Havre police officer earns AG victim advocate award

Havre Police Detective Sgt. Jason Barkus said he was completely surprised by the reason for a surprise party today -- Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock presenting Barkus with the Attorney General's Outstanding Crime Victim Advocate Award for his work in investigating sexual abuse crimes.

"It was quite a shock," Barkus said after the presentation. "It's a pretty big honor to be given that (award) and to have Attorney General Steve Bullock present it … "

"I guess it makes you feel like you make a difference, and that's the important thing," Barkus said.

Barkus was nominated by Michele...