Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place Feb. 1.

-State of Montana vs. John Ducharme; the matter before the court is sentencing. The court commits defendant to Department of Corrections for 13 months to be placed in an appropriate correctional facility following which defendant will be placed on a suspended sentence with the DOC for two years.

-State of Montana vs. Dustin Walker; the matter before the court is sentencing. Recommendations pursuant to plea agreement, council explains defendant’s reason to be released rather than a Department of Corrections commitment. The court commits defendant to DOC for two years no part of which is suspended.

-State of Montana vs. Eric Baszler; the matter before the court is arraignment. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of theft, a felony. Defendant remains at liberty. The court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on Wednesday, March 28 at 9 a.m. with a jury trial commencing on Monday, June 4 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Billie Jo Healy; the matter before the court is arraignment. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or subsequent offense, a felony, count I. Defendant remains at liberty. The court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on Wednesday, March 28 at 9 a.m. with a jury trial commencing on Monday, June 4 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Jack Whaling; the matter before the court is change of plea. Acknowledgement of Rights and Plea Agreement is ordered filed. The court has reviewed and accepts the plea agreement. Defendant admits committing the offense of Attempt (Theft), a felony. The court makes its findings accepts the plea and finds the defendant guilty of the charge. Sentencing is set for Wednesday, March 7 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Shane Romero; the matter before the court is change of plea. Acknowledgement of Rights and Plea Agreement is ordered filed. The court has reviewed and accepts the plea agreement. Defendant admits to committing the offense of Partner or Family Member Assault, a felony. The court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the defendant guilty of the charge. Sentencing is set for Wednesday, March 7 at 9 a.m.

Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place Feb. 2.

-State of Montana vs. Donna Lamere; the matter before the court is sentencing. Recommendations pursuant to the plea agreement. The court commits the defendant to Department of Corrections for 10 years with six suspended.

-State of Montana vs. Janeva Lee Albert; the matter before the court is change of plea. Acknowledgement of Rights and Plea Agreement ordered filed. The court has reviewed and accepts the plea agreement. Defendant admits committing the offense of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. 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. Parties are prepared for sentencing. Recommendations pursuant to plea agreement. The court commits the defendant to LCJ for six months with all time suspended.

-State of Montana vs. Edwin Onesalt, Jr. The matter before the court is arraignment. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or subsequent offense, a felony. The court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on Thursday, March 8 at 9 a.m. with a jury trial commencing on Monday, May 7 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. David A. Boucher, Jr. The matter before the court is change of plea. Council explains and will be dismissing Justice Court case according to the plea agreement and wishes to file an amended plea agreement. Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of burglary, a felony, Count I. Acknowledgment of Rights and Plea Agreement is ordered filed in both cases. The court has reviewed and accepts the plea agreement. Defendant admits committing the offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, Count I, a felony and the offense of burglary, count II, a felony. Sentencing in both matters is set for Thursday, March 8 at 9 a.m.

Lake County Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding

*The following justice court proceedings took place Jan. 27-Feb. 2.

-Ignacio Martinez; 49. Reckless driving - first offense. Fined $300 and 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended.

-Daniel O’Roake; 23. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

-Amanda Moss; 24. Speeding on non-interstate - exceed day limit of 70 m.p.h. Fined $70. Reckless Driving - first offense. Fined $300 and 90 days in jail with 89 suspended.

-Michael Smith; 19. Operating without liability insurance in effect - first offense. Fined $150.

-William Harris; 45. Reckless Driving - first offense. Fined $300 and 90 days in jail with 90 suspended.

-Marion Burnside; 32. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 180 suspended.

-Danella White; 21. Operating with expired registration - failure to register. Fined $100. 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 $150.

- Jimmy Graham; 54. Speeding - exceeding restricted/special zone speed limit established by department. Fined $70. Operating without liability insurance in effect - second offense. Fined $350 and 180 days in jail with 178 suspended. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $50 and 180 days in jail with 180 suspended.

