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2 clusters · 2 sources · 15 days · First seen · Last updated

Assault incidents in Missoula, Montana

Overview

On August 31, 2026, a series of disturbances occurred at and near the Poverello Center in Missoula, Montana. The incidents involved multiple altercations throughout the day at a park, the center’s courtyard, and the parking lot.

During one encounter in the parking lot, 36-year-old Derek Fontes assaulted a man identified as John Doe. Following this, police responded to reports of an assault on West Broadway, where they found Doe with significant facial and head lacerations and heavy bleeding. A Poverello Center employee identified Fontes as the assailant. Officers subsequently located Fontes on California Street.

Entities

Missoula Police Department · Derek Fontes · Randall Tatsey · Missoula · Poverello Center

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Missoula police investigate violent assault at Poverello Center

    A man was severely assaulted outside the Poverello Center in Missoula, Montana, following a day of multiple disturbances involving Derek Fontes.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Missoula Police Officer assaulted by intoxicated man

    A Missoula Police Department officer was struck in the face by an intoxicated man, Randall Tatsey, during a physical struggle on August 22, 2026.

Sources

963theblaze.com · z100missoula.com