Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding.

*The following district court cases took place on Nov. 7.

-State of Montana vs. Louis Camel. The matter before the court is sentencing. For the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol-fourth or subsequent offense, a felony, the court commits the defendant to the DOC for thirteen months followed by a three year suspended sentence.

-State of Montana vs. Chase Kuntz. The matter before the court is sentencing. For the offense of arson, a felony, the court defers imposition of sentence for six years.

-State of Montana vs. Michael Bettencourt. The matter before the court is sentencing. For the offense of threats and other improper influence in official and political matters, a felony,  the court defers imposition of sentence for two years.

-State of Montana vs. Joseph Cahoon. The matter before the court is sentencing. The court commits the defendant to DOC for thirteen months followed by a five year suspended sentence for the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs-fourth or subsequent offense, a felony.

-State of Montana vs. Patrick Runsabove. The matter before the court is change of plea. The defendant pleads guilty to the offense of partner or family member assault, a felony. Sentencing is set for Dec. 12 at 9 a.m.

-State of Montana vs. Allyson Girouard. The matter before the court is change of plea. The defendant pleads guilty to the charge of criminal endangerment, a felony. Sentencing is set for Dec. 12 at 9 a.m.

Justice Court, Judge McNeel presiding.

*The following justice court cases took place Nov. 2-Nov.8.

-Shane Dominguez; 38. Failure to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle-first offense. Fined $285.Failure to yield to authorized emergency vehicle. Fined $50.

-Leticia Lujan; 36. Driving without a valid drivers license, a misdemeanor. 180 days in jail with 180 suspended. Fined $250. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance-first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $250.

- Connor Tompkins, 21. Reckless driving-first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $300. Failure to give notice of accident by quickest means necessary. Fined $200. Failure to carry or exhibit insurance in vehicle-first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $250.

-Chad Hemphill; 38. Driving under the influence of alcohol-first offense, a misdemeanor. 180 days in jail with 179 suspended. Fined $400.

-Kristen Kleiv; 26. Speeding-exceed restricted special zone, a misdemeanor. Fined $70.

-Robert Irvin; 64. Improper passing-in no-passing zone, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

- Angelina Losleben; 22. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor. 5 days in jail with 3 days suspended. Fined $250.

- Marvin Bailey; 38. Nonresident license or permit offenses-unlawful purchase or or apply for resident license by nonresident, a misdemeanor. Fined $1,000.

-Arthur Dunkerson; 40. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor. 180 days in jail with 177 suspended.

Polson City Court, Judge Olson presiding.

*The following city court proceedings took place Nov.3-Nov.9.

-Steven Pickel; 52. Driving without a valid drivers license, a misdemeanor. Fined $50. Operating with expired registration-failure to reregister, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Daniel Martynowicz; 22. Reckless driving-first offense, a misdemeanor. 90 days in jail. Fined $300.

-Patrick Dellwo; 23. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance-first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $250. Operating with expired registration-failure to reregister, a misdemeanor. Fined $50. Reckless driving-first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $300.  

-Juan Callejas; 27. Driving without a valid license, a misdemeanor. Fined $150. Driving under the influence of alcohol-second offense, a misdemeanor. 7 days in jail. Fined $600.

-Mark Davidson; 26. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor. 2 days in jail. Fined $250. Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance-first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $250.

Ronan City Court, Judge Bartels presiding.

*The following city court proceedings took place Nov. 1-Nov. 13.

- Robert Retallick; 45. Driving under the influence of alcohol-first offense, a misdemeanor. Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08% BAC or greater-first offense, a misdemeanor.10 days in jail with 10 days suspended. Fined $300.

-Chad Shoemaker; 32. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor. 180 days in jail with 178 suspended.

-Anthony James; 22. Driving without valid license-has never possessed, a misdemeanor. Fined $100.

-Matthew Vanham; 23. Criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. 180 days in jail with 179 suspended. Fined $50. Partner or family member assault-first offense, a misdemeanor. Disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. 10 days in jail with 9 suspended. 10 days in jail with 10 suspended. Fined $100.

Booked into county jail

*The following people were booked into the county jail from Nov. 7- Nov 13, but in most cases have not had a chance to enter a plea. They are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.

- James Schoonover; 44. Arrested on a warrant for a probation violation, a felony.

-Todd Burland; 45. Arrested on-site for a DUI-refusal, a felony, and a probation violation, a felony.

-Louis  Camel; 35. Arrested on-site.

-Jamie Landsness; 25. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor, criminal contempt, a felony.

-Scott Harpine; 20. Arrested on-site for burglary, a felony and criminal mischief, a felony.

-Tiffany Wilson; 24. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Zachary Starkel; 29. Arrested on a warrant for a probation violation, a felony.

-Scott Pazder; 44. Arrested on-site for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.

- Edward Truman; 22. Arrested on a warrant for possession of dangerous drugs, a felony.

Released from county jail.

- Mathew Walker; 59. Arrested on-site.

- Arthur Dunkerson; 40. Arrested on-site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor and driving while license is suspended or revoked, a violation.

- Taija Collier; 25. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

- Maurice Heska; 25. Arrested on-site for theft, lost or mislaid property, a misdemeanor.

- Sarrena Ammen; 18. Arrested on-site for possession of alcohol or intoxicant, a misdemeanor, no liability insurance, a violation and driving while license is suspended or revoked, a violation.

- Marcus Padilla; 29. Arrested on-site on a probation violation, a felony, assault with a weapon, a felony and aggravated assault, a felony.

- Jerry Tang; 28. Arrested on-site while license is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor.

- Tima Brown; 52. Arrested on-site for DUI drugs or alcohol, a misdemeanor.

- Jamie Landsness; 25. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor and criminal contempt, a felony.

- Georgena Oldperson; 27. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.