-Teague Wilson; 39. Driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense. Fined $400 and 180 days in jail with 179 suspended. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

-Danielle Sloan; 40. Failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - owner or operator - first offense. Fined $150.

-Mark Cheff; 43. Failure to stop, school bus stopped. Fined $100.

-Stacy Buller; 21. Basic rule - reasonable and prudent - first offense. Fined $85. Operating without liability insurance in effect - second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with 8 days suspended.

-Gerald Gunn; 54. Failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - owner or operator - second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with 8 day suspended.

- Brian Wollam; 32. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance - second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with 8 days suspended.

-Glenn Reum; 57. Obstructing a peace officer or other public servant. Fined $100 and 180 days in jail with 179 days suspended.

St. Ignatius City Court; Judge Richardson presiding

*The following city court proceedings took place Jan. 1-31.

-Kyle Montini; 19. Local speed violation. Fined $75.

-David Schmidt; 44. Local speed violation. Fined $75.

-William Geer; 64. Local speed violation. Fined $75.

-Patrick Martin; 27. Local speed violation. Fined $50.

-Catherine Filardi; 38. Local speed violation. Fined $75.

-Sara Zetterberg; 23. Local Speed violation. Fined $100.

-Shaina Berg; 23. Criminal possession of dangerous drugs - marijuana (60 grams or less) - first offense. Fined $100 and six days in jail with six days suspended. Criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Fined $200 and six days in jail with six days suspended.

Booked into county jail

*The following were booked into Lake County Jail Jan. 31-Feb. 6. All are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Lester Crowspreadshiswings; 31. Arrested on-site for aggravated assault, a felony.

-Richard Morgan; 62. Arrested on-site for DUI drugs or alcohol, a misdemeanor. No proof of liability insurance, a violation. Driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked.

-Bradley Newgard; 43. Arrested on-site for driving while suspended or revoked and careless driving, both violations. Open container in vehicle and no valid driver’s license, both misdemeanors. DUI, a felony.

-Joseph Villalobos; 67. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Dustin Bruyer; 31. Arrested on-site for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a violation. Failure to report to law enforcement, a misdemeanor. Obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor. Seatbelt violation, a violation. Basic rule, a misdemeanor. Failure to have stop lights, a violation.

-Christina Mitchell; 25. Arrested on four out-of-county warrants, all misdemeanors and two counts of criminal contempt, both misdemeanors.

-Rebecca Gunhammer; 37. Arrested on-site for intimidation, a felony. Assault on a peace officer, a felony. Possession of dangerous drugs, a misdemeanor.

-Lavar Gibson; 34. Arrested on-site for PFMA - minor injury/physical contact, a felony.

-Gregg Webster; 46. Arrested on-site for DUI drugs or alcohol, a misdemeanor.

-James Dempsey; 40. Arrested on-site for possession of dangerous drugs and DUI, both felonies.

-Glenn Reum; 57. Arrested on a warrant for two counts of criminal contempt, both misdemeanors and obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor.

Released from county Jail

-Nicholas Templer; 23. Arrested on-site for DUI drugs or alcohol, a misdemeanor.

- Richard Morgan; 62. Arrested on-site for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a violation. Aggravated DUI, a misdemeanor.

-Joseph Villalobos; 67. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Jimmy Graham; 54. Arrested on-site.

-Michael White; 21. Arrested on a warrant for two counts of criminal contempt, both misdemeanors.

-Cherish LaChance; 32. Arrested on-site for DUI drugs or alcohol, a felony.

-David Love; 39. Arrested on a warrant for four counts of buying or possessing stolen property, all misdemeanors. Possession of drug paraphernalia, a felony. Possession of dangerous drugs, a felony. Obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor. Failure to properly register vehicle, a violation.

-Arthur Dunkerson; 39. Arrested on-site for PFMA - reasonable apprehension, a felony. Criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Ronald Hout; 41. Arrested on-site for criminal endangerment and operation of clandestine lab, both felonies.