Blaine County Sheriff’s Office MT

06/04/2026

Owner has been located!!! Thank you all for helping!

Attention horse owners, a loose horse has been reported approximately 1.5-2 miles west of Chinook on Old Hwy Road W. If you are the owner or have information regarding the horse's ownership, please contact the Blaine County Sheriff's Office at 406-357-3260. Thank you.

06/02/2026

Please everybody get out and vote tomorrow! If you'd be so kind, please vote yes for the county mill levy increase that will go to the public safety fund for Law Enforcement.

Thank you.
Undersheriff
Chris Adair

05/29/2026

Today we reflect on the life and memory of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Rutherford who was killed in the line of duty on May 29th, 2003. Please keep Deputy Rutherford and his family in your thoughts and prayers today. He will never be forgotten.

05/15/2026

Hello everybody! I know Absentee ballots are already in some of your hands but I wanted to take a minute to educate you on the Mill Levy increase that the Sheriff's Office is asking for this year. It's on the ballot for June as a ballot issue. If enough people say yes then it will be voted on in November.

I ask you to please consider voting yes for it.

The Sheriff's Office is public safety funded and has been for a decade. That means that our budget is based on the value of the Mill. Much like the local schools.

When this started, our operating budget was around $800,000. It is currently north of $1.2M. Again, keep in mind that we have not had a budget increase in over ten years.

Consider how much the price of everything has gone up in that time. Wages (cost of living), tires, fuel, etc... We cannot support our budget based on the Mills that we get anymore. That has become a burden on the general budget. This is why we are asking for an increase.

We are asking for an additional 12 mills which is approximately $173,000 annually. The increase sunsets in 10 years. It is further explained on your ballot.

Please vote yes for the ballot issue BLA-001 to get our increase on the ballot in November.

Don't hesitate to contact me with questions.

Thanks you,
Undersheriff
Chris Adair

04/26/2026

Update! Crossing is back open.

Harlem Railroad crossing is currently blocked due to maintenance issues with a train. It will be at least two hours before train is moved. Please take alternate routes. Thank you.

04/14/2026

We would like to acknowledge Chinook FFA for their efforts in supporting Blaine County Sheriff's Deputies in becoming the 2026 Chinook Donkey Basketball Champions. Thank you for inviting us! See you next year!

04/12/2026

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (NPSTW) is observed annually during the second week of April. Throughout this week, we would like to extend our gratitude to our dedicated 911 Dispatchers who continue to serve with unwavering dedication in this challenging profession. You are a crucial component of our team, providing a steady voice and unseen support. Every call is handled with professionalism and care, and we appreciate your commitment. Thank you for your dedication to serving Blaine County's communities.
-Undersheriff Chris Adair

04/08/2026

04/07/2026

Newest Update: all items were recovered!

Update for clarification: Sunday’s tithes and offerings were locked away and secured, they were not touched.

This is a post I (Pastor Dylan) am saddened to make.

Between the hours of 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 5th, and 10:30 AM on Monday, April 6th, our church was broken into.

Along with the vandalism, several items were taken that directly impact our ability to minister effectively to our congregation and our community. Law enforcement has been notified, and due to the value of the stolen property, this is being treated as a felony.

There is a monetary reward being offered by an outside benefactor for information leading to the return of these items.

If the individual(s) responsible would return the property and meet with me personally, there may be an opportunity to resolve this without charges being pursued.

If you have any information, please contact:
Chinook Police Department
Pastor Dylan McKeehan - 501-299-3921
Justin Simenson – 406-399-4075

01/19/2026

Update: She has been safely located!
If you have any information, please contact Fort Belknap Tribal Police 406-353-2933