Nick Chrestenson is the News Director for Townsquare Media Missoula and has been with the company since 2015. He started out as an intern and then graduated from the University of Montana School of Journalism. He typically writes about crime in our community. He lives in Missoula, Montana, and is in no hurry to leave. During spring and summer, he enjoys golfing and spending time on Flathead Lake with friends and family. During fall and winter, you can find him cheering on the Griz inside Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
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Man Escapes Missoula Pre-release Center
On August 16, 2022, at around 9:32 am, the Missoula Pre-release Center announced that one of its residents had left the facility.
More Information About the Attempted Kidnapping at the Missoula Fair
Price is currently being charged with felony attempted kidnapping and felony assault on a minor.
Man Steals Motorized Shopping Cart, Caught Driving in Missoula Traffic
A Missoula Police Department officer responded to a call for a motorized shopping cart driving the wrong way in traffic.
Missoula Weekly Crime Report: Meth Continues to Have an Impact
The Missoula County Attorney’s Office charged 16 new cases this week, which is three more than last week and slightly above normal.
Missoula Police Arrest Man for Indecent Exposure
On August 8, 2022, a Missoula Police Department officer was dispatched to a report of a man masturbating near Missoula Correctional Services.
Missoula County Fire Danger Raised to “Extreme”, Use Caution
Continued hot and dry conditions have prompted Missoula County fire protection agencies to raise the fire danger in the Missoula area to "extreme”.
Missoula Man Arrested for His 8th DUI, His BAC Was .293
On August 7, 2022, a Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Deputy responded to a 911 call reporting a drunk driver.
Missoula Man Spits on Store Employee’s Face, Threatens Him With a Knife
On August 7, 2022, at approximately 8:38 am, Missoula Police Department officers responded to the Albertsons on North Reserve for the report of assault with a weapon.
Baseball Bat Assault Near the California Street Footbridge in Missoula
On August 4, 2022, Missoula Police Department officers responded to the area of the California Street footbridge for a report of a person hit in the head with a baseball bat.
Man Hits Man With a Hammer at Missoula’s Authorized Camp Site
On August 3, 2022, a Missoula Police Department Officer responded to a reported assault at the Authorized Camp Site on Clark Fork Lane.
Drunk Driver Goes the Wrong Way on I-90, Nearly Hits Officers
A Montana Highway Patrol trooper and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office deputy were dispatched to reports of a Semi truck driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of the interstate I-90.
Missoula Man Charged With Sexual Assault Involving a Minor
47-year-old Harrison Tsosie is currently being held at the Missoula County Detention Center for a handful of felony charges.