Adult woman taken into custody after child's death north of Whitehall
BOULDER, Mont. — According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), a 5-year-old boy died after a reported medical emergency north of Whitehall on the afternoon of Friday, April 24, 2026.
JCSO said the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson Valley EMS and deputies from the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to the call. It said crews provided medical aid at the scene.
After an investigation, an adult woman was taken into custody for suspected homicide and transported to the Jefferson County Detention Center in Boulder.
The sheriff's office said there was no threat to the public. Officials said the Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation was leading the investigation.
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