Law enforcement and court records, April 22

| April 21, 2010 1:41 PM

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place April 14.

-State of Montana vs. Joshua Fisher; 22. The matter before the Court is sentencing. The Court defers imposition of sentence for five years. As conditions Defendant is ordered to serve 30 days in the LCJ to be served within six months. Defendant is to receive credit for time served. Defendant is fined $1,000.

-State of Montana vs. Jesse James Finley; 20. 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; and partner or family member assault, a felony, Count IV. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains in custody. Omnibus hearing is set for May 5 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Larry Cowgill; 38. The matter before the Court is hearing on merits. The Court finds the admissions are sufficient and the Defendant's suspended sentence is revoked. The parties are prepared for sentencing. Recommendations by counsel. The Court commits the Defendant to the DOC for 15 years with 10 years suspended. The Court recommends the Defendant be considered for placement at Connections Corrections and pre-release provided it meets with the approval of DOC. Defendant is to receive credit for time served while in custody. All conditions originally imposed are again re-imposed.

Lake County District Court, Judge

Christopher

presiding

*The following district court proceeding took place April 15.

-State of Montana vs. Daniel O'Roake; 21. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of aggravated assault, Count I, and assault with a weapon, Count II, felonies. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. At this time Attorney Robert Long is requesting the Defendant be released from the SCRAM bracelet. State objects. At this time the Court will give the Defendant the option of bond in the amount of $10,000 without SCRAM or remain at $1,000 with SCRAM. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on May 20 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Debbie Marry-Hawkins; 22. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the amended offense of false reports to law enforcement authorities, a misdemeanor. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. Ready for sentencing. For the offense of false reports to law enforcement authorities, a misdemeanor, the Court sentences the Defendant to the LCJ for six months all suspended except 14 days. The Defendant shall receive credit of three days for time served. At this time the Court is setting this matter for a status conference in three months to allow the Defendant to follow through with her counseling and reappear before the Court to report where she is regarding the counseling, and at that time the Court will determine how the Defendant will serve the remaining 11 days. The Court sets this matter for a status conference on July 15 at 9 a.m.

Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding

*The following justice court proceedings took place April 9-15.

-Fehrs, Curtis M.; 44. Failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - first offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with eight days suspended. Provide proof of insurance by May 1 and proof of six months continuous insurance (Nov. 1) and jail waived.

-Worrall, Alex W.; 21. Cruelty to animals - first offense. Fined $65 and 180 days in jail with 180 suspended.

-Lytton, Michael J.; 25. Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent BAC or greater - first offense. Fined $400 and 10 days in jail with 10 suspended.

-Bailey, Ashley F.; 22. Careless driving. Fined $50.

-Allen, James R.; 49. Operating without liability insurance in effect - first offense. Fined $150 and 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $350 and 180 days in jail with 175 suspended. Credited one day. Obstructing a peace officer or other public servant. Fined $200 and 180 days in jail with 180 suspended.

-Templer, Nathan; 19. Careless driving. Fined $100.

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

-Miller, Jeffrey C.; 23. Operating without liability insurance in effect - second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with eight suspended. Provide proof of six months continuous insurance on 2005 Malibu and fine reduced by $100 and jail waived.

-Campbell, Roy O.; 29. Driving without a valid driver's license - expired more than 180 days. Fined $100.

-Mendoza, Arthur R. Jr.; 33. Driving without a valid driver's license - expired more than 180 days. Fined $150. Operating without liability insurance in effect - first offense. Fined $150.

-Cannon, Raylynn M.; 18. Operating without liability insurance in effect - second offense. Fined $350.

-Cook, Johnny D.; 51. Failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - first offense. Fined $150.

-Bauer, Devin B.; 19. Possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21 (over age 18) first offense. Fined $100.

Polson City Court, Judge Olson

presiding

*The following city court proceedings took place April 10-16.

-Pendle, Jacob B.; 28. Operating without liability insurance in effect. Fined $50.

-Ostrem, Christian; 33. Speeding violation (day or night). Fined $50.

-Metzger, Myles R.; 17. Operating without liability insurance in effect - first offense. Fined $50.

-Oeldt, Caleb G.; 27. Driving without a valid driver's license - expired less than 180 days. Fined $150. Failure to have child under six years old and less than 60 pounds properly restrained. Fined $50.

-Jubb, Sarah O.; 19. Interfering with traffic while backing. Fined $50.

-Dickson, Jane E.; 51. Fail to obey red (stop) traffic signal. Fined $50.

Ronan City Court, Judge Bartels

presiding

*The following city court proceedings took place March 24-April 20.

-Fahlgren, Tiffany; 22. Possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21 (under age 18) - second offense. Fined $100.

-White, Benjamin R.; 22. Speeding - 25 MPH Urban district. Fined $70.

-Whitlow, Beverly J.; 56. Theft - first offense. Fined $50 and six months in jail with six months suspended.

-Clairmont, Steven S.; 18. Possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21 (over age 18) - first offense. Fined $50.

-Smith, Allen; 33. Speeding - exceed restricted/special zone speed limit established by department. Fined $65.

Booked into county jail

* Editor's note: The following people were booked into the county jail from April 14-20, but in most cases have not had a chance to enter a plea. They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Potasky, Paul A.; 37. Arrested on site for DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor; and no liability insurance, a misdemeanor.

-Amaya, Jeremy D.; 20. Arrested on site for probation violation, a misdemeanor.

-Gillin, Shaele L.; 37. Arrested on site for seatbelt violation, a violation; DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor; following too closely, a violation; basic rule, a misdemeanor; pass in no passing zone, a violation; and driving while suspended or revoked, a violation.

-Fritsch, Harry C. III; 59. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Vanlear, Charles H.; 20. Arrested on site for probation violation, a misdemeanor.

-Hadley, Patrick W.; 26. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor; and partner family assault, aggravated, a misdemeanor.

-Harlow, Judy L.; 42. Arrested on site.

-Yellowhorse, Leon J.; 21. Arrested on site for an out of county warrant, a misdemeanor.

-Diaz, Anthony C.; 23. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor; and probation violation, a misdemeanor.

-Cox, Danny L.; 55. Arrested on site.

-Lamberson, Julie A.; 21. Arrested on site for partner family member assault, non aggravated, a misdemeanor.

Released from county jail

-Pierre, William Baptiste; 25. Arrested on site.

-Coffman, Rebecca R.; 33. Arrested on site for DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor.

-Collier, Bryan J.; 39. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Espinoza, Chad P.; 39. Arrested on a warrant for two counts of endangering (with simple assault), misdemeanors; partner family member assault, aggravated, a felony; and DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor.

-Ashley, Travis D.; 28. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Riddle, Michael A.; 19. Arrested on site for issuing a bad check, a misdemeanor.

-Holmes, Timothy H.; 61. Arrested on site for DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor; speeding - restricted zone, a violation; and open container in motor vehicle, a misdemeanor.

-Kibler, Alan L.; 24. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Trudeau, Randy J.; 51. Arrested on site for DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor.

-Venne, Chance T.; 25. Arrested on site for two warrants, misdemeanors; resisting arrest, a misdemeanor; and driving while suspended or revoked, a violation.

-Stocking, David M.; 26. Arrested on a warrant for two counts of criminal contempt, misdemeanors.