. View 1768 NW Cascade Heights Dr, Albany, OR 97321 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. Filing fees paid by the candidate may not be refunded. K^o-43e?M3}[q1/[_2+mO$5a55 .'"Ex
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Phone: 406-454-6979 Non-emergency Sheriff's Dispatch, Additional Phone: 406-750-1891 Sheriff's Cell, 3800 Ulm N Frontage Road Great Falls MT 59404, How to Report Sexual Abuse or Harassment (PDF), Concealed Weapons Permit Renewal Form (PDF), Executing court-issued civil and criminal process, Providing patrol and investigative functions, Providing a secure, healthy detention facility, Providing professional training for personnel, Maintaining an accurate record-keeping system. . So, if we can both tackle supply and demand on the drug side and do our part through the criminal justice system to do that, that would really help, but if were not keeping up, I dont see that getting better., I believe that the judicial branch has said we need 2.5 judges more than what we have. She said when she was not confirmed by the Senate, her cases were divided among other judges who kept some of them after David Grubich, her opponent, was appointed. But she said people called her staff and said they thought it was strange employees were in the office on Friday and we just want to make sure youre not fixing this election for Rina.. Another of my priorities as sheriff is to provide leadership for our sheriffs office, which will, in turn, improve employee retention and morale. I will spend every day as sheriff making sure our deputies and detention officers have the tools and training they need to make them effective and to keep them safe so they can go home to their families. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Douglas County Coroner's Office. Groskreutz stated, "I know what can be done better, I have plans to get it done, and in June, I would appreciate your support. Position: Elections Specialist Salary: $18.15 per hour Schedule: Full-time with Benefits Closing Date: Open Until Filled Department: Clerk & Recorder's Office Cascade County Elections Office 325 2nd Ave N Ste 113, Great Falls MT . You now have the ability to interact with an incarcerated individual through Securus Technologies. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Cascade County, Montana QuickFacts Cascade County, Montana Table (a) Includes persons reporting only one race (c) Economic Census - Puerto Rico data are not comparable to U.S. Economic Census data (b) Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in applicable race categories Eight candidates are vying to unseat incumbent LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva in the upcoming June 7 primary election. We also have to make current sheriffs office programs and task forces work for OUR county. We refused to act as the Facebook Police. Any individual in this community whether Democrat, Republican, or Independent has the right to express his/her views without fear within the parameters provided by the courts. And if that passes, then the commissioners can have some ability to allocate that towards public safety. It's my job to carry out your mission.". They talk top public safety issues, the department's Indigenous-based logo and more. Greg Gianforte. Commissioners announced in late August that they had selected Phillips, the former undersheriff at Cascade County Sheriffs Office, to fill the vacancy. -JhtLo$3v@\K><6M6OV~Zf|kd:` *
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X($)X The last year already had been an "absolute nightmare" for her and her elections staff because the skeptics called for the hand counting of paper ballots, among other unrealistic demands, Moore said. The group also created a website with the information from the FAQ at https://votinginmontana.org/. I am proud to say weve done that, but there is more to do. When Jesse Slaughter asked members of the Cascade County Democrat Central Committee for their support for his candidacy as a Democrat for Cascade County Sheriff in 2018, some members wondered whether the commitment he espoused for the Democratic Party was less a conviction and more a calculation. You have to finish it. The Foresthill woman, identified by officials as Lois Barton, died at her home, reported the Sacramento Bee, citing the Placer County Sheriff's Office. The team at CCSO has accomplished so much in my first term. The sheriff needs to be the one to provide a vision for these programs. A search in District Court records, which are publicly available at the courthouse, shows tax liens filed against Phillips for unpaid state taxes in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2010, ranging from $1,617 to $15,000. Ive worked for Cascade County Sheriffs Office for 22 years. Department A is the department Levine is currently vying for. I am guided by my faith and my family. You deserve it. I answered all the questions asked during my interview completely and honestly.. Wells interview was not recorded due to technical difficulties, according to the county. To keep moving forward, Id be honored to have your vote on June 7th. GREAT FALLS More than 100 people attended a debate on Monday between Jesse Slaughter and Jay Groskreutz, several weeks ahead of the primary election in the race for Cascade County Sheriff. Here's why. They have no idea what the process is, they dont want to ask, they just want to accuse, Moore said. It really could, but that is up to the voters to decide., I can tell you as a judge that I would feel more comfortable having people be out in the community if I know that theyre being monitored, such as by GPS or alcohol monitoring, because a lot of the times drugs and alcohol are involved in most of our criminal cases. g k|E47M1Fo^``xeO@Xv;ew3:_x8cwO ;a
GREAT FALLS More than 100 people attended a debate on Monday between Jesse Slaughter and Jay Groskreutz, several weeks ahead of the primary election in the race for Cascade County Sheriff.. It also means enhanced training for our employees. I am accountable to the community members of Cascade County, my boss. A sheriff's office in Washington state has released the identities of three climbers killed in an avalanche on a remote, jagged peak in the Cascade Mountains. While Slaughter is running for re-election based off the track record of his first administration, Groskreutz said he is seeking to change the culture at the detention center with more open communication and openly criticized Slaughters management of the facility based on conversations with staff. Valid picture ID is required. A Zoom option is also available. