Search for Alicia Wood Suspended

December 16, 2024 - On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office suspended the search for 46-year-old Alicia Wood of Conrad. Wood was reported missing on November 30, 2024. The reporting party said she had last been seen on November 22, 2024.

Based on a lead from the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the search for Wood at the High Plains Landfill, approximately seven miles north of Great Falls, began on December 5, 2024. The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office, along with its partners, spent nine days combing through extensive piles of garbage. At this time, Wood has not been found.

“This is not a decision we took lightly; however, we feel we have conducted a thorough search of our landfill based on the information and leads provided,” said Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter.

The investigation and search efforts will continue under the lead of the Pondera County Sheriff’s Office and DCI. The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office will assist these agencies in whatever way possible to find Wood.

“As I said at the beginning of our search, this is just one lead in this investigation. I’m confident that the Division of Criminal Investigation will continue to follow all current and future leads,” Sheriff Slaughter expressed.

Anyone with information about the disappearance of Alicia Wood is encouraged to contact the Division of Criminal Investigation by calling 406-444-3874 or emailing [email protected].

The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office expresses its sincere gratitude to all partnering agencies and individuals who helped in the search, along with the generous supporters who provided meals.