Law enforcement and court records, May 13

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following district court proceeding took place May 5.

-State of Montana vs. Wayne Blickenstaff; 21. 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 criminal destruction of or tampering with a communication device, a misdemeanor, Count IV. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. Defendant remains at liberty. Omnibus hearing is set for June 9 at 9 a.m.

Lake County District Court, Judge

Christopher

presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place May 6.

-State of Montana vs. Lavonda Curley; 36. The matter before the Court is answer to petition to revoke. Attorney Ben Anciaux indicates that the Defendant will be making some admissions. The Court finds the State provided sufficient evidence to support the petition and revokes the Defendant's suspended sentence. Ready for sentencing. For the offense of issuing a bad check, a felony, the Court commits the Defendant to MSP for five years with three years suspended to run consecutive to DC-00-19 and would recommend Defendant be considered for placement at the Elkhorn Treatment Center followed by pre-release and ISP. Previous conditions are re-imposed.

-State of Montana vs. Doug Branson; 53. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the lesser included offense of forgery, a misdemeanor. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. For the offense of forgery, the Court sentences the Defendant to the LCJ for six months, with all time suspended. The Defendant is fined $1,500 with all suspended but $250. The Defendant shall pay the mandatory surcharges of $50 and a court technology fee of $10.

-State of Montana vs. Justin Keeble; 28. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the amended offense of partner family member assault, a misdemeanor, Count I, and criminal endangerment, 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 July 22 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Comfort Trellis Bolen, Sr.; 32. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of threats and other improper influence in official and political matters, Count I, a felony, criminal endangerment, Count II, a felony, and partner or family member assault. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on June 3 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Kevin Davis; 46. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of sexual intercourse without consent, a felony, Count I, sexual assault, a felony, Count II, aggravated assault, felonies, Count III and Count IV, criminal endangerment, a felony, Count V, and partner family member assault, felonies, Count VI and Count VII. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on May 27 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Barbara McDonough; 21. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of attempt (tampering with or fabricating physical evidence), Count I, and criminal possession of dangerous drugs, Count II, felonies. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on June 3 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. James Afterbuffalo; 38. The matter before the Court is answer petition to revoke. Attorney Britt Cotter indicates that the Defendant will be making some admissions. The Court finds the State provided sufficient evidence to support the petition and revokes the Defendant's suspended sentence. Ready for sentencing. For the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a felony, the Court commits the Defendant to the DOC for four years all suspended. Previous conditions are re-imposed.

-State of Montana vs. Sunny Pierce; 34. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the amended offense of criminal endangerment, a felony. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. The State will dismiss case DC-10-64 without prejudice. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for June 10 at 9 a.m.

Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding

*The following justice court proceedings took place April 29-May 6.

-Combs, Casey D.; 23. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 suspended. Provide proof of valid driver's license by May 17 and jail waived.

-O'Neill, Kieran J.; 25. Obstructing a peace officer or other public servant. Fined $200 and 180 days in jail with 180 suspended.

-Lehmann, Stephen D.; 43. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 10 days in jail with eight suspended. Fail to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - first offense. Fined $150.

-Morgan, Amy M.; 33. Disorderly conduct. Find $100 and 10 days in jail with 10 suspended.

-Kelly, Danielle M.; 26. Reckless driving. Fined $300 and 90 days in jail with 90 suspended.

-Lopez, Monique; 22. Disorderly conduct. Fined $100 and 10 days in jail with nine suspended. Credited one day.

-Musser, Barbara I.; 66. Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent BAC or greater - first offense. Fined $400 and 10 days in jail with 10 suspended.

-Johnson, Damon L.; 43. Reckless driving. Fined $350.

-Germann, William P.; 66. 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 months continuous insurance on October 12 and fine reduced to $285 and jail waived.

-Starkel, Jonalyn V.; 17. Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent BAC under 21 years of age - first offense. Fined $350.

-Meyers, Lee C.; 60. Criminal mischief - misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Dalke, Michell L.; 20. Possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21 (over age 18) - first offense. Fined $100.

-Partida, Veronica; 25. Partner or family member assault - first offense. Fined $300 and 365 days in jail with 361 suspended.

-Blixter, Denise A.; 51. Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to person under 21 years. Fined $150.

-Mittag, Benjamin D.; 17. Driving under the influence of non-narcotic drugs - first offense. Fined $400.

Polson City Court, Judge Olson

presiding

*The following city court proceedings took place April 24-May 7.

-Lujan, Leticia; 34. Reckless driving. Fined $350 and two days in jail.

-Garrison, Rose M.; 24. Reckless driving. Fined $350 and six months in jail with six months suspended.

