12/10/2023

Press Release:
C&O 23-85973 Assault with a weapon/Criminal Mischief
Sent by: Lt. Matt Lennick

This release is regarding information for C&O 23-85973, an assault with a weapon, criminal mischief, and DUI
investigation at the intersection of 6th Avenue North and North 27th.

On December 9, 2023 at approximately 12:33 pm Officers with the Billings Police Department responded to
numerous calls from concerned citizens and involved parties reporting a suspect that was driving a vehicle through
a religious group that was gathered at this intersection.

The suspect drove at or through the group several times, damaging equipment, and striking and injuring a 45 year
old male. The suspect then fled the area. Medical responded for the victim and Officers were provided with a
suspect description.

At 2:31 pm Officers located the suspect vehicle in the 700 block of Central Avenue and were able to initiate a
traffic stop on it and take the suspect into custody. The suspect, identified as Genevienne Rancuret, a 55 year old
local female was remanded into custody at Yellowstone County Detention Facility on the charges of eight (8)
counts of felony assault with a weapon, felony criminal mischief, and DUI.

The BPD would like to thank the supporting agencies; Billings Fire Department, AMR, Yellowstone County Sheriff’s
Office, and Montana Highway Patrol.

Questions can be directed to;

Administrative Lieutenant Matt Lennick

406-657-8439
lennickm@billingsmt.gov