Former Ravalli County deputy charged with mistreating prisoners, other felonies

A former Ravalli County Sheriff’s deputy is facing felony charges stemming from allegations he sexually harassed and inappropriately contacted multiple women that he arrested, transported to jail or otherwise interacted with in his official duties.

Jeffrey Alan Gregoire, 44, was arrested Aug. 9 on six felonies: two counts of mistreating prisoners and one count each of patronizing prostitution, impersonating a public servant, witness tampering and evidence tampering. He also faces seven misdemeanor counts of official misconduct and one misdemeanor count of stalking.

Gregoire worked for the sheriff’s office “for several years,” Sheriff Steve Holton said Wednesday, but he didn’t have exact dates available. The allegations span a period from June through August 2023, when he was placed on leave and fired several days later.

“He broke the trust of our community and the trust of our office, and his alleged actions do not represent the individuals of the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office,” Holton said in a statement. “I want to extend my thanks for the bravery of the first person that reported him to the RCSO.”

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The charges against Gregoire were first reported by NBC Montana. He appeared last week

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