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Police in Great Falls are investigating a 'suspicious' death

The Great Falls Police Department is investigating what it calls a "suspicious death."
The Great Falls Police Department is investigating what it calls a "suspicious death."
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The Great Falls Police Department is investigating what it calls a "suspicious death." The agency said that just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, officers were dispatched to a report of an "active disturbance' near Central Avenue and Sixth Street.

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GFPD investigating a 'suspicious' death

Officers found a person deceased near the intersection of First Avenue North and Fifth Street; the identity of the person has not yet been released.

The circumstances of the person’s death, and the nature of the disturbance, are being investigated.

Police are searching for a vehicle that was taken from the scene: a 2003 white Ford F-250 with a long bed, with Montana license plate 2-36260C.

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The agency said the vehicle is likely being driven by an female who is wanted for questioning regarding this case.

The female is described as:

  • Caucasian
  • Reddish blond hair
  • About 25-35 years old
  • Approximately 5’6”
  • Medium build
  • Wearing jeans, a white tank top with horizontal black or grey stripes, and a dark colored, zippered, hooded jacket

Anyone who may have information about this vehicle’s whereabouts or has seen a person matching this description driving such vehicle is asked to call the GFPD at 406-455-8505.


(UPDATE, 9:12 p.m.) The GFPD says that the suspect is now in custody and the vehicle has been located.

The identity of the suspect has not been released at this point.

We will update you as we get more information.

The Great Falls Police Department is investigating what it calls a "suspicious death."