Law enforcement and court records, Oct. 14
Lake County District Court, Judge
Christopher
presiding
*The following district court proceedings took place Sept. 30.
-State of Montana vs. Cydrese Hendrickx; 22. The matter before the Court is sentencing on revocation. Ready for sentencing. For the offense of assault on a peace officer or judicial officer, a felony, the Court commits the Defendant to the DOC for seven years with five years suspended and would recommend the Defendant be considered for Elkhorn treatment and pre-release. The sentence imposed in this cause is to run consecutive to DC-10-5. Previous conditions are re-imposed.
-State of Montana vs. Brent Lemler; 21. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of attempted burglary, a felony. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea as amended by the Court and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for Nov. 4 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Samantha Bright; 41. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of assault, a misdemeanor, Count I. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. Parties are prepared to proceed to sentencing. For the offense of assault, a misdemeanor, the Court sentences the Defendant to the LCJ for six months with all suspended but 30 days. If the Defendant successfully completes inpatient treatment, the remainder of jail time will be suspended. The Defendant has five months from today’s date to complete inpatient treatment or jail time.
-State of Montana vs. Thomas McCulley; 55. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the amended offense of criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, Count I, driving while suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor, Count II, and operating without liability insurance, a misdemeanor, Count III. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea with the modification made by the Court and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. Parties are prepared to proceed to sentencing. For the offense of Count I, the Court sentences the Defendant to the LCJ for a term of six months all suspended. For the offense of Count II, the Court sentences the Defendant to the LCJ for six months all suspended but two days with credit for time served of one day, and for the offense of Count III, the Defendant is sentenced to the LCJ for 10 days all suspended. Count II is to run consecutive to Count I and Count III is to run consecutive to Count I and Count II. The Defendant has 15 days from today to serve his jail time.
-State of Montana vs. Nicholas Olson; 24. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, the Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of aggravated assault, a felony, Count I, criminal endangerment, a felony, Count II. 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 Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. and jury trial is set for Jan. 10, 2011 at 9 a.m.
Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding
*The following district court proceedings took place Oct. 6.
-State of Montana vs. Alan Howlett; 31. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, second offense, a misdemeanor. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. The parties agree there is no necessity for PSI. The Court sentences the Defendant to the LCJ for six months with all suspended but 10 days. All fines, fees and surcharges in the plea agreement are incorporated by reference. Defendant is to surrender himself to Lake County Sheriff’s Office no later than 8 a.m. on Nov. 10 to serve his 10 days.
-State of Montana vs. Rhonda Lewis; 54. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, Count I, a felony, and enters an Alford plea. 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 Counts II and III. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Jesse Padilla; 37. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of partner or family member assault, third offense, a felony, Count I; assault on a minor, felonies, Counts II, III and IV; and criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, Count V. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Defendant remains in custody on $50,000 bond and would like to reserve the right to bring it before the Court at a later date. The Court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Jury trial is set for Dec. 20 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Richard Downing; 19. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of theft, a felony, Count I and fleeing from or eluding a peace officer, 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 Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. Jury trial date is set for March 7, 2011 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Sheldon Haynes; 21. The matters before the Court is sentencing. In DC-10-4, the Court defers imposition of sentence for three years and in DC-10-93, the Court commits the Defendant to the DOC for five years with all suspended but 60 days in the LCJ. The sentence imposed in DC-10-93 is to run consecutive to the sentence imposed in DC-10-4.
-State of Montana vs. Wesley Benn; 34. The matter before the Court is sentencing. The Court commits the Defendant to the MSP for 100 years of which 50 are suspended on Count I. Defendant is to complete Phases I and II of the sexual offender treatment program. Defendant is ineligible for parole until he has served 25 years in prison. On Count II, the Court further commits Defendant to 50 years in the MSP with all suspended to run consecutive to Count I. Defendant is designated a Tier II sex offender based on the report of Dr. Scolatti.
-State of Montana vs. Kevin McPherson; 45. The matter before the Court is sentencing. The Court commits the Defendant to the DOC for placement in an appropriate correctional facility for 13 months followed by a five year commitment to the DOC with all suspended on Count I and to the LCJ for six months with all suspended on Count II. The sentence imposed on Count II is to run concurrent to the sentence imposed on Count I.
Lake County District Court, Judge
Christopher
presiding
*The following district court proceedings took place Oct. 7.
-State of Montana vs. Kalem Jay Branson; 29. The matter before the Court is omnibus hearing in DC-10-27, DC-10-32 and answer petition to revoke in DC-06-50. In DC-10-32, the Defendant admits committing the amended offense of forgery, a misdemeanor. In DC-10-27 the Defendant admits committing the offense of deceptive practices, a felony and in DC-06-50 the Defendant makes admissions to the report of violation. The Court finds the States provided sufficient evidence to support the petition and revokes the Defendant’s deferred sentence. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for Nov. 18 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Reesa Popoff; 40. The matter before the Court is change of plea. In DC-10-98 the Defendant admits committing the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol, a misdemeanor, Count II. In DC-10-160 the Defendant admits committing the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol, a misdemeanor, Count II. In DC-10-98 and DC-10-160, criminal endangerment, a felony, Counts I are dismissed without prejudice. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. Parties are prepared to proceed to sentencing. In DC-10-98, Count II, the Court sentences the Defendant to the LCJ for a term of one year all suspended but 30 days. In DC-10-160, Count II, the Court sentences the Defendant to the LCJ for a term of one year all suspended but 30 days.