-Altman, Cody W.; 26. Reckless driving. Fined $300 and 90 days in jail with 90 suspended.

-Ritzschke, Joshua C.; 31. Criminal trespass to property. Fined $300 and 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended.

-Krause, Travis H.; 38. Driving without a valid driver's license - expired less than 180 days. Fined $50.

-Armijo, Rocky; 34. Driving without a valid driver's license - expired less than 180 days. Fined $150.

-Gipe, Lacey N.; 27. Speeding violation (day or night). Fined $50.

-Reum, Ryan R.; 29. ROW violation - fail to yield to vehicle on through highway. Fined $50.

-Learn, Kinsey K.; 19. Theft - first offense. Fined $400 and $231.18 restitution. One day in jail.

Booked into county jail

*Editor's note: The following people were booked into the county jail from May 5-11 , but in most cases have not had a chance to enter a plea. They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Romero, Stella T.; 41. Arrested on site for DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor.

-Pelican, Thomas N.; 53. Summoned/cited (no custody) for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Roullier, Michael D.; 41. Summoned/cited (no custody) for no liability insurance, a violation.

-Hamann, Robert J. Jr.; 27. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Hernandez, Carlos; 19. Arrested on site for burglary non-residence, a felony; and criminal mischief, a felony.

-Curley, Vincent J.; 30. Arrested on site for criminal endangerment, a felony; and assault with a weapon, a felony.

-Vincent, Aaron M.; 44. Arrested on site for intimidation, a felony; tampering with witnesses, a felony; and stalking, a felony.

-Metzger, Trent J.; 20. Arrested on site for DUI under 21 BAC 0.02 percent or greater, a misdemeanor.

Released from county jail

-Lozeau, Jessica L.; 24. Arrested on site for probation violation, a misdemeanor; two counts of possession of dangerous drugs, felonies; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a felony.

-Amtoine, Pauletta F.; 19. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Howlett, Alan L.; 31. Arrested on site for DUI alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor.

-Boykin, Jacob L.; 28. Arrested on site.

-Ellenwood, Michael J.; 18. Arrested on site for possessing alcohol or intoxicant, a misdemeanor; and obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor.

-Tallmadge-Graham, Julie M.; 35. Arrested on site for criminal trespass to vehicle, a misdemeanor.

-Watt-Frostad, Mary E.; 34. Arrested on site for a warrant, a misdemeanor.

-Watt, Robert; 33. Arrested on site for no liability insurance, a violation; and driving while suspended or revoked, a violation.

-Roullier, Michael D.; 41. Summoned/cited (no custody) for no liability insurance, a violation.

Marriages

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

-Cummings, Naomi F. - Olson, David F.; Taylor, Kendra - Reinlasoder, Randy T.; McDorman, Kendra M. - Gipe, Conrad B.; Phillips, Misty D. - Sias, Herbert E.; Keller, Candice M. - Cordier, Jeremy R.; Colman, Tiffany - Carpenter, Christopher; Johansen, Johanna E. - Clark, Stormy E.

Divorces

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

-Hamilton, John W. II - Hoover, Terri J.; Altman, Steve L. - Altman, Gail M.; Innerbichler, Frederick J. - Richards, Nancy L.; Siegfried, Tracey W. - Siegfried, Mariah C. (Friedlander restored); Taylor, James S. - Taylor, Johnie (Hunter restored); James, Chad - James, Erica (Werner restored); Franklin, Timothy L. - Franklin, Amy; Dyrud, Kenneth R. - Dyrud, Robert A.; Baer, Monte W. - Baer, Ligaya Q. (Quimpo restored)

CRIMESTOPPERS

In Polson, between 5/01/10 and 5/03/10 seven thefts had occurred inside of vehicles that were left unlocked. Any items of value were taken including in-dash stereos. An additional three vehicles were vandalized. The Polson Police Department is attempting to identify witnesses to this event. If you were present and have information please contact Detective Alan Booth at the Polson Police Department Office at 406-883-7277, or to remain anonymous, call Lake County Crime stoppers at 406-883-7309.

All residents are reminded to lock their vehicles and remove the keys when they are unattended.

Never leave valuable objects or bags in plain sight. Always remove valuable objects from vehicles when possible. Most thefts from vehicles are crimes of opportunity. Do not give criminals an easy target.

Lake County Crimestoppers pays up to $1500 to any persons providing law enforcement with valuable information that assists in solving selected crimes.

You may remain anonymous. Please call 883-7309 or 1-888-883-7309 to provide information to help keep Lake County safe and crime free.