Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department

Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department The Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department is responsible for providing all law enforcement services to the citizens of Butte-Silver Bow.

We are a consolidated city/county agency. Our chief administrator is an elected Sheriff. Our current Sheriff is Ed Lester. In addition to law enforcement services, the BSBLED is also responsible for operating the Silver Bow Detention Center and the 911 Dispatch Center. The BSBLED consists of all Police Officers, Detention Officers, and Dispatchers.

06/01/2026

Neveah Schroeder has been located and is safe. Thank you.

Today, we remember our fallen law enforcement officers. These 18 officers paid the ultimate sacrifice after swearing to ...
05/15/2026

Today, we remember our fallen law enforcement officers. These 18 officers paid the ultimate sacrifice after swearing to protect the citizens of Butte-Silver Bow.

Please take a moment today to honor the officers across Montana and our nation who answered the call of duty and never returned home to their loved ones.

Congratulations to Detention Officers Brian Fitzpatrick and Mitch Mihailovich for graduating the Montana Law Enforcement...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to Detention Officers Brian Fitzpatrick and Mitch Mihailovich for graduating the Montana Law Enforcement Academy Correction/Detention Officer Basic!

04/29/2026

Thank you to all the people who assisted in looking for young Mason Burdeau. Citizens spotted him and contacted the 911 Communications Center. Officers responded. He was located safely and is being returned home. Thanks again for looking for him and calling our agency when he was located.

Congratulations to Officers Erika Tuller and Kaelan Connacher as they graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy...
04/21/2026

Congratulations to Officers Erika Tuller and Kaelan Connacher as they graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy as part of BASIC Class #189. Graduation took place today in Helena, MT.

We are hiring for the position of non-confirmed Sworn Police Officer. Apply by scanning the QR code below or visit the B...
04/09/2026

We are hiring for the position of non-confirmed Sworn Police Officer. Apply by scanning the QR code below or visit the Butte-Silver Bow government website and search open job postings!

04/04/2026

Butte Police Media Release

April 4, 2026 at 1505 hours

The Butte Police Department is investigating numerous reports of broken windows across the city.

Preliminary findings indicate the damage was caused by projectiles launched from slingshots.

Following an extensive investigation throughout the day, multiple suspects have been taken into custody and evidence has been recovered.

Anyone whose home, vehicle, or business has been damaged is encouraged to contact the Butte Police Department at 406-497-1120 to file a report.

The investigation is ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Sheriff Ed Lester

03/06/2026

SCAM ALERT

Residents in the Butte–Silver Bow area have reported receiving text messages claiming to be from the “MVD” stating that the recipient has unpaid fines. The message warns that failure to click a link and pay the fine will result in suspension of their driver’s license.

These messages are fraudulent.

Government agencies do not request payment or threaten license suspension through unsolicited text messages with links. Do not click on any links or provide personal or financial information.

Always verify the source before responding to any unexpected message. If you receive a similar text, it is best to delete and report it as spam.

02/20/2026

Sara Salusso has been located and is safe. Thank you for your assistance.

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFFBUTTE-SILVER BOW LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT225 ALASKA STREETPHONE (406) 497-1120 BUTTE, MONTANA ...
02/19/2026

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
BUTTE-SILVER BOW LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT
225 ALASKA STREET
PHONE (406) 497-1120 BUTTE, MONTANA 59701 FAX (406) 497-1181

MISSING PERSON

The Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department is asking for help from the public to locate a missing person.

The missing person is Sara Salusso (age 47) Sara is 5’6” tall and weighs 250 lbs. She has brown hair and blue eyes. A photo of Sara is included.

Sara walked away from the Hayes-Morris House on Main Street in Butte on February 14th. She has been in contact with a relative via phone as recently as Noon on February 17th. She is believed to be in the uptown Butte area. She does not have a vehicle and is likely on foot. Sara has some mental health issues.

We would like to locate Sara in order to check on her welfare.

If anyone sees Sara, they are asked to call the Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department at 406-497-1120.

The case number is 06-02556.

Address

225 N Alaska Street
Butte, MT
59701

Telephone

+14064971120

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