(White Bird, ID) On December 20, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM, Idaho County Dispatch received a call advising there was a possible stolen vehicle in the White Bird area. The vehicle was stolen from Miles City, Montana.
The suspect of the stolen vehicle was a registered violent offender for assault on a peace officer. Idaho County deputies responded to the area and located the suspect and stolen vehicle.
Leslie Mabrey, age 64, was arrested for felony possession of a stolen vehicle, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, felony battery on an officer (6 counts), misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence of alcohol, felony threats and other improper influence in official and political matters, and misdemeanor resisting and obstructing (11 counts).
Sheriff Ulmer wishes to thank the Grangeville City Police, the Idaho State Police, and the Cottonwood Police Department for their assistance on this incident.
This post is intended to provide the public with information about recent activities of the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office. It is important to remember that all individuals accused of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges listed in this post reflect the allegations made against the defendants at the time of their arrest.
