Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place March 28.

- State of Montana vs. Lacrecia Barrows; the matter before the court is sentencing. For the offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, the court defers imposition of sentence for three years. As conditions, defendant is ordered to serve 30 days in the LCJ within one year of today’s date, which may be served in increments.

- State of Montana vs. Daniel Brown; the matter before the court is arraignment. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of aggravated assault, a felony. The court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 9 a.m. with a jury trial commencing on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 at 9 a.m.

Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place March 29.

- State of Montana vs. Laura Callahan; the matter before the court is sentencing on revocation. For the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a felony, the court commits the defendant to the DOC for a term of 13 months. In addition, the defendant is committed to the DOC for a term of two years, with all that time suspended.

- State of Montana vs. Dylan E. Ivins; the matter before the court is arraignment. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to distribute. The court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 9 a.m. with a jury trial commencing on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 9 a.m.

- State of Montana vs. James Dempsey; the matter before the court is change of plea. The defendant admits to committing the amended offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony. The court accepts the plea and finds the defendant guilty of the charge. PSI ordered. Sentencing is set for Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 9 a.m.

- State of Montana vs. Lydia Fisher; the matter before the court is arraignment. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a felony. The court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 9 a.m. with a jury trial commencing on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 9 a.m.

Lake County Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding

*The following Lake County Justice Court proceedings took place March 23-29.

- Tina Higdon; 44. Failure to notify owner after accident resulting in damage to prop/fixtures along highway. Fined $100. Failure to give notice of accident by quickest means/apparent damage over $500. Sentenced to 20 days in jail with 20 days suspended.

- Misty Terry; 24. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance – first offense. Fined $150. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $65.

- Terrace Sias; 21. Obstructing a peace officer or other public servant. Fined $100 and 180 days in jail with 179 days suspended.

- Peter Shockey; 32. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended. Driving under the influence of alcohol – first offense. Fined $400 and 180 days in jail with 179 days suspended.

- Ronald Hall; 48. Failure to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle – owner or operator – first offense. Fined $100. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

- Debra Nelson; 30. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

- Stormi Mann; 30. Failure to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle – owner or operator – first offense. Fined $115 and 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended. Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent BAC or greater – first offense. Fined $215 and 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

- Amelia Milius; 29. Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent BAC or greater – second offense. Fined $600 and 365 days in jail with 360 days suspended.

- Mandi Wilson; 32. Driving under the influence of alcohol – first offense. Fined $400 and 180 days in jail with 179 days suspended.

- Ryan Maroney; 39. Disorderly conduct. Fined $100 and 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended.

- Matthew Anderson; 19. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

- Gray Cook; 40. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $350 and 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended.

- Pamela Tibbetts; 43. Violation in use of Traffic Ed learner’s license. Fined $100.

- Jeanne Miller; 50. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance – first offense. Fined $150.

- Kiersten Kautzman; 24. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance – second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with eight days suspended. If proof of six months continuous coverage is provided on Sept. 18, 2012, then jail is waived.

- Wayne Crane; 34. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $100. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance – first offense. Fined $150.

- Kevin Noel; 39. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended. If proof of valid driver’s license is provided by Sept. 28, 2012, then jail is waived.

- Curtis Foster; 38. Failure to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle – owner or operator – first offense. Fined $150.

- Theodore Bell; 35. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended. If proof of valid driver’s license is provided by May 1, 2012, then jail is waived.

- Joshua Smith; 30. Driving under the influence of alcohol – first offense. Fined $400 and one day in jail with one day credited.

- Jeffrey Orchard; 29. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance – second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with eight days suspended. If proof of six months continuous insurance is provided on Sept. 28, 2012, then fine is reduced by $100 and jail is waived.

Polson City Court, Judge Olson presiding

*The following Polson City Court cases took place March 24-30.

- Stormi Mann; 30. Reckless driving – first offense. Fined $300 and 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended.

- Joshua Goulet; 26. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and two days in jail. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance – third and subsequent offense. Fined $500 and two days in jail.

- Noel Stewart; 23. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance – first offense. Fined $150.

- Jay Kuehnle; 54. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance – first offense. Fined $150.

- Kristina Cerrone; 28. Speeding – exceed restricted/special zone speed limit established by department. Fined $50.

- Bonnie Mueller; 67. Interfering with traffic while backing. Fined $50.

- Nicholas Fauque; 33. Driving under the influence of alcohol – first offense. Fined $400 and one day in jail. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance – first offense. Fined $250.

Ronan City Court, Judge Bartels presiding

*The following Ronan City Court cases took place March 21-April 3.

- David Sturdevant; 24. Speeding — exceed restricted/special zone speed limit established by department. Fined $100.

- Jose Herrera; 40. Operating without liability insurance in effect — second offense. Fined $250 and 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended.

St. Ignatius City Court, Judge Richardson presiding

*The following St. Ignatius City Court cases took place March 1-31.

- Edwin Hansen; 71. Local speed violation. Bond forfeited $75.

- Margaret Mullaly; 21. Local speed violation. Bond forfeited $75.

Marriages

- Jonna Mae Grant-Isaan Nathanial Jarvis; Sheanna Marie Calahan-Richard Todd Darnell; Melissa Denese-Adam Douglas Hertz.

Divorces

- Carey J. Gardner-Diana S. Gardner (Deats restored); Michael R. Guilez-Jessica R. Guilez (Taylor restored); James A. Streets-Kathryn C. Streets; Dennis W. Salomon-Carla P. Salomon (McAllister restored); Eric W. Baszler-Leah Baszler; David Workman-Diamond Workman; Jeffrey S. Clairmont-Patricia Clairmont; Cary A. Crook-Ju-Lin R. Crook (Jacobson restored).