Yellowstone County Deputies Respond to 474 Calls, Make 12 Arrests

Each week, the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office releases a report of what deputies have been dealing with across the county. It’s a quick look at the kinds of calls, investigations, and arrests happening around our community.

For the week of March 2 through March 8, 2026, deputies handled 474 calls for service, wrote 268 case reports, and made 12 arrests. Below is a breakdown of those arrests and the associated charges, so you can see exactly what happened during the week.

DUI-Related Arrests

Several arrests during the week were tied to impaired driving or suspected alcohol or drug use behind the wheel.

On March 2, Carrie Tucker-McElvain, 42, was taken into custody after deputies reported multiple charges connected to a traffic stop. Those charges include Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (1st offense), Criminal Child Endangerment involving a DUI and a child, Failure to Carry Proof of Vehicle Insurance (1st offense), No Seatbelt, Operating Without Current Registration Plates, and Unlawful Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle on a Highway.

On March 4, Jeremiah Stewart, 40, was issued a Notice to Appear for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, 1st Offense.

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On March 5, Aubrey Stops, 28, was also issued a Notice to Appear for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, 1st Offense.

Later in the week, on March 6, Joseph Ellison, 42, was taken into custody and charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, 4th or Subsequent Offense, along with Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On March 7, Anthony Trojan, 50, received a Notice to Appear for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, 1st Offense.

Drug Possession Arrests

Deputies also made several arrests tied to drug possession during the week.

On March 3, Bryan Rosean, 53, was taken into custody on charges of Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On March 4, David Daily, 37, was taken into custody for Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

Joseph Ellison’s March 6 arrest also included charges for Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Contempt of Court Arrests

One individual was arrested more than once during the week.

Leland Barthlama, 40, was taken into custody on March 2 for Contempt of Court, Misdemeanor.  Barthlama was arrested again on March 3, this time on a County Warrant, also for Contempt of Court (Misdemeanor).

Failure to Register Charge

On March 5, James Barnes, 39, was taken into custody on a warrant for Failure to Register as a Sexual or Violent Offender.

Property Crime Arrests

A couple of arrests during the week involved property-related offenses.

On March 6, Tanner Grove, 32, was taken into custody and charged with Criminal Mischief resulting in Pecuniary Loss of Less Than $1,500.

On March 7, Delray Lamewoman, 39, was taken into custody for Criminal Trespass to Property.

Partner or Family Member Assault

On March 7, David Amoroso, 52, was taken into custody and charged with Partner or Family Member Assault Causing Bodily Injury, 1st Offense.

A Snapshot of the Week in Yellowstone County

While the 12 arrests represent only a small portion of the 474 calls deputies responded to, they give a glimpse into the kinds of situations law enforcement handled during the week.

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From DUI enforcement and drug investigations to property crimes and warrant arrests, deputies were busy across Yellowstone County between March 2 and March 8, 2026.