Montana police chief reveals the shocking reason the hit TV series Yellowstone has devastated his county

EXCLUSIVE Montana police chief reveals the shocking reason the hit TV series Yellowstone has devastated his county READ MORE: Paramount announces release date for Yellowstone series finale By Jon Michael Raasch, Political Reporter In Bozeman, Montana Published: 19:48 BST, 9 August 2024 | Updated: 20:10 BST, 9 August 2024 e-mail 1 View comments The hit TV series Yellowstone has caused the Bozeman, Montana , police chief a litany of headaches since the show's debut. Since its release in 2018, the show about a Montana family protecting their ranch near Yellowstone National Park has received an incredible reception, boasting millions of fans. As a result, some decided to turn the show into their reality by moving to the area.

Bozeman Police Chief Jim Velkamp told DailyMail.com in an exclusive sit-down interview how the small town has grappled with a booming population. The most devastating outcome of the show's global success is the city's rising crime , he said.

'I think overall for us specifically with the city of Bozeman it's just the growth and the challenges released to growth ...

that is our biggest challenge,' Velkamp revealed. And that show, the police chief says, has directly fueled an increase in crime locally and added more work onto the department's already-full plate. Jim Veltkamp, Police Chief, Bozeman Police Department, told DailyMail.

com that the biggest issue facing the department is the city's rapid growth - which as led to increased crime. He, in part, blamed t.