Law enforcement and court records
Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding
*The following district court proceedings took place March. 3.
-State of Montana vs. Kenneth Old Person; 47. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of incest, Count I, II and II, felonies. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on April 1 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Mark Danfifer; 43. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of partner or family member assault, a felony, Count I, aggravated burglary, a felony, Count II, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, a felony, Count III and criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, Count IV. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on March 25 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Tiffany Edwards; 23. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of forgery, common scheme, a felony, Count I. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on April 1 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Tiffany Edwards; 23. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of deceptive practices, common scheme, a felony, Count I, and theft of identity, a felony, Count II. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on April 1 at 9 a.m.
Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding
*The following district court proceedings took place March. 4.
-State of Montana vs. Cory Mitchell; 22. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of assault with a weapon, a felony, Count I and criminal endangerment, a felony, Count II. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains at liberty. Omnibus hearing set for April 7 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Dusty Seyler; 22. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of sexual assault, a felony. The Court grants the State's motion to amend the offense, makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for April 7 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Cote Wheeler; 21. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offenses of burglary, a felony, Count I in DC-09-45; burglary, a felony, Count I in DC-09-46; burglary, a felony, Count I in DC-09-47; and burglary, a felony, Count I in DC-09-48. The Court grants the State's motion to dismiss Count II in DC-09-47. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charges. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for April 14 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Adrian McElderry; 28. 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 and criminal endangerment, a felony, Count II. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains at liberty. Omnibus hearing is set for April 14 at 9 a.m.
Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding
*The following justice court proceedings took place Feb. 26-March 4.
-Houle, Hugh R.; 36. Failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - first offense. Fined $150 and 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended. Driving a motor vehicle while the privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 suspended. Unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway. Fined $80.
-Pieper, Bradley J.; 26. Negligent endangerment (substantial risk - death/serious bodily injury) - misdemeanor. Fined $1000 and 365 days in jail with 365 suspended.
-Anderson, Kacy R.; 41. Failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - first offense. Fined $150.
-Adams, Shonna D.; 31. Fail to have child 6 years old and less than 60 lbs. properly restrained. Fined $65.
-Wilson, Daniel J.; 30. Operating without liability insurance in effect - first offense. Fined $150.
-Reum, Glenn J.; 55. Failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with eight days suspended. Proof of six months continuous insurance and jail waived. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $350 and 180 days in jail with 175 suspended.
-Long, Daniel L.; 28. Driving under the influence of alcohol - second offense. Fined $600 and 180 days in jail with 166 suspended. 30 days of SCRAM may be served in lieu of seven days jail.
-Sinclair, Traver L.; 32. Driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense. Fined $400 and 180 days in jail with 179 suspended.
-Hanson, Rodney L.; 65. ROW violation - fail to yield to vehicle on through highway. Fined $50.
-Meadows, Madelyn R.; 42. Improper passing - in no-passing zone. Fined $50.
Polson City Court, Judge Olson
presiding
*The following city court proceedings took place Feb. 27-March 5.
-Amedee, Darren R.; 23. Theft - third offense. Fined $50 and six months in jail with five months, 10 days suspended.
-Green, Jordan T.; 22. Speeding violation (day or night). Fined $50.
-Adams, Merle M.; 55. Speeding violation (day or night). Fined $50.
-Edward, Ira L.; 28. Driving a motor vehicle while the privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and two days in jail.
-Sisco, Ralph J.; 50. Open container. Fined $65.
Ronan City Court, Judge Bartels
presiding
*The following city court proceedings took place Feb. 23-March 3.
-Curry, Dylan; 18. Driving without a valid driver's license. Fined $200. Basic rule - reasonable and prudent. Fined $50.
-Graham, John W.; 28. Operating without liability insurance in effect - first offense. Fined $300. Driving under the influence of alcohol - second offense. Fined $300 and six months in jail with six months suspended.
-Robinson, Janet K.; 53. Operating with expired registration - failure to reregister. Fined $50.
-Bates, Zachery V.; 21. Unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway. Fined $50. Reckless driving. Fined $300 and 10 days in jail with 10 suspended.
-Krahn, Terry B.; 48. Reckless driving. Fined $300 and 10 days in jail with 10 suspended.
-Caulbeck, Sarah M.; 19. Possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21 (over age 18) - first offense. Fined $100.
Booked into
county jail
* Editor's note: The following people were booked into the county jail from March 3-8, but in most cases have not had a chance to enter a plea. They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
-Chapman, Charles; 39. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor; driving while suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor; no liability insurance, a misdemeanor; fail to notify by quickest means, a misdemeanor; and careless driving, a misdemeanor.
-Pierce, Nathan K.; 32. Arrested on site.
-Patterson, Justin; 21. Arrested on site.
-Anderson, Kacey J.; 19. Arrested on site.
-Fenton, Alexa; 19. Arrested on site for probation violation, a felony.
-Lachance, Cherish; 30. Arrested on an out of county warrant, a misdemeanor.
-Helmen, Adam F.; 30. Arrested on site for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.
-Kneeson, Cole J.; 23. Arrested on site for three out of county warrants, all misdemeanors; and two counts of criminal contempt, misdemeanors.
-Whitewater, Douglas A.; 20. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor; and possess alcohol or intoxicant, a misdemeanor.
-Elthie, Joseph; 28. Arrested on site for criminal endangerment, a felony.
-Truman, Steven J.; 31. Arrested on site for DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor; and no liability insurance, a violation.
Released from
county jail
-Freeman, Matthew J.; 19. Arrested on site for unlawful kill, a felony; and hunting out of season, a felony.
-Weprek, Amber L.; 24. Arrested on site for driving while suspended or revoked, a violation; and no liability insurance, a violation.
-Hall, Jeremy M.; 24. Arrested on site.
-Orr, Kiel J.; 27. Arrested on site for DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor; expired registration, a misdemeanor; and driving while suspended or revoked, a violation.
-Nelson, Savanna L.; 23. Arrested on site for seatbelt violation, a violation; open container in motor vehicle, a misdemeanor; DUI alcohol or drugs, a felony; basic rule, a misdemeanor; and obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor.
-Shockey, Peter C.; 30. Arrested on a warrant for destroy or tamper with communication device, a misdemeanor; and criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.
-Hartigan, Lissa A.; 46. Arrested on site for no liability insurance, a violation; and driving while suspended or revoked, a violation.
-McClure, David A.; 34. Arrested on site for driving while suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor.
-Dean, Vickey; 46. Arrested on an out of county warrant, a misdemeanor.
-Fenton, Alexa; 19. Arrested on site for probation violation, a felony.
Marriages
*The following marriage was completed Feb. 16.
-Taylor, Clarissa J. - Gallant, Michael L.
Divorces
*The following divorces were finalized from Feb. 1-28.
-Koenig, Thomas P. - Koenig, Jody D. (Delaney restored); Lytton, Michael J. - Lytton, Rehanna J.; Gordon, Cole T. - Gordon-Bauer, Alise D. (Bauer restored); Mays, Brett T. - Mays, Jessica R. (Taylor restored); Buxton, Conner - Buxton, Michelle