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KALISPELL
POLICE DEPARTMENT
312 1s, Ave East — PO Box 1997 — Kalispell, MT 59903
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1/11/2024
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On January 9, 2024, at 2 pm, The Kalispell Police Department responded to 181h St. E and
3rd Ave E. in Kalispell for a report of a deceased Kalispell female. The deceased female
was identified 36-year-old Jennifer Pervais. Investigators are still working to understand
the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the manner of death has yet to be
determined.
Please contact Detective Chad Sweigart at 406-758-7791 if you have any information
regarding this investigation.
On January 9, 2024, at 2 pm, The Kalispell Police Department responded to 181" St. E and
3rd Ave E. in Kalispell for a report of a deceased Kalispell female. The deceased female
was initially located by building security who contacted KPD. At this time, we are not
releasing details of the deceased female until next of kin is notified. Kalispell's
Detectives responded to handle the investigation. The female was transported to the
Montana State Crime Lab for autopsy. Investigators are still working to understand the
circumstances surrounding the incident, and the manner of death has yet to be
determined.
Please contact Detective Chad Sweigart at 406-758-7791 if you have any information
regarding this investigation.
On 1/9/2024 at about 2:30 pm, The Kalispell Police Department was dispatched to the
area of 181" St. E. and 3rd Ave. E. for a report of a suspected deceased person inside of a
building. The Kalispell Police Investigations Division is on scene.
JORDAN VENEZIO, CHIEF OF POLICE
A large police presence in the area can be expected for the next several hours. This is an
ongoing investigation and an update to this press release will come later when more
information is available for dissemination.
Please contact Investigations Captain Ryan Bartholomew at 406-758-7793 for follow-up.
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