Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place Dec. 1.

-State of Montana vs. Gregory Gonstad; 27. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or subsequent offense, a felony. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charges. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for Jan 5., 2011 at 9 a.m. The Court will be lenient in a continuance in the event that a WATCH date is not available before that.

-State of Montana vs. Luke Patrick; 36. The matters before the Court are change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, in DC-10-155. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. The Court finds the admissions in DC-99-40 are sufficient and the Defendant’s suspended sentence is revoked. PSI ordered. Sentencing in both matters is set for Jan. 5 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Heather McLeod; 36. The matter before the Court is sentencing. The Court defers imposition of sentence for three years on Count I and sentences the Defendant to the LCJ for six months with all that time suspended on Count II. The sentence imposed on Count II is to run consecutive to the sentence imposed in Count I.

-State of Montana vs. Tammie Guardipee; 51. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of assault with a weapon, felonies, Counts I, II and III. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains at liberty. Omnibus hearing is set for Jan. 26 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Nico Reid; 18. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, Count I. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains at liberty. Omnibus hearing is set for Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. Jury trial is set for Feb. 14, 2011.

-State of Montana vs. John Steele; 19. The matter before the Court is sentencing. The Court defers imposition of sentence for three years. As conditions, the Defendant is ordered to serve 30 days in the LCJ, which he has already served according to the PSI. All conditions in the pre-sentence report as amended by the Court are incorporated by reference. Defendant’s $500 cash bond is ordered exonerated and released to whoever posted it and the SCRAM bracelet is ordered removed.

Lake County District Court, Judge

Christopher

presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place Dec. 2.

-State of Montana vs. Jacob Beeks; 28. 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, a felony, Count I, and driving while suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor, Count II. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Attorney Britt Cotter indicates that the Defendant’s bond was set at $5,000 with SCRAM in Justice Court and parties have agreed to an O/R with SCRAM on Dec. 20, 2010 providing the Defendant pays for SCRAM for 30 days prior to his release. O/R release is granted with the conditions set forth by the parties. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on Jan 6, 2011 at 9 a.m. and jury trial is set for Feb. 7, 2011 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. William Martin; 39. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of assault on a minor, Count I, partner or family member assault, Count II and III, felonies, driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Count IV and driving while is suspended or revoked, Count V, misdemeanors. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains in custody. Attorney Nicole Ducheneaux makes a motion to amend the condition of no contact with Chelsea Martin to no unwanted contact. State objects. Request denied. Ms. Ducheneaux requests to reserve the right to address the condition with a written motion and affidavit. Request granted. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on Jan. 6, 2011 at 9 a.m. and jury trial for Feb. 7, 2011 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Keewyann Gardipe; 33. 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, Count I and II, and criminal possession of dangerous drugs, Count III, felonies. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Defendant remains at liberty. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on Feb. 3, 2011 at 9 a.m. and jury trial for March 7, 2011 at 9 a.m.

Lake County Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding

*The following justice court proceedings took place Nov. 26-Dec. 2.

-Ferrel, Crystal M.; 28. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $350 and 180 days in jail with 175 days suspended. Provide proof of valid DL by March 1, 2011 and jail reduced to two days - may be served in another facility.

-Jore, Dallas M.; 16. Careless driving. Fined $150.

-Brown, Kaetie L.; 31. Fail to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - first offense. Fined $150. Operating with expired registration - failure to reregister. Fined $100. Following too closely - reasonable and prudent. Fined $50.

-Mitchell, Roger E.; 56. Reckless driving. Fined $300 and 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended.

-Hopkins, Lucille A.; 71. Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent BAC or greater - first offense. Fined $400 and 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended.

-Tash, Dawn M.; 30. Driving without a valid driver’s license - expired less than 180 days. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended. Fail to have child under six years old and less than 60 pounds properly restrained. Fined $50.

-Schauss, Taylor J.; 25. Careless driving. Fined $50. Fail to give notice of accident by quickest means/apparent damage over $500. Fined $150 and 20 days in jail with 20 days suspended.

-Hughes, Monty R.; 45. Driving under the influence of alcohol - second offense. Fined $400 and 180 days in jail with 179 days suspended.

-Hamm, Amber J.; 19. Operating with expired registration - failure to reregister. Fined $50. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended. Provide proof or reinstated Washington DL by Feb. 1, 2011 and jail waived.

