Search for suspected drunk driver with child

Heard on: Ravalli County Sheriff, Hamilton Police, Fire and EMS

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Ravalli County units, prepare to copy.

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Attempt to locate possible 10-61 drunk driver.

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Last seen leaving the Painted Rocks campground at (number withheld) West Fork Road in Darby.

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Vehicle is described as a maroon Dodge Ram with license plate (number withheld) George.

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That does return to a 1999 Dodge Ram, red in color, registered to an (name withheld).

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Vehicle on the side does have AO fencing left about 2 min ago.

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They advised headed south further up West Fork Road.

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Caller is concerned because there was a child in the vehicle with this person.

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They did advise the male had been drinking heavily.

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If the vehicle is located, notify the station.

9/2/2026 07:33 PM

Substance Use

Painted Rocks State Park, 8809 W Fork Rd, Darby, MT 59829

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies in the Darby area are looking for a possible drunk driver last seen leaving a campground near West Fork Road. The vehicle is described as a maroon Dodge Ram, and the caller reported that a child was in the vehicle and the male driver had been drinking heavily before heading south on West Fork Road.