17 Arrests in Yellowstone County Show Wide Range of Crimes

The Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office responded to 521 calls for service between March 23 and March 29, resulting in 17 arrests and 287 case reports written.

A closer look at the arrest log shows a wide range of offenses, from drug possession to more serious violent crimes.

Drug Related Arrests Lead the Week

Several arrests were tied to drug-related offenses, continuing a trend seen in recent reports.

• Ryan Guy (34): Criminal possession of dangerous drugs
• Tara Davison (48): Criminal possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and obstructing a peace officer
• Victor Kelly (42): Criminal possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia

Obstruction and Resisting Arrest Cases

Encounters with law enforcement escalated in multiple cases, leading to obstruction-related charges.

• Tamra Knowshisgun Wallette (39): Obstructing a peace officer and resisting arrest

Endangering a Child

One case involved the safety of a minor.

• Janessa Wilson (24): Endangering the welfare of a child, notice to appear issued

Contempt of Court Charges

A significant number of arrests were tied to contempt-of-court violations.

• Sharla Ehrlick (48): Contempt of court, misdemeanor
• Jesse Peterson (49): Contempt of court, misdemeanor
• Randolph Powers (59): Contempt of court, misdemeanor
• Wamblee Rowland (47): Contempt of court, felony
• Paddy Cosgrove (57): Contempt of court, felony
• Alayna Fox (41): Contempt of court, misdemeanor
• Marc Markegard (60): Contempt of court, misdemeanor

Partner or Family Member Assault and Related Charges

Several arrests involved domestic violence-related offenses, some with multiple charges tied to the same individual.

• Lonnie Jacobs (51): Driving while revoked or suspended, second offense, failure to carry proof of insurance, second offense, and partner or family member assault, third offense, no weapon
• Jaden Baker (25): Partner or family member assault causing reasonable apprehension of bodily injury, first offense
• Tyson Riojas Shaw (20): Strangulation of a partner or family member, first offense involving the neck or throat

Theft and Falsification

One arrest involved providing false information.

• Brendan Roberts (27): Unsworn falsification to authorities, notice to appear issued

Warrant-Related Arrests

Deputies also made arrests tied to warrants and registration violations.

• Artie Smells (38): Failure to register as a sexual or violent offender