Law enforcement and court records, April 8

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place March 31.

-State of Montana vs. Mark Mergenthaler; 37. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of aggravated assault, a felony, Count I; attempt (burglary), a felony, Count II; intimidation, a felony, Count III; tampering with witnesses and informants, a felony, Count IV; partner or family member assault, a misdemeanor, Count V; and assault, misdemeanors, Counts VI and VII. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains in custody. Omnibus hearing is set for April 21 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Alan Kibler; 24. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of aggravated assault, a felony, Count I; criminal endangerment, a felony, Count II; assault on a minor, a felony, Count III; criminal destruction of or tampering with a communication device, a misdemeanor, Count IV; and unlawful restraint, a misdemeanor, Count V. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Omnibus hearing is set for May 5 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Nickie Gardiner; 53. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or subsequent offense, a felony, Count I; and driving while license is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor, Count II. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains at liberty. Omnibus hearing is set for May 5 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Ronee Martin; 21. The matter before the Court is sentencing. PSI has been received and reviewed. The Court defers imposition of sentence for six years. In the event Defendant makes full restitution it is reserved to Defendant the right to request relief from probation after three years. Defendant is ordered to serve 10 days in the LCJ and is to receive credit for time served. The remaining jail time is to be served within six months of March 31.

-State of Montana vs. Michael Turpin; 48. The matter before the Court is sentencing. PSI has been received and reviewed. The Court defers imposition of sentence for three years on Count I and sentences Defendant to the LCJ for six months with all suspended but two days on Count III. The sentence imposed on Count III is to run concurrent to the sentence imposed on Count I. In addition Defendant is ordered to serve 30 days in the LCJ on Count I with credit for time served to date. Attorney Brian West indicates the parties have an agreement that Defendant be allowed to serve his jail sentence on house arrest if arranged and paid for by Defendant. No objection by the State. So ordered.

-State of Montana vs. Bryan Healy; 19. The matter before the Court is sentencing. PSI has been received and reviewed. The Court defers imposition of sentence for three years. As conditions the Defendant is ordered to serve 14 days in the LCJ. Defendant is to receive credit for time served on this offense while in custody. Defendant request 90 days to serve jail time. No objection by the State. Request granted.

Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place April 1.

-State of Montana vs. Michael Shields; 51. The matter before the Court is adjudicatory hearing. The Court finds the State provided sufficient evidence to support the petition and revokes the Defendant's suspended sentence. Ready for sentencing. Recommendations by counsel. For the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a felony, the Court commits the Defendant to the MSP for four years with the recommendations of any possible treatment that is available to the Defendant. Previous conditions re-imposed.

-State of Montana vs. Justin Keeble; 29. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of aggravated assault, Count I, criminal endangerment, Count II, felonies and criminal destruction of or tampering with a communication device, Count III, a misdemeanor. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on May 6 at 9 a.m.

Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding

*The following justice court proceedings took place March 26-April 1.

-Poole, Maverick R.; 34. Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent BAC or greater - first offense. Fined $400 and 10 days in jail with 10 suspended.

-Martin, William D. III; 38. Obstructing a peace officer or other public servant. Fined $150 and 180 days in jail with 180 suspended.

-Zetterstrom, Rhonda W.; 45. Fail to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - first offense. Fined $150.

-Schall, Kylie R.; 18. Fail to give notice of accident by quickest means/apparent damage over $500. Fined $50.

Polson City Court, Judge Olson

presiding

*The following city court proceedings took place March 27-April 2.

-Matson, Ryan E.; 24. Theft of labor or services or use of property. Fined $100 and forfeited bonds of $700. One day in jail with one day suspended.

-Castleberry, Dustin T.; 41. Speeding violation (day or night). Fined $100.

-Wilson, Justin L.; 23. Speeding violation (day or night). Fined $50.

-Castillo, Delfina R.; 36. Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to person under 21 years. Fined $250.

-Maughan, Stacia L.; 28. Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to person under 21 years. Fined $250.

