The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana has announced that Jesse Laslovich has departed from his role as U.S. Attorney, effective February 17, 2025. Mr. Laslovich was appointed by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate in May 2022.
During his tenure, Mr. Laslovich managed federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation across Montana's district offices in Helena, Great Falls, Missoula, Butte, and Billings. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and acknowledged the efforts of his colleagues and law enforcement partners.
“It has been the honor of my life to serve as the United States Attorney for the state that raised me,” said Mr. Laslovich. “I am profoundly grateful to the talented and hard-working people in this office.”
Mr. Laslovich focused on tackling drug trafficking and violent crimes on Montana’s Indian Reservations under federal jurisdiction. His efforts included collaboration with various law enforcement agencies through initiatives like Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) and Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF). He also prioritized civil rights protection.
One notable case during his leadership involved dismantling a drug trafficking organization based on Crow Indian Reservation property known as Spear Siding. The investigation led to convictions of 27 individuals involved in distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl.
In addition to these efforts, a six-month initiative led by the Drug Enforcement Administration resulted in multiple indictments related to drug crimes on reservations facing rising crime rates.
Under Mr. Laslovich's leadership, prosecutions related to firearms crimes increased significantly from previous years. The office also launched "United Against Hate," a Justice Department initiative aimed at preventing hate crimes through local community engagement.
Mr. Laslovich's career includes roles such as regional vice president for SCL Health Montana-Wyoming and chief legal counsel at the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance office. He served as a special assistant U.S. attorney for securities cases earlier in his career.
He began his political career in the Montana Legislature, serving first in the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2004 and then in the Senate until 2010.
Mr. Laslovich holds a J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law and a B.A., with high honors, from the University of Montana.
