Law enforcement and court records, April 15

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place April 7.

-State of Montana vs. Cheryl Matt; 40. The matter before the Court is sentencing on revocation. The Court commits the Defendant to the DOC for 10 years with five suspended. The Court specifically recommends that the DOC consider Defendant for placement in either Elkhorn or Passages, whichever the department feels is appropriate. Defendant is to receive credit for time while in custody. All previous conditions are re-imposed.

-State of Montana vs. Alan Howlett; 31. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offenses of criminal endangerment, a felony, Count I and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first offense, a misdemeanor, Count II. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charges. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for May 12 at 9 a.m.

Lake County District Court, Judge

Christopher

presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place April 8.

-State of Montana vs. Allen M. McDonald; 48. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Count I and threats and improper influence in official and political matter, Count II, felonies. 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.

-State of Montana vs. Marc Friscia; 21. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of tampering with evidence, a felony, Count I and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, Count II. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Attorney Britt Cotter indicates that this matter was dismissed in justice court with prejudice and the Defendant was unaware that a warrant had been issued. At this time Mr. Cotter is requesting the Defendant be released on his O/R. No objection by the State. Request granted. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on May 20 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Vincente Laroche; 31. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, the Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of assault with a weapon, Counts I, II and III, and criminal endangerment, Count IV, felonies. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. At this time Attorney Caroline Riss is requesting a modification of the Defendant's conditions to allow him to travel throughout the state of Montana for work related purposes. No objection by the State. Request granted. The Court sets the matter for omnibus hearing on May 20 at 9 a.m.

Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding

*The following justice court proceedings took place April 2-8.

-Martin, Delane R.; 38. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $500 and 180 days in jail with 175 suspended. Provide proof of valid DL by 4/12/10 and jail reduced two days.

-Butterhof, Cindy L.; 47. Reckless driving. Fined $300 and 90 days in jail with 90 suspended.

-Munson-Young, Rachel C.; 30. Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent BAC or greater - first offense. Fined $300.

Polson City Court, Judge Olson presiding

*The following city court proceedings took place April 3-9.

-Wier, Andrew D.; 22. Operating without liability insurance in effect - first offense. Fined $250.

-Newman, Victor A.; 26. Driving a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license - expired less than 180 days. Fined $150. Habitual offender operating motor vehicle. Fined $400 and 14 days in jail. Operating without liability insurance in effect - first offense. Fined $50.

Booked into county jail

* Editor's note: The following people were booked into the county jail from April 6-12 , but in most cases have not had a chance to enter a plea. They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Darnell, Matthew A.; 21. Arrested on an out of county warrant, a misdemeanor.

-Clairmont, Eric A.; 22. Summoned/cited (no custody).

-Ridgley, Joshua D.; 21. Arrested on a warrant.

-Stokes, Robert R.; 27. Arrested on site for aggravated assault resulting in non permanent injury, a misdemeanor; and probation violation, a felony.

-Charlo, Charles M.; 46. Arrested on site for DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor; and no valid driver's license, a misdemeanor.

-Couture, Joshua R.; 20. Arrested on site for assault on a peace officer, a felony.

Released from county jail

-Cassidy, Elliot R.; 41. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Conley, Robert J.; 60. Arrested on site for no liability insurance, a misdemeanor; driving while suspended or revoked, a violation; and DUI alcohol or drugs, a felony.

-Onehorn, Lucas E.; 27. Arrested on site on a warrant, a misdemeanor.

-Martin, Delane R.; 38. Arrested on site for driving while suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor.

-Charlo, Ryan A.; 25. Arrested on site for assault with a weapon, a felony; and criminal endangerment, a felony.

-Clairmont, Eric A.; 22. Summoned/cited (no custody).

-Ackermann, Arlene; 45. Arrested on site for no valid driver's license, a misdemeanor; and DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor.

-Ross, James W.; 23. Arrested on site for criminal mischief, a misdemeanor; motor vehicle theft, a felony; probation violation, a felony; eluding a peace officer, a violation; criminal endangerment, a felony; motor vehicle theft, a felony; motor vehicle theft, a felony; fail to have driver's license in possession, a violation; and throw lighted material from vehicle, a violation.

-Castilio, Daniel S.; 25. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Martin, Chelsea M.; 39. Arrested on site for no proof of liability insurance, a misdemeanor; and DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor.

-King, Dominic C.; 31. Arrested on site for possession of dangerous drugs, a misdemeanor; DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor; basic rule, a misdemeanor; a no liability insurance, a violation.