Yellowstone County: Who Got Arrested This Time?

It was another busy week for the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office. In the weekly activity report covering January 19 through January 25, 2026, deputies handled 497 calls for service, made 13 arrests, and completed 276 case reports.

That averages out to more than 70 calls a day, giving you a pretty good idea of how steady things stay for local deputies.

Arrests and Charges Overview

As always, this report reflects arrests and charges, not convictions. Some individuals were booked into custody, while others were issued a Notice to Appear in court, depending on the situation.

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Drug-Related Offenses Lead to Multiple Arrests

A number of arrests during the week were tied to drugs and related offenses, including possession and paraphernalia charges. Here are the individuals and charges listed in the report:

• Roger Petty, 33
Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs
Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

• Arthur Doney, 47
Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs
Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Person

• Elizabeth Howe, 49
Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs
Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant Other Jurisdiction

• Eric Rosser, 34
Obstructing a Peace Officer or Other Public Servant

Warrant and Contempt of Court Arrests

Several individuals were taken into custody due to outstanding warrants or contempt-of-court charges.

• Kevin Wright, 42
Contempt of Court - Felony
Warrant County

• Daniel Craig, 39
Warrant - Out of State
Warrant Other Jurisdiction

• Shane Klein, 37
Contempt of Court - Misdemeanor
Animal Complaint

• Justin Anderson, 40
Contempt of Court - Misdemeanor
Miscellaneous Traffic Other

Trespassing and Protection Order Violations Addressed

Deputies also responded to incidents involving trespassing and violations of protection orders.

• Billie Ball, 52
Criminal Trespass to Property

• Gary Plainbull, 35
Criminal Trespass to Property
(Notice to Appear)

• Brooke Wooley, 39
Violation of a Protection Order – 1st Offense
(Notice to Appear)

Impaired Driving and Traffic Offenses Reported

Driving-related offenses were also included in this week’s report.

• Carter Koza, 23
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and or Drugs – 1st Offense
(Notice to Appear)

• Sienna Deonier, 19
Miscellaneous Traffic Other

Understanding the Scope of Weekly Calls

When you zoom out and look at the full picture, 497 calls in one week means deputies are responding to everything from serious crimes to welfare checks and traffic issues, often back-to-back and around the clock.

Not every call results in an arrest, but every call still requires time, paperwork, and follow-up. These weekly reports are released as part of the Sheriff’s Office’s transparency efforts, giving the public a clearer look at what law enforcement is dealing with across Yellowstone County each week.

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A Reminder About Arrest Reports

It’s important to remember that this report reflects charges at the time of arrest, not the final outcome of each case. Court proceedings will determine what happens next for each individual listed.