-State of Montana vs. Jonas Buckman; 28. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of negligent vehicular assault, a felony, Count I, and accidents involving death or personal injuries, 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 Jan. 6 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Howard Kallowat; 54. 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. 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 Dec. 9 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Derrick Lee Martell; 36. The matter before the Court is arraignment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of partner family member assault, a felony, Count I. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The Defendant remains at liberty.
-State of Montana vs. Kalem Jay Branson; 29. The matter before the Court is change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of partner family member assault, misdemeanors, Count I and II. The Court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the Defendant guilty of the charge. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for Nov. 18 at 9 a.m.
-State of Montana vs. Darla E. Pacheco; 46. The matter before the Court is sentencing on revocation and sentencing. 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 five years with two ears suspended and criminal endangerment, Count II, a felony, the Court commits the Defendant to the DOC for 10 years, all suspended. The sentence imposed on Count I and II shall run consecutive to one another. In DC-07-30, the Court revokes the Defendant’s sentence and commits the Defendant to the DOC for two years, all suspended. The sentence imposed in DC-07-30 is to run consecutive to the sentence imposed in DC-09-178. The Court recommends an early release if the Defendant successfully completes treatment recommended by the DOC.
Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding
*The following justice court proceedings took place Oct. 1-7.
-Lake, Susan D.; 56. Operating with expired registration - failure to reregister. Fined $100.
-Reum, Jeremiah R.; 26. Windshield sunscreenwwing not clear/transparent below AS1; improper color (red/amber/yellow) above AS1. Fined $50.
Ronan City Court, Judge Bartels
presiding
*The following city court proceedings took place Oct. 5-11.
-Munoz, Ryan C.; 20. Speed - exceed restricted speed limit established by local authority. Fined $50. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $50 and six months in jail with six months suspended.
-Mays, Jaimee; 20. Possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21 (over age 21) - first offense. Fined $100.
Booked into
county jail
*Editor’s note: The following people were booked into the county jail from Oct. 6-12, but in most cases have not had a chance to enter a plea. They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
-Benn, Wesley W.; 34. Arrested on site.
-McPherson, Kevin G.; 45. Arrested on site.
-Blickenstraff, Ghlee D.; 22. Arrested on site.
-Pacheco, Darla E.; 46. Arrested on site.
-Pepion, Ronald J.; 40. Arrested on an out of county warrant, a misdemeanor.
-SpottedEagle, Nicole M.; 30. Arrested on site for probation violation, a misdemeanor.
-Muth, Lonnie W.; 41. Arrested on site for probation violation, a felony; resisting arrest, a misdemeanor; and partner family member assault - serious bodily injury, a misdemeanor.
-Guardipee, Tammie J.; 50. Arrested on site for assault with a weapon, a felony.
-Wilson, Corey A.; 18. Arrested on site for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.
-Pritchett, Chelsea C.; 25. Arrested on site for criminal endangerment, a felony.
-Cagley, Spiros D.; 33. Arrested on site for DUI per se, a violation; and DUI, a misdemeanor.
Released from
county jail
-Ellenwood, Chris; 20. Arrested on site for possess alcohol or intoxicant, a misdemeanor; no proof of liability insurance, a violation; and DUI, a misdemeanor.
-Westenberg, Jacob D.; 19. Arrested on site for partner family member assault - serious bodily injury, a misdemeanor.
-Viles, Brian K.; 46. Arrested on site.
-Gardiner, Nickie D.; 54. Arrested on site.
-Aipperspach, Veronica; 41. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.
-Lyons, Michael B.; 31. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.
-Lozeau, Jon A.; 22. Arrested on site for aggravated assault, a felony.
-Grant, Dana R.; 48. Arrested on site for DUI (refusal), a violation.
-Castlio, Daniel S.; 26. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.
-Whitefountain, Joshua N.; 19. Arrested on site for possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; possession of dangerous drugs, a misdemeanor; and DUI, a misdemeanor.
-Mitchell, Joseph P.; 27. Arrested on site for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor; and partner family member assault - reasonable apprehension, a felony.
-Tapia, Frederick H.; 63. Arrested on site for DUI, a felony.
-He Crow, Michael G.; 27. Arrested on site for an out of county warrant, a misdemeanor.
-Santilli, Robert E.; 57. Arrested on site for DUI, a misdemeanor; and speeding, a misdemeanor.