Booked into

county jail

* Editor's note: The following people were booked into the county jail from March 30-April 5, but in most cases have not had a chance to enter a plea. They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Wier, Andrew D.; 22. Arrested on a warrant, a misdemeanor.

-Cowgill, Larry A.; 38. Arrested on site for probation violation, a misdemeanor.

-Pierre, William B.; 24. Arrested on site.

-Hawkins, Juanita M.; 35. Arrested on a warrant for parole violation, a felony.

-Sinclair, Traver L.; 32. Arrested on site.

-Pierce, Sunny; 34. Arrested on site.

-Chase, John L.; 25. Arrested on site for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.

-Tapia, Frederick H.; 62. Arrested on site on an out of county warrant.

-Friscia, Marc A.; 21. Arrested on site for possessing drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; tampering with evidence, a felony; and two counts of criminal contempt, misdemeanors.

-Rondeau, Chandra N.; 32. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Adams, James D.; 51. Arrested on site for assault with a weapon, a felony.

-Martin, Delane R.; 37. Arrested on site for driving while suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor.

-Riebe, Mackenzie A.; 22. Arrested on site.

Released from

county jail

-Cooney, Tylar J.; 26. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Jeppesen, Brandon J.; 25. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Wier, Andrew D.; 22. Arrested on a warrant, a misdemeanor.

-McAdam, Eric M.; 21. Arrested on site for DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor; probation violation, a misdemeanor; no proof of liability insurance, a misdemeanor; drive while suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor; and habitual offender, a misdemeanor.

-Kibler, Alan L.; 24. Arrested on site for unlawful restraint, a misdemeanor; destroy or tamper with communication device, a misdemeanor; aggravated assault resulting in permanent injury, a felony; and partner family member assault, aggravated, a felony.

-Butler, Pamela D.; 43. Arrested on site for probation violation, a misdemeanor.

-Riebe, Mackenzie A.; 22. Arrested on site for probation violation, a felony; reckless driving, a misdemeanor; no valid driver's license, a misdemeanor; drive while suspended or revoked, a violation; possession of dangerous drugs, a felony; eluding a peace office, a violation; fail to properly register vehicle, a violation; and habitual offender, a violation.

-Smith, Emery John Jr.; 36. Arrested on site.

-Rorvik, William A.; 29. Arrested on site for parole violation, a felony; DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor; no liability insurance, a violation; and drive while suspended or revoked, a violation.

-Keeble, Justin A.; 28. Arrested on site for criminal endangerment, a felony; destroy or tamper with communication device, a misdemeanor; partner family member assault, aggravated, a felony; and aggravated assault resulting in permanent injury, a felony.

-Wall, Samual; 27. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor; possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; and possession of dangerous drugs, a misdemeanor.

-Oliver, Robert E.; 40. Arrested on site for probation violation, a misdemeanor.

-Jones, Jay J.; 20. Arrested on site for partner family assault, non aggravated, a misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.

-Boykin, Jacob L.; 28. Arrested on site.

-Coffey, Rainey D.; 30. Arrested on site for possession of dangerous drugs, a felony.

-Melvin, Ronald P.; 55. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Tapia, Frederick H.; 62. Arrested on site on an out of county warrant.

-Moulton, Eric C.; 33. Arrested on site for probation violation, a felony.

Marriages

*The following marriages were completed from March 1-31.

-Friesen, Kelsie-Lee - Lindahl, Spencer L.; Jones, Jessica L. - Erickson, William T.; Gray, Thelma L. - Armijo, Rocky S.; James, Sheila A. - Corbitt, Jim D.; Crowe, Lisa M. - Cardenas, William B.; Bordeaux, Lynette R. - Berry, Jr., Timothy R.

Divorces

*The following divorces were finalized from March 4-25.

-Macdonald, Ronald - Macdonald, Ronni M.; Oros, Albert M. - Oros, Kathleen B.; McDorman, Nathaniel R. - McDorman, Kendra M. (Penttila restored); Toland, Daneil F. - Toland, Melissa R.; Klawitter, Robert W. - Klawitter, Amie C.