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Bail bond company involved in Missoula shooting death ignored state’s warning

The bail bond company whose bondsmen were arrested in conjunction with a fatal shooting in Missoula earlier this month was already under investigation and has since had its license to practice revoked, according to documents and personnel with the office of the Montana State Auditor. On March 4, police responded
Andy Tallman 26 Mar 2026

Bondsman pleads not guilty to attempted assault in Reserve Street shooting

A Billings bail bondsman has pleaded not guilty to attempted assault charges in connection with the March 4 shooting of a man in a Reserve Street parking lot. Austin Mistretta appeared for arraignment on the morning of March 16 before Judge Jason Marks in Missoula County District Court. He was
Andy Tallman 19 Mar 2026

Bondsman pleads not guilty to fatal shooting in Missoula

Two bail bondsmen have been formally charged for the March 4 shooting of a man in a Reserve Street parking lot by Town Pump. Austin Mistretta was charged with attempted assault with a weapon and was released on bail. Brandon Wakefield was charged with deliberate homicide. Wakefield pleaded not guilty
Andy Tallman 10 Mar 2026

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