Jefferson County Montana Sheriff's Office

Jefferson County Montana Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Agency

06/06/2026

Here is an update to the investigation into the reports of barbed wire across area trails.

06/04/2026

Emergency crews are responding to a vehicle crash on I-15 northbound between Elk Park and Bernice. Please SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER in the area of the incident..

Text 51MTALERT to 888777 to receive these messages via text.

05/25/2026

🔥Wildfire Update 5/25🔥

🔥Jericho Creek- Helena Ranger District. The fire is approximately 2,068 acres and is 31% contained.

Strategic firing operations conducted yesterday were successful in bringing the fire to containment lines. Today, resources will continue to secure containment lines and patrol the fire area. Fire activity within the fire perimeter area is expected to increase and smoke will continue to be visible through the week.

An increased chance of precipitation is forecasted throughout the week that will help to moderate fire activity and keep the fire within containment lines.

Resources assigned to the fire include two hotshot crews, one dozer, two masticators, one excavator, one skidgine, one water tender, two engines, three suppression modules, and a Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) module.

Fire vehicle traffic will be heavy on Telegraph and Hahn Creek roads this week and the public is asked to avoid this area as well as the Continental Divide area south of MacDonald Pass to Minnehaha/Bryon Creek Road.

Fire information can also be found at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/mthlf-jericho-creek.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day weekend it's important that we remember why we have the opportunities we do in our great nation. We can never repay the ultimate sacrifice so many paid to ensure our freedom, but we can pause to reflect on the toll so many, too many, families have experienced. May we never take that sacrifice for granted. As we enjoy our day today, please take a moment to think about and honor those who made it all possible.

05/24/2026

🔥Wildfire Update 5/24🔥

🔥Jericho Creek- Helena Ranger District. The fire remains at approximately 1,000 acres.

Strategic firing operations are planned to occur on the fire today, as crews continue the process of burning fuels between the uncontrolled fire edge and constructed indirect control lines. Depending on conditions, firing operations may continue into tomorrow.

Smoke will be visible from Highway 12, northern Jefferson County, and the Helena area.

Resources assigned to the fire include two hotshot crews, one dozer, two masticators, one excavator, one skidgine, one water tender, two engines, three suppression modules, and a Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) module.

No closures are in effect, but the public is asked to avoid the fire area and the Continental Divide area south of MacDonald Pass to Minnehaha/Bryon Creek Road.

FIre information can also be found at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/mthlf-jericho-creek.

05/14/2026

[5/14/26] REMINDER: Work begins Monday, May 18th on an important wildland fuels mitigation project in Saddle Mountain Park in Montana City. Expect to see work crews in the area for most of next week.

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Boulder, MT
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