Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place Wednesday, Jan. 11.

-State of Montana vs. Thomas Wall; this matter before the court is arraignment. Acknowledgement of Rights is ordered filed. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or subsequent offense, a felony. Omnibus hearing is set for Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 9 a.m. Jury trial is set for April 30.

-State of Montana vs. David Love; this matter before the court is arraignment. Acknowledgement of Rights is ordered filed. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of theft, a felony, Count I and Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs, a felony, count II. Omnibus hearing is set for Wednesday, March 28 at 9 a.m. Jury trial is set for June 4 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Nathan Whitefountain; the matter before the court is arraignment. Acknowledgement of Rights is ordered filed. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charges of solicitation (incest), a felony, Count I and incest, a felony, Count II. Omnibus hearing is set for Wednesday, March 28 at 9 a.m. Jury trial is set for June 4 at 9 a.m.

Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

*The following district court proceedings took place Thursday, Jan. 12.

-State of Montana vs. Jamie Dickson; the matter before the court is omnibus hearing. Acknowledgment of Rights and Plea Agreement ordered filed. The court has reviewed and accepts the plea agreement. Defendant sworn and understands the rights she is waiving. The court inquires. Defendant admits committing the offense of Theft, a felony, count I. The court makes its findings, accepts the plea and finds the defendant guilty of the charge. Sentencing is set for Thursday, Feb. 16 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Wesley Charlo; the matter before the court is arraignment. Acknowledgement of rights ordered filed. Defendant is aware of his rights and the charge and possible punishment. Ready to enter plea, Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of Failure to Register, a felony. The plea is entered and the case will be set for trial. The court sets this matter for omnibus hearing on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. with a jury trial commencing on Monday, March 26 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Lisa Francis; the matter before the court is sentencing. For the offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, Count II, the court commits the defendant to the DOC for a term of five years with all suspended but 30 days and for the offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a misdemeanor, Count I, the court sentence defendant to six months in LCJ, all suspended. If the defendant sucessful completes 30 days of inpatient treatment, the defendant shall receive credit for her jail time. The defendant shall have six months from the date of sentencing to complete jail time or inpatient treatment program.

-State of Montana vs. Gale Eneas; the matter before the court is sentencing. For the offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, the court commits the defendant to the DOC for a term of two years with all suspended.

-State of Montana vs. Peter Aimsback, Jr., the matter before the court is adjudicatory hearing. The court finds the state provided sufficient evidence to support the petition and revokes the defendant’s deferred sentence. For the offense of Accountability (Deceptive practices), a felony, the court commits the defendant to DOC for five years with three years suspended and would recommend the defendant be placed at MASC for screening to an appropriate placement.

-State of Montana vs. Isaac Cordova, the matter before the court is sentencing. For the offense of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs, a felony, Count I, the court commits the defendant to the DOC for a term of 10 years with eight suspended with recommendations to Treasure State Boot Camp. The defendant may appeal the court’s ruling on the Defendant’s Motion to Suppress.

Lake County Justice Court, Judge Wall presiding

*The following justice court proceedings took place Jan. 6-12.

-Michael Lytton; 27. Driving under the influence of alcohol – second offense. Fined $1,200 and 365 days in jail with 351 days suspended. Driving without a valid driver’s license – expired less than 180 days. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended. Operating without liability insurance in effect – first offense. Fined $150.

-Donald Lingl; 55. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $250.

-Lawrence Richards; 63. Reckless driving. Fined $300 and 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended.

-Janeva Albert; 21. Possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21 – over age of 18 – first offense.

-Justin Koehler; 22. Theft – obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property – first offense. Fined $100 and 180 days in jail with 175 days suspended.

-Rex Wilson; 31. Violation of commission or department orders or rules. Fined $165.

-Elizabeth White; 42. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250. Failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle – owner or operator – first offense. Fined $150.

-Payne Goade; 53. Operating with alcohol consumption of 0.08 percent BAC or greater – first offense. Fined $400 and 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended.

-Kevin Allensworth; 20. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 suspended.

-Aimee Harris; 33. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance – second offense. Fined $300 and 10 days in jail with eight days suspended.

-Danielle Tidwell; 20. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended.

-Andrew Braun; 32. Failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle – owner or operator – first offense. Fined $150.

-Judy Cook; 62. Criminal trespass to property. Fined $50.

Polson City Court, Judge Olson

presiding

*The following Polson City Court proceedings took place Jan. 7-Jan. 13.

-Zachary Starkel; 28. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $150.

-Tammy Akins; 35. Driving under the influence of alcohol – first offense. Fined $400 and one day in jail.

Ronan City Court, Judge Bartels

presiding

*The following Ronan City Court proceedings took place Jan. 3- Jan. 17.

-Randy Hakes; 53. Operating without liability insurance in effect – second offense. Fined $350 and 10 days in jail with eight days suspended. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended. Failure to have lamps lighted when required. Fined $50. Operating without liability insurance in effect – third or subsequent offense. Fined $500 and 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 176 days suspended.

-Alyssa Fritsen; 21. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Fined $250 and 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended.

-Amy Coffman; 34. Operating without liability insurance in effect – first offense. Fined $250 and 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended.

Booked into county jail

*The following were booked into county jail between Jan. 10-15. All are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Jeremiah Spottedblanket; 26. Arrested on-site for possession of dangerous drugs, tampering with evidence and a probation violation, all felonies.

-Samuel Sharp; 19. Arrested on-site for three counts of criminal contempt, and an out-of-county warrant, all misdemeanors.

-Brandon Simmons; 25. Arrested on-site for assault with bodily fluid, and PFMA - minor injury/physical contact, both misdemeanors.

Released from county jail

-Justin Moore; 25. Arrested on an out-of-county warrant, a misdemeanor.

-Billie Healy; 40. Arrested on-site for DUI drugs or alcohol, a felony.

-Christopher Bourdon; 26. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.