Big Sky Times

Jason Allen Miller was sentenced to life without parole for running over and seriously injuring Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in February 2023. In April, Miller was found guilty on all counts, including attempted deliberate homicide, criminal endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, aggravated kidnapping, and a sentencing enhancement for the use of a weapon.

"Today we made it clear that violence against Montana law enforcement officers will not be tolerated. I’m proud of our prosecutors in the Attorney General’s Office who helped hold the perpetrator to account and ensured justice was served in this case," Attorney General Knudsen stated.

Miller received life without parole in the Montana State Prison for his attempt on Trooper Johnson’s life. Additionally, he received 10 years for the use of a weapon, 15 years for criminal endangerment, 15 years for criminal mischief, five years for criminal possession of dangerous drugs, and 15 years for aggravated kidnapping. This ensures Miller will spend his life in prison without the possibility of parole plus an additional 25 years.

He is also required to pay over $75,000 in restitution to the Johnson family and over $1.2 million to the State for Trooper Johnson’s care, treatment, and trial expenses.

Trooper Johnson was injured in the line of duty on February 16, 2023 while apprehending Miller. During the incident, Trooper Johnson was run over by Miller and sustained serious injuries. He has been with the Highway Patrol for eight years.