Man Caught With Meth at Missoula Fishing Access Site

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - In the early morning of March 23, 2024, a Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Corporal was patrolling East Missoula. He passed the Sha Ron Fishing Access Site and observed a vehicle parked there after hours. The corporal stopped his patrol vehicle and approached the occupied vehicle.  

The vehicle was solely occupied by 44-year-old Kevin Kibler. The corporal explained to Kibler that the area was closed. Kibler said he understood and that he was waiting for someone. While having this discussion, the corporal utilized his flashlight and looked into the backseat of the vehicle. 

According to court documents, the corporal observed a white bulbous pipe in plain view, which he recognized as a pipe used to ingest methamphetamine. Kibler admitted he was on probation, which was confirmed by the corporal.  

The corporal asked permission to search the vehicle, which Kibler granted. The corporal located a small baggie of suspected methamphetamine in the center console area. Kibler was mirandized and admitted the baggie contained methamphetamine. Kibler admitted that he had just started using again approximately three days ago.  

READ MORE: Missoula News – Crime Reports 

The methamphetamine and the pipe were removed from the vehicle. The on-call Probation Officer was contacted and advised of the situation. The corporal field tested the suspected methamphetamine, which came back with a result as presumptive positive. 

Kibler was placed under arrest and was transported to the Missoula County Detention Facility. He is currently being charged with felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. 

The information in this article was obtained from sources that are publicly viewable.