Disgraced EMT Instructor Accused of Raping Teen in Billings

Butte man accused of raping teen in Billings

A teen's disclosure of sexual abuse has resulted in criminal charges against a man with a documented history of sexual harassment.

Disgraced EMT instructor accused of raping teen in Billings

John Carlbom previously lost his license as an EMT amid multiple allegations of being a sex pest toward his students and colleagues.

Former Butte EMT who lost license amid complaints of sexual harassment now facing teen rape allegation

A former Butte EMT who lost his license in 2023 to practice after numerous allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct surfaced while he was director of Powell Countys Emergency Medical Service and as an instructor in Butte for an EMT consulting firm, is now facing a rape charge out of Yellowstone County. John Joseph Carlbom is being held at the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center. The alleged rape occurred on July 1, 2025, in Yellowstone Coun…