Law enforcement and court records, Aug. 5

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place July 28.

-State of Montana vs. David Okland; 49. The matter before the Court is sentencing. The Court commits the Defendant to the DOC for 13 months followed by a five year commitment to the DOC with all suspended.

-State of Montana vs. Jessica Lozeau; 25. The matters before the Court are to answer petition to revoke in DC-09-26 and arraignment in DC-10-97. Attorney Ben Anciaux indicates both causes can be addressed concurrently and asks that DC-09-26 be continued to the omnibus date in DC-10-97. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains at liberty. Omnibus hearing is set for Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. Mr. Anciaux asks that the motion to suppress be withdrawn. The Court grants the request and orders the motion withdrawn without prejudice.

-State of Montana vs. Grady Turner; 20. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of attempted burglary, a felony, Count I and criminal mischief, first offense, 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 Sept. 1 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Wayne Blickenstaff; 21. The matters before the Court are arraignment in DC-10-120 and omnibus hearing in DC-10-78. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of criminal possession with intent to distribute, a felony, Count I; criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a misdemeanor, Count II; operating a motor vehicle without valid liability insurance, third or subsequent offense, a misdemeanor, Count III; and careless driving, a misdemeanor, Count IV. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains at liberty. Attorney Caroline Riss asks for a continuance in DC-10-78 in order to handle the cases together. Omnibus hearing in both matters is set for Sept. 1 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Tyson Irvine; 20. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offenses of assault with a weapon, Counts I and II, felonies. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charges. Attorney Britt Cotter moves to withdraw his motion to dismiss Count III. The Court grants the State’s motion to dismiss Count III. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. Mr. Cotter asks to have the defendant released on his O/R with the SCRAM bracelet. No objection. So ordered and Defendant is authorized to be released as soon as the SCRAM bracelet is attached with all conditions previously set.

-State of Montana vs. Randi Wingender; 20. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of fraudulently obtaining dangerous drugs, a felony. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for Sept. 1 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Nakita Martin; 23. The matter before the Court is answer petition to revoke. Attorney Britt Cotter indicates the Defendant will admit some of the allegations if the State will dismiss the burglary charge. Defendant is sworn. The Court grants the State’s motion to dismiss the burglary charge. The Court finds the admissions are sufficient and the Defendant’s deferred sentence is revoked. The parties are prepared for sentencing. The Court commits the Defendant to the DOC for five years. Defendant is to receive credit for time spent in custody. The Court specifically requests the Defendant be considered for placement in Connections Corrections and pre-release provided it meets with the approval of the DOC. The Court recommends all original conditions be re-imposed if Defendant is released earlier.

-State of Montana vs. Richard Brown; 22. The matter before the Court is answer petition to revoke. Defendant wishes to make certain admissions. Defendant is sworn. The Court finds the admissions are sufficient and the Defendant’s deferred sentence is ordered revoked. The parties are prepared for disposition. The Court commits the Defendant to the DOC for five years on each count, no part of which is suspended, to run concurrently. Defendant is to receive credit for time spent in custody. The Court specifically recommends the Defendant be placed in the MASC program which may include Connections Corrections and pre-release.

Lake County District Court, Judge

Christopher

presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place July 29.

-State of Montana vs. James Adams; 51. The matter before the Court is sentencing. PSI has been received and reviewed. For the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Count I, a felony, the Court commits the Defendant to the DOC for a term of 13 months, and for the offense of threats and other improper influence in official and political matters, a felony, Count III, commits the Defendant to the DOC for a term of five years with all of that time suspended to run consecutive to the sentence imposed in Count I. Attorney Caroline Riss indicates that the Defendant has pending matters before Judge McNeil and will be sentenced on those matters on Sept. 1. At this time parties have agreed to the Defendant’s release on the previous conditions. At this time prosecutor Mitch Young is withdrawing his motion to revoke bond and quash the warrant. Request granted. Defendant is to be released with all previous conditions imposed including SCRAM. The Court orders sentencing to be held in abeyance until the Defendant’s sentencing in Judge McNeil’s court.

-State of Montana vs. Darla Pacheco; 45. The matter before the Court is omnibus hearing and adjudicatory hearing. Defendant admits committing the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Count I, a felony, and criminal endangerment, a felony, Count II. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. In DC-07-30 the Court finds the state provided sufficient evidence to support the petition and revokes the Defendant’s suspended sentence. PSI is ordered. Sentencing is set for Sept. 9 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Carlos Hernandez; 22. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of criminal mischief, a felony, Count II. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for Sept. 9 at 9 a.m.

Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding

*The following justice court proceedings took place July 23-29.

-Ross, Paul L.; 40. 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 coverage and jail waived. Driving a motor vehicle while the privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 suspended. Provide proof of valid DL by 10/26/2010 and jail waived.

-Britton, Wayne E.; 47. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $450 and 180 days in jail with 10 suspended. Provide proof of valid DL by 8/27/10 and jail reduced to five days. Operating without liability insurance in effect - first offense. Fined $150 and 10 days in jail. Proof of DL by 8/27/10 and jail reduced to five days. ROW Violation - fail/yield to approaching traffic (immediate hazard) when making left turn. Fined $50.

-Shaver, Sarah D.; 21. Operating without liability insurance in effect - first offense. Fined $450 and 180 days in jail with 175 suspended.

Polson City Court, Judge Olson

presiding

*The following city court proceedings took place July 24-30.

-Ask, Faith L.; 33. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $150.

-Cooper, Donald G.; 59. Fail to drive to right of roadway except when passing. Fined $50.

-Rodda, Cory R.; 23. Disorderly conduct. Fined $60.

-Campos, Angelina; 20. Disorderly conduct. FIned $60.

Booked into county jail

* Editor’s note: The following people were booked into the county jail from July 28-Aug. 3, but in most cases have not had a chance to enter a plea. They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Mowry, Zhenya E.; 23. Arrested on site for probation violation, a felony (F); and partner family member assault - minor injury/physical contact, misdemeanor (B).

Released from county jail

-Yaeger, Dixie M.; 36. Arrested on site for DUI, a misdemeanor (B).

-Esquivel, Martha I.; 44. Arrested on site for no proof of liability insurance, a violation; driving while suspended or revoked, a violation; and careless driving, a violation.

-Ryan-Roquette, Michael A.; 18. Arrested on site for criminal trespass to property, a misdemeanor; and obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor (D).

-Helmen, Adam F.; 30. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.