(Great Falls, Montana) – The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update in the ongoing homicide investigation involving the death of Terrell Gage Johnson, a 25-year-old male from
Harlem, Montana, who was found deceased inside a vehicle in the1700 block of 22nd Avenue South in Cascade County on January 9th, 2026. On January 27th, 2026, the Eighth Judicial District
Court authorized an arrest warrant for 20-year-old Lane Gibson following the filing of a felony charge of Tampering with Witnesses or Informants, in violation of Montana Code Annotated § 45-
7-206(1)(a). The charge stems from actions Gibson allegedly took during the ongoing homicide investigation. According to court documents, investigators developed probable cause that Gibson
attempted to influence a potential witness to provide false information about his whereabouts in the early morning hours of January 9th, 2026. He allegedly took these actions after learning a
criminal investigation was underway. The homicide investigation is ongoing, and investigators continue to take additional steps. Further charges may be considered as the investigation
progresses. Gibson is considered a person of interest and is believed to have been with the victim in the hours leading up to the homicide. Gibson was taken into custody on January 28th, 2026.
Bail has been set at $150,000, and the charge carries a potential penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a $50,000 fine, or both, if convicted. As always, all individuals are presumed innocent unless
and until proven guilty in a court of law. The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the continued cooperation and assistance from the public. Anyone with information related to this
investigation is encouraged to contact the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office through our official channels or reach out to Detective Nick Allison at 406-836-0010 or nallison@cascadecountymt.gov.
