Manhattan Montana Police Department

04/09/2026

National Take Back Initiative (NTBI) April 25, 2026.

IF you have any medications, vitamins or supplements that need to be discarded/destroyed please deposit into the green med collection box located in the lobby at the Manhattan Police Department BEFORE Saturday April 25, 2026.

Lobby hours are Monday-Thursday 9:30am 0 4:30pm

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please place all pills, capsules, tablets into a sealed Ziploc bag before depositing.

Liquid products (such as cough syrup) must remain sealed in their original container.

IF original container is deposited, please remove any identifying information from the container.

IV solutions, injectables and syringes WILL NOT be accepted.

Inhalers, batteries (including v**e pens with non-removeable batteries) WILL NOT be accepted.

Illicit substances (such as ma*****na) WILL NOT be accepted & SHOULD NOT be dispensed in collection box.

Any questions, please contact MPD at 406 284-6630

04/08/2026

This little guy is a Kenwood VP 8000. This is the radio we use at the Manhattan Police Department. It costs $4,500 (I think I'm in the wrong line of work...) Thanks to a very generous grant from the Mason Moore Foundation we were able to purchase a new radio for our newest officer, so we don't have to share radios. The Mason Moore Foundation is an amazing organization and has awarded the Manhattan Police Department several other grants over the years. These grants are lifesavers for smaller departments who have very limited budgets. Without grants such as these it would add to the struggle of the increasing equipment costs and decreasing budgets. Thank you again to the Mason Moore Foundation and everything you do for our first responders in Montana!

03/26/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Date: March 26, 2026

Manhattan Police Department Responds to Swatting Incident at Manhattan High School

At approximately 12:42 p.m. today, the Manhattan Police Department received a report of a disturbance at Manhattan High School in Manhattan, Montana. Officers responded immediately. Units from the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Montana Highway Patrol also responded to assist. Manhattan Officers were on scene within 2 minutes of being dispatched with GCSO Deputies arriving on scene shortly after.

Based on the information received, the school was immediately placed on lockdown while law enforcement personnel thoroughly evaluated and investigated the reported threat. A thorough search of the campus was conducted, and it was determined there were no legitimate threats to the students, faculty, or community around the campus.

After a detailed investigation, the report was determined to be a “swatting” incident — a deliberately false call intended to provoke a significant law enforcement response. At no time were students, staff, or community members in danger. Once the building was fully cleared and no credible threat was identified, the lockdown was lifted and normal operations resumed.

The Manhattan Police Department, with assistance from the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Montana Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI), is actively investigating the origin of the call. Swatting is a serious criminal act that endangers students, staff, first responders, and the broader community.

We extend our appreciation to Manhattan High School administration, staff, students, and families for their cooperation, as well as to all responding agencies for their rapid and coordinated response.

Austin Owens
Chief of Police
Manhattan Police Department

***It appears there was a swatting incident today in Billings as well, unfortunately, this appears to be going around the state***

03/13/2026

Missing a pooch? Please contact our police station if this guy is yours. Male dog grey collar possibly a shock collar. Thanks!

406-284-6630

03/13/2026

We'd like to welcome Marquis Friez to the department. He comes to us from us from the Gallatin County Detention Center. If you see him out and about, please say hi.

02/20/2026

There's a new digital speed display sign entering the school zone on North Broadway Street. Thank you, Public Works for installing it, great job!

02/16/2026

Please come and support this great cause! There's food, fun, live auction and a silent auction. The funds raised go to support your Montana law enforcement.

I have been busy today working on 2026 Love Wins Bash Plans! I am looking forward to seeing everyone.
Tickets are available for purchase at masonmoorefoundation.com.
or you can scan the QR code on our poster below.
Any questions, feel free to reach out!

02/12/2026

Getting caught up on some much needed thank you posts. A giant thank you to both Richie Pemberton Realty and the Mason Moore Foundation for their awesome gift baskets for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day last month (January 9). The goodies didn't last long!

02/12/2026

We would like to send a huge thank you to Montana Advanced Composites for their generous donation to the department! We are truly blessed to serve this great community!

01/13/2026

If you’re missing a flute - we may have it here at MPD!

Please call or swing by if you recognize this instrument or if it belongs to you. Thank you!

(406) 284-6630

01/12/2026

**ANNOUNCEMENT**

Part Time Help Wanted

COURT CLERK

The Town of Manhattan is hiring a part-time Court Clerk.
Manhattan City Court is held every Monday. The position is an average of 65 hours per month. Current starting pay is $21.96-22.85 DOE. Benefits include paid holidays, sick, and vacation hours and an option to join the Public Employee Retirement System. The Court Clerk processes citations and assists with the paperwork needed in court. They also enter and process information from the Court to the Montana Supreme Court through a secure computer system. The Court Clerk processes summons and warrants, maintains the filing system, receipts payments, does month end procedures, fulfills records requests, processes, and routes paperwork, maintains the jury list, and routes communication between the court, attorneys, and law enforcement.

Contact the Town Office at 406-284-3235 or [email protected] for a full job description.

Please provide a resume and cover letter to the Town Office by January 26, 2026. Deliver to 207 S 6th, mail to PO Box 96, Manhattan, MT 59741, or email to [email protected].

01/09/2026

THANK YOU! to our Manhattan Police Officers,and to all who serve our great valley, for protecting and supporting our communities. 🖤💙