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January 13th, 2010 | 
Author: The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting an auction for the sale of firearms on Wednesday January 27, 2010 at 1000 hours. This auction will only be open to pre-approved bidders who possess a current valid Federal Firearms License per Montana State Law MCA 45-5-313.
Location:
Cascade County Sheriff’s Office
3800 Ulm North Frontage Road
Great Falls, MT 59404
To be accepted into the auction, interested parties will need to possess a current valid Federal Firearms License and must register as a licensed buyer by close of business on January 22, 2010. Bidder Registrations will be accepted by mail, and a letter of interest along with a copy of the Federal Firearms License will be required to be accepted as registered licensed buyer for this auction. Sales are final and winning bidders are required to submit payment in full at the end of the auction. Checks or money orders made payable to Cascade County will be required, no charge cards accepted.
All inquiries should be directed to:
Cpl Rick Lawson
c/o Cascade County Sheriff’s Office
3800 North Ulm Frontage Road
Great Falls, MT. 59404
Contact # 406-454-7698
Please do not contact Cpl. Lawson concerning additional descriptions of the available firearms or questions about the firearm’s working status or parts.
This list may change prior to the auction as additional firearms are authorized for release. These firearms are being sold “as is” and they may or may not be functional. The firearms will be available for examination on the day of the auction.
Handguns
Beretta 70 Pistol, 32 caliber
Browning Pistol, 40 caliber
Charter Arms Revolver, 38 caliber
Colt King Cobra Revolver, 357 caliber
FIE Revolver, 22 caliber
Glock 23 Pistol, 40 caliber
Heritage Rough Rider Revolver, 22 caliber
HiPoint Pistol, 9mm caliber
HiPoint Pistol, 9mm caliber
HiPoint, Pistol 9mm caliber
HiPont Pistol, 40 caliber
High Standard Pistol, 22 caliber
Jennins-Bryco Pistol, 9mm caliber
Lorcin Pistol, L380, 380 Caliber
Rohm Revolver, 22 caliber
Ruger P89 Pistol, 9mm caliber
Ruger Pistol, 357 caliber
Ruger Revolver, 22 caliber
Smtih & Wesson Revolver, 32 caliber, Five Shot
Smith & Wesson Pistol, 9mm caliber
Tanfolio Witness, 9mm caliber
Thompson Contender, 7X30 Waters caliber
Long Guns
Benelli Over-Under Shotgun, 12 gauge
Brazilian 251 Shotgun, 20 gauge
Harrington & Richardson Shotgun, 12 gauge
Marlin 60 Rifle, 22 caliber
Marlin 25R Rifle, 22 caliber
Marlin 25M Rifle, 22 caliber
Mossberg Rifle, 22 caliber
Mossberg 702 Plinkster Rifle, 22 caliber
Riverside Arms Shotgun, 12 gauge
Remington 7600 Rifle, 243 caliber
Remington 300 Ultra Mag Rifle, 300 caliber
Remington 600 Rifle, 308 Mohawk
Ruger M77 Rifle, 243 caliber
Ruger 10-22 Rifle, 22 caliber
Ruger M77 Rifle, 243 caliber
Sears & Roebuck 20-12 Shotgun
Stevens 62 Rifle, 22 caliber
Springfield 67E Shotgun, 12 gauge
Winchester 1200 Shotgun, 12 gauge
Winchester Model 94 rifle, 30-30
Partial Firearms
Marlin 60 Shotgun Receiver Only
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Media Release
November 27, 2009
The Black Eagle Civic Club has contacted our Office and generously offered to host the next meeting in the Sheriff’s series of Informational Public Safety Meetings.
The media and the public are encouraged to attend this meeting at the Black Eagle Community Center 2332 Smelter Avenue Northeast, Black Eagle. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday December 2nd 2009.
I am looking forward to seeing you there.
Sheriff David L. Castle
Media Release
October 30, 2009
In follow up and continuing efforts to keep the public notified of emergency changes in the Crisis in County Government press release October 22, 2009.
It has become necessary to prioritize and cut certain services in an effort to keep sworn Deputy Sheriffs positions.
We have identified a need to reduce service to Cascade County in response to Animal Control calls.
The Animal Control budget was presented to them in May, the first round budget proposal, it was cut as part of the Commissions demand we reduce our proposed budget by 1.8 million dollars.
Today I want to advise you that effective immediately we will only be responding to bite complaints and those animal calls that are evaluated by the shift supervisors as needing a response due to public safety reasons.
More will follow on this during our November 12 meeting at the Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner’s Office 3800 Ulm North Frontage Road at 6:30 PM.
