CrimeStoppers of Mineral County

07/03/2026

06/15/2026

The FBI is offering a reward up to $50,000 for information to locate and capture Michael Timothy Puckett. This adds to the $10,000 already being offered by the U.S. Marshals Service for a combined reward up to $60,000.

FBI Richmond is assisting the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshals, the Virginia State Police, and multiple local and state agencies in a manhunt for Puckett, who is facing an Aggravated Murder charge in Virginia.

Carroll County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a welfare check at Puckett's home on Fancy Gap Highway on Friday at approximately 9:30 p.m. When they arrived and made contact, authorities said Puckett opened fire, shooting both deputies, killing one deputy and injuring the second. He then fled the scene.

We are asking the public to check surveillance video or trail/hunting camera images to assist in real-time tracking of the fugitive. We also ask home and business owners to lock your vehicles, close your garage doors, lock up your sheds and do not leave anything outside Puckett could use to assist him to elude capture. Call 911 if you see Puckett.

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

The Missoula Police Department is investigating two random assaults and two vehicle break-ins that occurred in the Franklin to the Fort neighborhood during the overnight hours of June 8-9, 2026. Detectives believe the incidents may be related.

The incidents occurred between approximately 11:15 p.m. and 1:15 a.m. Officers are asking residents and businesses in the Franklin to the Fort neighborhood to review any available surveillance footage recorded between 11:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. for suspicious activity.

Detectives are attempting to identify a male who may be connected to these incidents. The individual is described as being approximately 6 feet tall, red hair, scraggly beard, wearing a green and black plaid jacket, possibly carrying a black backpack and may be in possession of a rifle, shotgun, or other long object. It is possible at this time, the suspect is no longer wearing the clothing from the assaults.

Residents are encouraged to check their yards and surrounding property for any objects that may have been used as a weapon. The suspect may have discarded the item in the area.
Anyone who observed suspicious activity in the area or who has surveillance footage that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact Detective Smith at (406) 552-6335 or by email at [email protected].

Residents are reminded to remain aware of their surroundings and report suspicious activity immediately. If you see an individual matching this description, do not approach them. Call 911 immediately and provide as much information as possible to dispatchers, including updated clothing description and direction of travel.

The investigation remains active, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

06/15/2026

We are asking your assistance in locating Matthew Sees The Elk, who also goes by "Bounce Kain". He's an 18-year-old Native American male, described as approximately 6’02” and 260 lbs, was last seen on Monday, 06/08/2026, in the Helena, MT downtown area. He was last seen wearing blue pajama pants, a camo jacket, and possibly carrying a red backpack.

Matthew is known to frequent the local library and spend time walking around the downtown area.

If you have information, please contact our dispatch center at 406-457-8866 or you may email our general email at: [email protected]

Thank you, Helena!

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Missoula police are asking the public to help locate a 47-year-old woman who has been reported missing.The Missoula Police Department said Misty Marie Thomas wa