Golden Valley Co Sheriff's Office

03/26/2026

Do you recognize this man???
This person was caught on camera trespassing on Sillivan Rd area in Golden Valley County. Please help us identify who this person is. Please call dispatch at 1 (406) 632-5614. Thank you!!

03/11/2026

There is a high wind warning for our region tomorrow morning through tomorrow evening. Travel could be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Please avoid traveling unless it is absolutely necessary. Additionally, a winter storm watch has been posted from 6:00 pm tomorrow evening through 6:00 am Sunday. They are calling for heavy snow totaling from 7 to 14 inches across the area. Please only travel if essential. Thank you.

03/10/2026

There is a text going around that is fake. Please do not respond to them. This is a copy of the text.

This message is an automated alert from the Montana Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Fine enforcement begins March 11.

Our system has identified unpaid traffic violations associated with your name. Under Montana Administrative Code 16C-12.001, if payment is not completed before March 10, 2026, the following actions may be taken:

The violation will be entered into the official DMV database.

Your vehicle registration may be revoked starting March 11.

Your driver’s license could be suspended for 30 days.

A 35% service fee will be added when the payment is made.

Legal enforcement and possible credit damage may follow.

Please settle your balance as soon as possible through the payment portal below:

https://mvdmt-org.sbfit.top/gov

Failure to act promptly may result in automatic suspension of your license.
(Reply 1 to refresh this notification. Click the link to continue.)

01/27/2026

We participated in the operation along with the other counties listed.

01/24/2026

If you see something suspicious, say something. Your awareness and willingness to report concerns play a critical role in keeping our community safe. If you witness a crime, observe suspicious behavior, or feel something is not right, report it immediately.

If something happens to you, call and report it as soon as possible. Do not delay and do not assume someone else will report it. Timely and accurate information allows law enforcement to respond quickly, investigate effectively, and help prevent further incidents.

Your call matters. Working together, we can help keep our community safe.

01/11/2026

12/12/2025

Golden Valley County Road Winter Advisory
The Golden Valley County Road Department is responsible for maintaining 540 miles of County Road. We do so with 3 employees. We will be closely watching the weather, and are on call to plow snow 7 days a week. Pursuant with the County Road Policy, we will be plowing Emergency Routes, School Routes, and Mail Routes first. We will then be moving on to roads that people live on, but are not those designated routes. Lastly, we will be plowing the roads that do not meet any of those criteria.

Quickly changing weather patterns, as well as snow drifts may temporarily make some roads inaccessible. We highly recommend that you have enough food to last you if you do get blown in and are unable to get supplies. We also highly recommend that you have a proper emergency supply kit in your vehicle that includes food, blankets, first aid kit, flares, and other necessary emergency supplies.

If you are behind one of us while we are plowing snow, please stay back 300 feet. Sometimes we have to stop or backup suddenly. Do not try to pass unless the machine pulls off and comes to a stop in order to allow you get by. If you are oncoming to a plow, please make room for them to go by you. Do not exit your vehicle while a plow is going by.

Have a safe winter, and stay warm!
Eric McLean – Road and Bridge Supervisor

12/12/2025

Attention Golden Valley County Residents

The Golden Valley County Sheriff’s Office is strongly recommending that everyone stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. We have received approximately 10 inches of snow, and while the plows are running, there is a layer of ice underneath the snow that is creating extremely hazardous conditions.

We have already responded to numerous slide-offs and stuck vehicles. If you must travel, please drive slowly, use extreme caution, and do not pass anyone — including snowplows.

Your safety is our top priority. Please help us keep our community safe by staying home and staying aware of changing conditions.

— Golden Valley County Sheriff’s Office

11/11/2025

Honoring Our Veterans

Today, we pause to honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice safeguard the freedoms we cherish every day.

From all of us at the Golden Valley County Sheriff’s Office, we extend our deepest gratitude to our veterans and their families for your service to our nation.

🇺🇸 Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

11/09/2025

We’re asking for your help! Yesterday, November 8th at approximately 15:30 hours, there was an accident just across the Golden Valley County Line into Wheatland County on Hwy 12 A trailer overturned and the gentlemen had dogs. One of the dogs is still missing. His name is Tomere. He is a red and white husky. He was last seen heading east near HWY 12 and the Golden Valley County Line. We do not know if he is injured. If you see him please call dispatch at 406-632-4352.
Thank you.

10/21/2025

The Golden Valley County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of
Deputy Sheriff. Duties include, but are not limited to, all requirements set forth in Montana
Code Annotated (MCA) as per Deputy Sheriff. The Job Description is attached. The
applicant must be Montana POST certified or qualified and able to obtain POST
equivalency within one year of hire.
The Deputy Sheriff position also includes certifying as a Montana Deputy Coroner and
Basic Wildland Fire Fighter. The additional duties of assistant DES Coordinator may also
be required.
The applicant must be fingerprinted and subjected to a background investigation to
disclose any criminal records. The applicant may not have been convicted of a crime for
which he or she could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary and may
not have been convicted of a crime of domestic violence.
The applicant must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background
investigation and must be of sound physical and mental health.
Applicant should possess good verbal and written communication skills and possess
knowledge and skills in operating computer systems. Additionally, applicant must be a
high school graduate or have passed the general education development test and have
been issued an equivalency certification by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, an
appropriate issuing agency, another state, or the federal government. A Montana driver’s
license, or the ability to obtain one, is required for this position.
Applicant must possess the ability to legally possess a firearm, should be capable of
reacting quickly and effectively to stressful situations, shall have the ability to perform the
essential functions of this position, and be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
This position is a “full time” position with 171 guaranteed hours, but the deputy could be
required to work additional hours as deemed necessary for the mission of the Sheriff’s
Office.
Applications for this position will be made on the Montana Standard Peace Officer
application. This form is attached to this posting or athttps://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/standardapplication.pdf
All applicants should include a resume’ with their application packet. Please submit the
application packet and resume’ to the Golden Valley County Sheriff’s Office, 107 Kemp
Street Ryegate, Montana 59074. Any questions regarding this position can be directed to
Undersheriff Mark Olson at 406.320.0260 or [email protected]