Law enforcement and court records

March 25

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place March 17.

-State of Montana vs. Ryan Charlo; 25. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant pleads guilty and admits committing the offense of criminal endangerment, a felony, Count II. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. The Court grants the State's motion to dismiss Count I. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for April 21 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Louie Pierre; 27. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant pleads guilty and admits committing the offense of criminal endangerment, a felony. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for April 21 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Lorena Couture; 40. 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, fourth or subsequent offense, a felony. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains at liberty. Omnibus hearing is set got April 21 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Tammy Guinnee; 38. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, Count I; criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, Count II; and endangering welfare of children, a misdemeanor, Count III. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains at liberty. Omnibus hearing is set for April 21 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Randi Wingender; 20. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of fraudulently obtaining 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 April 21 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Roger Pablo; 28. The matter before the Court is sentencing. PSI has been received and reviewed. No additions or corrections by counsel. The Court defers imposition of sentence for three years. As conditions, Defendant is ordered to serve 21 days in the LCJ. Defendant is to receive credit for time served. The impositions of 21 days shall be stayed in the event Defendant files notice of appeal until remittitur is received from the Supreme Court. If notice of appeal is not filed, Defendant is to complete jail time within six months of today's date.

Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place March 18.

-State of Montana vs. Jan Allen Frampton; 48. The matter before the Court is sentencing. PSI has been received and reviewed. No additions or corrections. For the offense of criminal endangerment, a felony, Count II, the Court defers imposition of sentence for a period of six years.

-State of Montana vs. Angela Guardipe; 22. The matter before the Court is an omnibus hearing. Omnibus hearing conducted. Jury trial is set for July 12 at 9 a.m. Status conference is set for June 17 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Harlan Vaska; 45. The matter before the Court is omnibus hearing. Omnibus hearing conducted. Jury trial is set for July 26 at 9 a.m. Status conference is set for July 8 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Peter Aimsback, Jr.; 20. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the amended offense of accountability (deceptive practices), a felony. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. PSI ordered. The Court sets sentencing for April 22 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Louis Caye; 40. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of intimidation, a felony, Count II, on the amended information. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for April 22 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Gyme Kelly; 53. 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. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on April 15 at 9 a.m.

Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding

*The following justice court proceedings took place March 12-18.

-Bennett, Whitney T.; 18. Fail to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with eight suspended. Provide proof of six month continuous insurance and jail waived. Operating with expired registration - failure to reregister. Fined $50.

-Sanford, Daniele L.; 36. Driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense. Fined $400 and 180 days and 179 suspended.

-Druesdow, Andrea K.; 39. Operating without liability insurance in effect - second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with 10 suspended. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 suspended.

-Reum, Glenn J.; 55. Driving a motor vehicle while the privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 175 suspended. Criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Fined $100 and 180 days in jail with 180 suspended. Fail to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with eight days suspended.

-Crane, Loren R.; 47. Driving under the influence of alcohol - second offense. Fined $600 and 180 days in jail with 173 suspended.

-Speer, Nathan A.; 33. Driving without driver's license in possession. Fined $100 and 180 days in jail with 180 suspended.

-Bruton, Stephanie R.; 37. Speeding - exceed restricted/special zone speed limit established by department. Fined $60.

Polson City Court, Judge Olson

presiding

*The following city court proceedings took place March 13-19.

-Fore-Jellesed, Morgan D.; 19. Theft - first offense. Fined $400.

-Vanlear, Charles H.; 20. Operating without liability insurance in effect - third or subsequent offense. Fined $400.

-Ness-Newmann, Jenna M.; 22. Theft - first offense. Fined $300, $122.99 restitution and one day in jail.

-Smart, Brian R.; 52. Violation of a protective order - first offense. Fined $100.

-Brown, Tima A.; 49. ROW Violation - fail to yield to vehicle on highway. Fined $50.

-Birk, Tammy S.; 45. Fail to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - first offense. Fined $50.

-Stiffler, Kenneth A.; 24. Fail to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - first offense. Fined $50.

-Knudsen, Issac A.; 23. Operating with expired registration - failure to reregister. Fined $50.

-Johnson, John M.; 61. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and two days in jail.

-Manders-Quinones, Beverly A.; 67. Speeding violation (day or night). Fined $50.

-Osuna, Jeremiah Z.; 22. Partner or family member assault - first offense. Fined $400 and one day jail.

Ronan City Court, Judge Bartels presiding

*The following city court proceedings took place March 4-23.

-Oroake, Timothy; 25. Reckless driving. Fined $300 and 90 days in jail with 90 suspended.

-Barber, Nicholus; 29. Reckless driving. Fined $300 and 90 days in jail with 87 suspended.

-White, Jason; 24. Reckless driving. Fined $300 and 10 days in jail with 10 suspended.

-Rosenbaum, Steven L.; 49. Fail to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - first offense. Fined $50 and 10 days in jail with 10 suspended.

-Truman, Steven; 31. Operating without liability insurance in effect - first offense. Fined $250 and 10 days in jail with 10 suspended. Driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense. Fined $600 and180 days in jail with 179 suspended. Credited one day.

Booked into county jail

* Editor's note: The following people were booked into the county jail from March 17-23 , but in most cases have not had a chance to enter a plea. They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Osuna, Jeremiah Z.; 22. Arrested on site for partner family member assault, non aggravated, a misdemeanor.

-Schlensker, Shawn D.; 30. Arrested on site for no liability insurance, a misdemeanor.

-Couture, Annie R.; 44. Arrested on a complaint for probation violation, a felony.

-Bransom, Kalem J.; 28. Arrested on site for theft, all others, a felony; and probation violation, a misdemeanor.

-Gonzales, David N.; 33. Arrested on site for basic rule, a misdemeanor; DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor; no proof of liability insurance, a violation; and driving while suspended or revoked, a violation.

-Medina, Davida C.; 23. Arrested on a warrant for obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor; disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor; and two counts of criminal contempt, misdemeanors.

Released from county jail

-Bird, Shy F.; 30. Arrested on an out of county warrant, a misdemeanor.

-Huber, Marshall O.; 20. Arrested on site for DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor; and possessing alcohol or intoxicant, a misdemeanor.

-Morgan, Amy M.; 33. Arrested on site on a warrant, a misdemeanor.

CRIMESTOPPERS

STEP to help drive down traffic fatalities

PABLO - The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Police has once again been granted funds from the State Highway Traffic Safety Bureau from the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, says Captain Louis Fiddler in a recent press release.

This is the fourth year that the grateful CSKT Tribal Law and Order police department has received the grant.

STEP grants allows CSKT Law and Order to pay tribal police officers overtime to conduct extra patrols in specified celebratory areas and at noted events, which would otherwise be impossible to do, explains Captain Fiddler.

In an attempt to lower traffic fatalities and increase the use of seat belts, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Police will run saturated patrols in pre-selected areas. The funding will allow the department to pay up to five tribal officers overtime to participate in each patrol.

The patrolled areas are chosen by concentrating on high accident-prone areas, areas where they receive the most traffic complaints, and areas noted for celebrations and/or large gatherings.

STEP requires the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Police to run one patrol per month in the pre-selected areas and also requires a commitment to participate in two national campaigns throughout the year, one being the "Drunk Driving: Over the Limit, Under Arrest" and the other being the "Click it or Ticket".

If there is any interest or any questions regarding the STEP program feel free to contact Captain Louis Fiddler at (406) 675-4700, ext. 1107.