Missoula Woman Admits to Stealing U.S Forest Service Pickup

(Missoula) – A Missoula woman accused of stealing a $40,000 pickup truck from the U.S. Forest Service admitted to a theft crime.

Kasey Nichol Hugs pleaded guilty to theft of government property. Hugs faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto presided over the case. Sentencing was set for April 10, 2024 before U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen and Hugs was detained pending further proceedings.