Yellowstone County’s Latest Arrests: Names, Charges, and What Happened

If you live in Yellowstone County, you know our sheriff’s deputies stay busy, but looking at last week’s arrest log really shows just how much they handle in a single stretch.

Between December 1 and December 7, 2025, deputies dealt with everything from DUIs to drug cases to partner-family member assault and several contempt-of-court arrests. Here’s the complete list of who was arrested, what they were charged with.

Contempt of Court Cases Spanned Several Ages and Dates

A handful of people were arrested for failing to comply with the court system:
• Laura Selles, 39, was arrested for Contempt of Court (Misdemeanor) on December 3.
• Alexander Willett, 34, was taken into custody for Contempt of Court (Misdemeanor) on December 2.
• Jeffrey Powell, 53, was arrested for the same charge on December 3.
• Elizabeth Pacheco-Raty, 47, also received a Contempt of Court (Misdemeanor) charge on December 4.

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Theft and Fugitive Arrests Added to a Busy Start of the Week

Two arrests early in the week stood out:
• Brittany Bentham, 36, received a Notice to Appear for Theft $1500–$5000 (1st Offense).
• Justin Barrington, 33, was arrested as a Fugitive From Justice on December 1.

DUIs Remain a Regular Challenge for Deputies

Several DUI arrests were recorded, including both repeat and first-time offenses:
• Caleb Doyle, 22, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs – 2nd Offense.
• Jeannie Schweigert, 36, was arrested for DUI - 1st Offense on December 2.
• Cecilio Diaz, 71, received a Notice to Appear for DUI - 2nd Offense on December 6.

Multiple Charges Filed Against Several Individuals

Some individuals had multiple charges stacked from the same incident:

Oscar Melgar, 30, was arrested on four charges:
• Assault on a Peace Officer / Judicial Officer - Bodily Injury
• Assault With Bodily Injury
• Obstructing a Peace Officer or Public Servant
• Resisting Arrest

Bryan Redlich, 43, was arrested on two PFMA-related charges:
• Partner or Family Member Assault - Bodily Injury (2nd Offense)
• PFMA - Causing Reasonable Apprehension of Bodily Injury (2nd Offense)

Drug-Related Arrests Show Up Throughout the Week

Drug possession and paraphernalia cases were another recurring category:
• Jade Allen, 29, was arrested for Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs and separately for Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
• Elizabeth Pacheco-Raty, 47, received Notices to Appear for Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia.
• Jon Baugus, 33, was arrested on December 5 for Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs.
• Roger Petty, 43, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and appears again in the log for additional charges on the same date.

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Keeping Yellowstone County Residents Informed

The sheriff’s office shares these reports so you can stay aware of what’s happening across Yellowstone County. From DUIs to domestic violence cases, from court compliance issues to drug charges, deputies handled a wide variety of situations this week. Knowing who was arrested and why helps residents better understand the challenges law enforcement faces and the work being done to keep the community safe.