(Great Falls) The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), working with the Cascade County Attorney’s Office (CCAO), has filed
amended charges against 20-year-old Lane Cole Gibson in connection with the homicide of 25-year-old Terrell Gage
Johnson of Harlem, Montana.
These charges follow an extensive investigation that began on January 9th, 2026, when deputies found Johnson deceased
inside a vehicle in Cascade County, around the1700 block of 22nd Ave South. Detectives from CCSO, assisted by the Great
Falls Police Department (GFPD) and the FBI, spent several weeks reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and
analyzing digital, video, and forensic information to determine what led to Johnson’s death.
Charges Filed
Count 1: Deliberate Homicide (Felony)
Investigators allege that Gibson caused Johnson’s death while committing, or fleeing from, an assault involving a weapon.
Under Montana law, a conviction for deliberate homicide can result in life in prison or a prison sentence ranging from 10 to
100 years.
Count 2: Tampering with Witnesses or Informants (Felony)
Investigators also allege that Gibson attempted to persuade a potential witness to provide false information about his
whereabouts during the time surrounding the homicide. This charge carries a possible penalty of up to 10 years in prison
and a fine of up to $50,000.
Case Summary
On January 9th, 2026, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle parked in the 1700 block of 22nd Ave South, which is
located just outside of the Great Falls city limits in Cascade County. Inside the vehicle, a red 2014 Chevy Cruze, they found
Johnson deceased from multiple stab wounds. The area was secured, the vehicle was processed for evidence, and
investigators began a homicide investigation.
Investigation Highlights
Cell phone and location data showed Johnson’s movements on the evening of January 8th and into the early morning hours of January 9th.
Records indicate he traveled to Havre and Fort Belknap on January 8th and returned to Great Falls late that
evening. Data indicates he then spent several hours at a residence on Chowen Springs Loop. Location sharing stopped shortly after 6:00 a.m. on January 9th
