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United States of America v. Joseph Wayne Cree Medicine, Jr.
Date: 01-16-2026
Case Number: 25-cr-00017
Judge: Brian Morris
Court: United States District Court for the District of Montana (Cascade County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office Great Falls
Defendant's Attorney: Caitlin Aarah
Joseph Wayne Cree Medicine, 41, crashed his Dodge Durango. The back seat passenger, John Doe, died as a result. The crash occurred after Cree Medicine left the roadway, overcorrected, and ultimately rolled the vehicle. Montana Highway Patrol conducted the crash investigation and determined Cree Medicine was driving too fast for conditions and was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. A blood draw taken at the hospital showed Cree Medicine’s blood contained an alcohol content (BAC) of .137.
EMS treated Doe at the scene and transported him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kalah Paisley prosecuted the case. The BIA, Montana Highway Patrol, Glacier County Sheriff’s Office and Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services conducted the investigation.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Joseph Wayne Cree Medicine, Jr.?
The outcome was: the Defendant was sentenced to 12 MONTHS and 1 DAY with 3 years supervised release to follow. $100 Special Assessment.
Which court heard United States of America v. Joseph Wayne Cree Medicine, Jr.?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Montana (Cascade County), MT. The presiding judge was Brian Morris.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Joseph Wayne Cree Medicine, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office Great Falls. Defendant's attorney: Caitlin Aarah.
When was United States of America v. Joseph Wayne Cree Medicine, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on January 16, 2026.