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Senate President Pro Tempore Jason Ellsworth, a Hamilton Republican, invoked the state attorney general in order to be let go from a traffic stop in May that resulted in several misdemeanor citations, according to court documents.Â
The Montana Free Press first reported Tuesday on the court filings in Broadwater County Justice Court by County Attorney Cory Swanson against the No. 2 Republican in the Senate.Â
Sen. Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton Photo Courtesy of the Montana Legislature
The charges in the complaint filed against Ellsworth include exceeding the posted speed limit in a construction zone and an alternative charge of reckless driving on May 23. The May 26 court filing alleges Ellsworth was driving 88 mph in a 55-mph construction zone; workers were not present at the time, filings state.Â
HELENA, Mont. â Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Trooper Amanda Villa received the Medal of Valor for rushing toward a burning Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation helicopter that experienced a hard landing, and for helping four of its passengers to safety.
The Medal of Valor is the agency s highest award.
To qualify for the award, troopers must show an act of heroism and bravery, knowingly expose themselves to obvious life-threatening peril, or react to a situation without regard for personal safety to effect aid or rescue.
On Tuesday, June 15, Trooper Amanda Villa was in Broadwater County to conduct a roadblock for a nearby fire when she witnessed a DNRC helicopter crash near Highway 12 east of Townsend. She and a Broadwater County Sheriffâs Deputy immediately responded to aid the five passengers on board the helicopter.
Trooper that rescued DNRC helicopter crew earns MHP Medal of Valor
By: John Riley
and last updated 2021-07-19 20:51:08-04
HELENA â The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) has recognized Trooper Amanda Villa with their Medal of Valor for her efforts in rescuing the crew of a
The MHP Medal of Valor is the highest award a trooper can receive. It is given to troopers who embody heroism and bravery by knowingly exposing themselves to obvious life-threatening peril, or react to a situation without regard for personal safety to effect aid or rescue.
Trooper Villaâs dashcam footage from June 15 leaves little question as to why she received such an honor.
Trooper that rescued DNRC helicopter crew earns MHP Medal of Valor
By: John Riley
and last updated 2021-07-19 21:31:06-04
HELENA â The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) has recognized Trooper Amanda Villa with their Medal of Valor for her efforts in rescuing the crew of a
The MHP Medal of Valor is the highest award a trooper can receive. It is given to troopers who embody heroism and bravery by knowingly exposing themselves to obvious life-threatening peril, or react to a situation without regard for personal safety to effect aid or rescue.
Trooper Villaâs dashcam footage from June 15 leaves little question as to why she received such an honor.