>Spence has two prior convictions for possession of dangerous drugs in the past two years. He was also convicted on the obstructing charges that accompanied both of the prior drug cases.  

>According to court documents, Spence’s substance abuse issues persist, which correspond with his continued, often aggressive, behavior that poses a risk to the community. 

>Spence has been permanently trespassed from over a dozen locations in Missoula, has a combined eight pending cases in Missoula Municipal and Justice courts, and, since the beginning of 2026 alone, 911 Dispatch has received at least 15 calls for service involving Spence.

When we talk about the "homeless problem" in Missoula. This is who we talk about. We're not trying to be cruel to the single mom trying to make ends meet. It's this piece of shit. This guy a others like him are a danger to the community and need to be run out of town. He's a sex offender (incest) and has previously threatened to kill MDT workers and a police officer. It's a ticking time bomb waiting for something really awful to happen and allowing him to reside amongst us unchecked isn't compassion, it's negligence. 

Man with 8 pending cases gets to live on our river