Sheriff David L. Castle
Media Release
October 30, 2009
In follow up and continuing efforts to keep the public notified of emergency changes in the Crisis in County Government press release October 22, 2009.
It has become necessary to prioritize and cut certain services in an effort to keep sworn Deputy Sheriffs positions.
We have identified a need to reduce service to Cascade County in response to Animal Control calls.
The Animal Control budget was presented to them in May, the first round budget proposal, it was cut as part of the Commissions demand we reduce our proposed budget by 1.8 million dollars.
Today I want to advise you that effective immediately we will only be responding to bite complaints and those animal calls that are evaluated by the shift supervisors as needing a response due to public safety reasons.
More will follow on this during our November 12 meeting at the Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner’s Office 3800 Ulm North Frontage Road at 6:30 PM.
Sheriff David L. Castle
Media Release
October 28, 2009
With the recent heavy snows in the Little Belt Mountains our office along with our Cascade County Search and Rescue unit has responded to three calls for service. Late yesterday we had a report of a stranded hunter who had become stuck in the deep snow off of Divide Road near Dry Park. Search and Rescue supported by our office along with two Fish Wildlife and Parks Wardens were able to locate and bring the hunter out without incident.
An attempt was made to welfare check other hunters in the area but due to the two to four feet of fresh snow with no base compounded by heavy winds snow mobiles were unable to do the complete the check.
Currently Search and Rescue supported by our Office and the Forest Service is responding to a report of two males walking out from Harley Park on Divide road due to their trucks being stuck.
Our Office is in support of the Lewis and Clark National Forest press release advising caution when heading into the mountains on your upcoming hunts. Remember to take extra food & water, have clothing and gear to sustain you if you should become stuck. The forest roads above 4000 feet are difficult or impassible.
For those that have family or friends currently camped in those areas be advised that the Forest Service did a check on that area Saturday and all appeared to be well prepared for the upcoming weather. Also be aware they may be delayed in getting out due to the heavy snow. If you have concerns please feel free to contact the Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner’s Office or the Lewis and Clark National Forest.
Be Safe
David L. Castle, Sheriff
Media Release
October 23, 2009
As a follow up to yesterday’s press release, Crisis in County Government, failure to fund the Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner budget for 2009-2010. The date set for the public meeting to answer questions is November 12, 2009 at our Office 3800 Ulm North Frontage Road the time is 6:30 PM.
A statement has been made by the County Commission Chairperson that no cuts of personnel are required. This will be addressed at the November 12 meeting.
The fact is we identified a problem. In the 1980’s this office had 40 Deputy Sheriffs, in 2006 this office had 36 Deputy Sheriffs, last year, this Office had 35 Deputy Sheriffs. To date I have been forced to loose 3 more Deputy Sheriffs, leaving me with 32 Deputy Sheriffs.
This is an unacceptable trend and can not continue.
I hope to see you on the 12th of November.
Sheriff David L. Castle
Welcome everyone, I called you here to day because Cascade County is facing a crisis in government. Is the elected Office of Sheriff, an office sworn to protect the public, who is qualified, trained, and experienced, going to manage that duty or are the County Commissioners?
This County Commission has signed contracts, increased wages, negotiated labor agreements, implemented policy and procedures that obligates costs for this Office and severely impacts our ability to prepare for, respond to, mitigate effects and deal with the aftermath of the emergencies WE handle!. And then failed to fund those same obligations, Casting the responsibility of a budget to me, that they constantly interfere with.
My budget has been approximately $9.2 million for the last 3 years, while they have obligated over $2 million in wage increases alone for this Office the last 4 years including a pay raise for themselves at the sacrifice of public safety now.
To meet the budget they have set for this Office, I will be losing three 3 deputies, one animal control officer and 12 twelve detention officers. As a direct result of the loss in deputy’s, I must suspend our 20 member deputy reserve force. We are currently reviewing more crisis response plans for Law enforcement, the Coroner Office, and Detention facility.
I firmly believe in this only elected Office of law enforcement and the most effective form of government responsive to the people. Therefore I have scheduled the first of several meetings open to the public here at there Office November 12th , starting at 6:30pm. The importance of this office being transparent and open to discussion and input from the public is critical and the fundamental duty of government.
Sheriff David L. Castle
Kristopher A Gorecki
Media Release
07-20-2009
At about 12:07 AM on July 20, 2009 our office was dispatched to 1500 Smelter Avenue Apartment number 7 to a report of an adult male with a shotgun threatening to shoot people. Our office responded and initially the suspect refused to exit the apartment. After negotiating with the suspect he was talked into surrendering shortly after 2:00 AM to Deputies on scene.