-Lecomte, Gloria L.; 43. Operating without liability insurance in effect - second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with eight days suspended. Provide proof of six months continuance insurance on May 29, 2011 and fine reduced by $100 and jail waived. Driving without a valid driver’s license - expired more than 180 days. Fined $50.

-Snyder, Jonathan W.; 30. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended. Provide proof of valid DL by Jan. 1, 2011 and charge reduced to no DL and jail waived.

-Busch, Alan S.; 56. Reckless driving. Fined $150 and 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended.

Ronan City Court, Judge Bartels

presiding

*The following city court proceedings took place Nov. 30-Dec. 6.

-Bautista, Rocio T.; 16. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250. Operating without liability insurance in effect - second offense. Fined $350.

-Carr, Frank; 66. Speeding - exceed restricted/special zone speed limit established by department. Fined $65.

-Graham, Jimmy; 53. Reckless driving - first offense. Fined $100 and 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended. Fail to carry/display registration receipt as required. Fined $535.

-Walchuk, Marvin W.; 57. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance - first offense. Fined $500.

St. Ignatius City Court, Judge

Richardson presiding

*The following city court proceedings took place Nov. 1-30.

-Mahler, Alyssa; 38. Stop sign violation. Fined $50.

-Bolen, Comfort; 32. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $350 and six months in jail with six months suspended.

-Azure, Mitchell; 30. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Fined $167 and $500 in restitution. Criminal possession of dangerous drugs - marijuana (less than 60 grams) - first offense. Fined $166 and $500 restitution. Criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Fined $167 and $500 restitution.

Booked into

county jail

*Editor’s note: The following people were booked into the county jail from Nov. 30-Dec. 7, but in most cases have not had a chance to enter a plea. They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Santilli, Robert E.; 58. Arrested on site.

-Partida, Veronica E.; 26. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Scheeler, Valentine R.; 27. Arrested on site for DUI, a misdemeanor; habitual offender, a violation; and driving while suspended or revoked, a violation.

-Roth, Corwin M. Jr.; 18. Arrested on site for assault with a weapon, a felony.

-Davidson, Christina J.; 31. Arrested on site for assault with a weapon, a felony; tamper with communication device, a misdemeanor; and partner family member assault - minor injured/physical contact, a misdemeanor.

Released from county jail

-Eversole, Jason R.; 41. Arrested on site.

-Fritsch, Aaron C.; 39. Arrested on site for theft, all others, a felony.

-Butterfly, Roderick L.; 37. Arrested on a warrant for assault with a weapon, a felony.

-Urban, Christy L.; 24. Arrested on site for no valid driver’s license, a misdemeanor; and DUI, a misdemeanor.

-Foundagun, Jeremy J.; 19. Arrested on site for three out of county warrants, misdemeanors.

-Nietupski, Stanley C.; 41. Arrested on site for obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor; and theft, all others, a misdemeanor.

-Loring, Laura H.; 54. Arrested on site for theft, all others, a misdemeanor; and obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor.

-Ladue, Waylon J.; 26. Arrested on site for assault, simple, a misdemeanor; and resisting arrest, a misdemeanor.

-Hawkins, Karla C.; 46. Arrested on site for no liability insurance, a misdemeanor; careless driving, a misdemeanor; and DUI, a misdemeanor.

-White, Elizabeth J.; 41. Arrested on a warrant for no proof of liability insurance, a violation.

-Barber, Nicholus J.; 29. Summoned/cited (no custody).

-Dubiel, Adam R.; 24. Arrested on site for criminal trespass to vehicle, a misdemeanor.

-Langan, David C.; 28. Arrested on a warrant for theft, all others, a felony.

Marriages

*The following marriages were completed from Nov. 1-30.

-Madsen, Vickie L. - Salway, Alfred B.; Wiest, Diana S. - Gardner, Carey J.

Divorces

*The following divorces were finalized from Nov. 1-30.

-Olesen, Devin J. - Olesen, Joyanne E.; Moch, Terrance M. - Moch, Christina; Deming, Daniel W. - Deming, Julia M.; Ehrlich, Arthur O. III - Ehrlich, Carla J.; Shows, Joel - Shows, Sandra N. (Thompson restored)