Missoula Co. Attorney s Office report details crime trends
The annual Missoula County Attorney s Office annual report shows there was a rise in violent crime in 2020.
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MISSOULA â On top of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may seem like thereâs been lots of violence in the news lately. Here in Missoula County, thatâs because there has been more than in years past.
2020 was a challenging year, bringing uncertainty, racial injustice, and financial insecurity and health concerns due to COVID-19 â and in Missoula County, our criminal justice system saw impacts.
âWe had a huge spike in violent crime, particularly in family-related violent crime,â said Missoula County Attorney Kirsten Pabst.