Kristopher Adam Gorecki Dob/03-19-1988 was arrested for two counts of Assault with a Weapon- Felony, one count of Possession of Dangerous Drugs-Misdemeanor, Theft-Misdemeanor and Obstructing a Peace Officer-Misdemeanor.
No one was injured during the course of this complaint and no shots were fired.
Respectfully,
Sheriff David L. Castle
PRESS RELEASE
Per County Attorney John Parker
June 18, 2009
On 06-09-09 at approx. 0112 hours our office received a call of a fatal shooting that occurred at 101 Four Mile Creek Road. Responding Deputies Darlington and Groskreutz found a female and male standing in the fenced yard of this residence near the picnic table. After securing these individuals they identified the female to be Sidney Aimsback and the male to be Clay Dunbar. Sidney Aimsback was crying hysterically but did not appear to have any injuries. Clay Dunbar had a laceration to his head and was later transported to Benefis East for treatment. They then entered the residence to clear it and found three (3) children inside the residence ages one (1),three (3), and ten (10). The three year old was located in the living room of the residence and was crying hysterically. Deputies removed the three year old and handed her off to EMS personal at the scene. Deputies swept past the other children in the residence as they were asleep. Upon reaching the garage entrance door to the home, they discovered two large holes in this door that went clear through the solid core. Upon opening the locked garage entrance door they discovered the body of victim Keith Peterson. Keith Peterson was lying on his back just outside this door and was unresponsive due to an apparent gunshot wound to the head. No other persons were found in the residence or scene. The two remaining children were then removed and placed with relatives until further investigation could be completed.
Sidney Aimsback was later questioned by Sheriff Detectives and asked what had happened and she told them that she and the father to her children, Keith Peterson, were having drinks with Clay Dunbar, and Keith was visiting with his two children. The children were put to bed and Clay, Sidney, and Keith continued to have drinks while seated at the kitchen table. Sidney removed herself to the living room to listen to music when she observed Clay Dunbar lunge at Keith Peterson. A fist fight ensued and Sidney attempted to break up the fight. When the fight was totally over Keith walked out of the residence via the garage entrance door. Clay immediately went to his bedroom and breaking the glass to his gun cabinet obtained a 12 gauge shotgun. Sidney observed Clay to walk through the living room with the shotgun and began screaming at him to stop, stating that Keith didn’t do anything. Sidney then heard a knock at the garage entrance door and holding the shotgun at his side Clay Dunbar fired the shotgun through the door. Clay Dunbar fired two separate rounds one high and one low.
Sheriff Detectives later conducted a recorded interview with suspect Clay Dunbar. After Miranda was read Clay signed the waiver agreeing to speak to Detectives with out a lawyer present. Clay Dunbar told Detectives he remembers being in a fight, shooting at the door, but could not remember how many times he shot the door. The investigation shows Clay Dunbar was not under any kind of threat at the time he fired the weapon.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF VIOLENT OR SEXUAL OFFENDER
THIS INFORMATION IS BEING RELEASED PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER AND IS AUTHORIZED BY MCA 46-23-509
Date: April 3, 2009
TIER III SEX OFFENDER and VIOLENT OFFENDER
Name: Rybarczyk, Aaron John
Current Address: Big Sky Mobile Home Park #5, 2600 Upper River Rd., Great Falls, MT 59405
Physical Description: White Male, Brown Hair, Blue Eyes, Age 36, 5’11” 230 pounds
Tattoos or Scars: R Arm-Skulls; L Arm-Skulls; Back-Trees, serpent and star with face; L Wrist-Tribal Band
Offense Type: Attempted Sexual Intercourse without Consent; and Aggravated Assault
Type of Victim, Charge and Sentence:
17 Year Old Male Victim – Aggravated Assault, Sentence Date 8-22-1997
45 Year Old Female Victim – Sexual Intercourse without Consent, Sentence Date: 5/1/1991
Community of Offense: Great Falls, MT
Tier III SVOR Offender Picture - 4/3/2009 - Aaron John Rybarczyk
Media Release
12-24-2008
New Website www.cascadecountysheriff.com
The Cascade County Sheriff’s office would like to announce their new website located at www.cascadecountysheriff.com. This website can be accessed through any web browser with internet access.
The Sheriff’s office will be using this website for press releases, general office information and getting community interaction and comments on various issues. Other uses, such as the jail roster and list of calls, are planned for the future.
We hope that this website will assist the public by being an additional source of information on office functions and commonly asked questions as well as giving people the ability to provide feedback and comments on issues posted to the site.
If you have any questions, please contact Sgt. Jesse Callender at 454-6820.
Have a safe and Happy Holiday.
Sheriff David L. Castle