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. A twenty-five-year veteran of the Sheriffs office had already declared his candidacy as a Republican and Jesse, as an outsider with far less experience, would have had a hard time winning in a primary. A judge needs to stay as a neutral and fair referee., One of the things that Ive learned over time is sometimes people just really need to have their day in court and they need to have the time to feel heard. Ron Szabo, ChairmanCascade County Central Committee, Tags: Cascade County, Cascade County Democrats, Democrats, Jesse Slaughter, Montana, Sheriff, The next CCDCC monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16th 2023, at 6 pm. This is the second in a two-part series asking the candidates for Cascade County District Judge, David Grubich and Michele R. Levine, about their views through a series of questions. A Snohomish County sheriff's spokeswoman says one person is dead and four others have been injured by a partial ice cave collapse in northwestern Washington. Law enforcement was called Friday after a group of election integrity skeptics in Cascade County escalated tactics, circling the county office and waiting for election officials and staff to come . This is the second in a two-part series asking the candidates for Cascade County District Judge, David Grubich and Michele R. Levine, about their views through a series of questions. That requires leadership. hUn0=lX! It is not the judges job to micromanage the players on the field. See your ballot, research candidates and referendums, and vote informed Interviews will be held in executive session on Monday, Feb. 27, at the HAPO Center, followed by a public meet . Slaughter said that the department is down 16 officers at the Detention Center and one deputy, which Groskreutz disputed. That background and experience will help me better appreciate the separation of powers. The city recently voted to start the process of getting a referendum on adult-use marijuana sales on the ballot in November. endstream
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Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Also available at the Juvenile Detention Center Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm Thursday Evenings 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Slaughter was elected Cascade County Sheriff in 2019 as a Democrat until he changed his party affiliation to Republican in 2021. (Assn. Cascade County Election 2022 Cascade County Sheriff Candidate Profiles: Slaughter & Groskreutz BY ECB Staff 0 May 16, 2022 Jesse Slaughter In 2018 I ran for Cascade County Sheriff because I saw an opportunity to improve leadership and accountability at the Sheriff's Office. Moore said Friday, the group waited for Moore and her staff, along with election observers from both parties, in the parking lot after they had been working to prepare provisional ballots to be counted Monday along with military ballots and ballots that may need to have signature issues resolved if they dont match or a voter forgot to sign. Phillips named new undersheriff at Cascade County Sheriff's Office Cascade County Republicans Political Action Committee (PAC) on Monday hosted a debate and town hall question and answer session between the incumbent Sheriff Jesse Slaughter and Corporal Jay. In fact, we did respond via email on June 11th. Moore saidafter four complaints were made to the County Attorneys Office regarding the election, theSheriffs Office was called on Wednesday to escort the van carrying ballots from the Exhibition Hall at Montana ExpoPark, where ballots were cast, across town to her office. Moore said the group took videos and photos of staff along with their car license plate numbers and that the Cascade County Sheriff's . you deserve better. Moore was up for re-election as Clerk and Recorder and is behind her opponent, Sandra Merchant, by 20 votes, according to the Secretary of States website. I believe the best predictor of future performance is past performance .You hired me in 2018 to bring a change to the Cascade County Sheriffs Office. Judge orders release of files related to investigation into former CCSO undersheriff. During the debate, one of the questions asked by moderator and PAC chairman Mike Polaske centered around how turnover rate reflects a sheriffs ability to manage and team build. Greg Gianforte. And so with that monitoring, we can make sure that people are out addressing those root causes earlier prior to trial, which is good for each defendant, and its good for community safety., "It would also reduce the failures to appear, and by reducing the failures to appear, you would reduce arrest warrants issued for people missing court and that would also help reduce jail overcrowding so that we can have that space for our most dangerous and violent people., Even with the current courthouse security staff, Levine said, For hotly-contested hearings whether it be family law hearings or criminal hearings if something gets out of hand, it could be a while before people respond, so I think everyone that works in that building thinks that we could do better for safety by better funding the sheriffs office, that is something that could be looked at.. A complaint filed with the Montana Human Rights Bureau alleges that they made the appointment despite the fact that Phillips had multiple DUI arrests and state and federal tax liens filed against him while we was a Cascade County sheriffs deputy. Since the Cascade County Sheriff's Office does not provide a local inmate roster for web lookups, you can use the Montana Correctional Offender Network Search to locate an inmate from Cascade County. Hennepin County Sheriff candidates from left: Joseph Banks, Jai Hanson, and Dawanna Witt. Concealed weapons permits must be authorized and issued by the Sheriff's Office. Guaranteed for the 7-year life of your tax return. A federal tax lien was filed against Phillips in 2012 for $38,115. But Jesse assured us that our values were his values. Both candidates - Jay Groskreutz and Jesse Slaughter - stated their goals and visions if elected in office. He said that the Sheriff has been a Democrat in Cascade County for over 80 years and that in conversations with previous sheriffs, he spoke about being embraced by Republicans even before he switched parties, including by Gov. Slaughter said at a public debate in April that although he ran as a Democrat in 2018, he was abandoned by the party in 2020. Redefining Handout: Calumet Gets Tax Abatement. A conviction will not necessarily disqualify you for the position.. 866 0 obj
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The county sheriff must receive, in addition to the salary based upon . I believe that I can work with the parties, work with the court calendar and be a team player with the other judges over the courtroom use to find way to get the things on the calendar and through the process.. He fails to understand that his job is to enforce the laws not interpret them. This article originally appeared on Great Falls Tribune: Cascade County Sheriff election results: Slaughter wins against Groskreutz. She said it was a first for unopened ballots in the 16 years shes been doing the job. Montana Democrats call for Sheriff Slaughter's resignation amid party change - The Newark Daily Times, Montana Sheriff switches parties, blasts Dems for lack of police support and for supporting Antifa COUNTER.NEWS. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. 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