Yellowstone County’s Weekly Naughty List: Who Got Arrested?

If you live in Yellowstone County, here’s a look at what local deputies handled over the past week. The Sheriff’s Office reports 388 calls for service, 216 case reports written, and 9 arrests during the February 16 through February 22 reporting period. Here’s how those arrests break down.

Serious Assault And Violent Crime Charges

One of the most serious cases involved Devin Krause, 35, who was arrested on February 19. Charges listed include:

• Assault with a weapon
• Destruction of a communication device to obstruct or interfere with a criminal offense report
• Kidnapping

Also arrested for assault related allegations:

• Joshua Coffman, 34, was charged on February 20 with assault for purposely or knowingly causing bodily injury to another person.

Domestic And Family Violence-Related Arrests

Several arrests involved allegations connected to family or partner violence:

• Dolan Long, 41, was arrested on February 17 for strangulation of a partner or family member, first offense involving the nose or mouth.
• Richard Schaef, 68, was arrested on February 20 for partner or family member assault causing bodily injury, listed as a second offense.

Drug And Vehicle Related Offenses

Drug possession and vehicle-related violations accounted for several arrests this week.

• Summer Stovall Rains, 41, was arrested on February 16 and faces:
  • Criminal possession of dangerous drugs
  • Criminal possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Driving an unregistered vehicle

Two additional individuals were arrested on February 21 following the same investigation window:

Matthew Spencer, 43, faces multiple charges:

• Criminal possession of dangerous drugs
• Criminal possession of drug paraphernalia
• Displaying license plates assigned to another vehicle
• Habitual offender operating a motor vehicle
• Possession of stolen property valued at $1,500 or less, first offense

Richard Bennett, 40, was also arrested on:

• Criminal possession of dangerous drugs
• Criminal possession of drug paraphernalia

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Court-Related and Other Charges

Other arrests involved court compliance and law enforcement interactions:

• Casey Vollrath, 37, was arrested on February 18 for contempt of court, misdemeanor.
• Nicholas Schuh, 35, was arrested on February 17 for resisting arrest.