Law enforcement and court records - April 25

District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

*The following took place on April 18

-State of Montana vs. Eli Dubois. This matter came before the court for sentencing. For the offense of assault with a weapon, a felony, the court defers imposition of the sentence for a period of three years. In addition, the defendant is sentenced to the LCJ for 20 days or successfully completes an inpatient chemical dependency treatment program, within 90 days of sentencing.

-State of Montana vs. Jeremiah Mitchell. This matter before the court for sentencing. For the offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, the court defers imposition of sentence for a period of three years. The defendant shall serve 30 days in the LCJ or successfully complete an inpatient chemical dependency treatment program.

-State of Montana vs. Santiago Quintana. This matter before the court for sentencing. For the offense of burglary, a felony, the court defers imposition of sentence for a period of three years.

-State of Montana vs. Marvin Gardipe. This matter before the court for sentencing. 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.

-State of Montana vs. Ashley Sorells. This matter before the court for arraignment. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of vehicular homicide while under the influence, a felony count I, and driving while license is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor, count II. The court sets this matter for an omnibus hearing on June 13 with a jury trial commencing on Aug. 12.

-State of Montana vs. Douglas Whitewater. This matter before the court for arraignment. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony. The court sets this matter for an omnibus hearing on June 13 with a jury trial commencing on Aug. 12.

-State of Montana vs. Raymond Burland. This matter came before the court for change of plea. Defendant admits committing the amended offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a felony. The court accepts the plea and finds the defendant guilty of the charge. Sentencing is set for June 27.

District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following took place on April 17

-State of Montana vs. David Weaselhead. This matter before the court for arraignment. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of operation of noncommercial motor vehicle by person with alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, fourth or subsequent offense, a felony. The court sets this matter for an omnibus hearing on May 29, with a jury trial commencing on July 15.

-State of Montana vs. Ronald Melvin. This matter before the court for change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of threats and other improper influence in official or political matters, a felony. The court accepts the plea and finds the defendant guilty of the charge. Sentencing is set for May 22.

-State of Montana vs. James Allen. This matter before the court for change of plea. Defendant admits committing the amended offense of criminal endangerment, a felony. The court accepts the plea and finds the defendant guilty of the charge. Sentencing is set for May 22.

Justice Court, Judge Jayne presiding

*The following took place from Apr. 12 to Apr. 18

-Tabatha Barrett, 22. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor. Fined $285.

-Drenda Bays, 46. Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08% BAC or greater – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $485. 180 days in jail, all suspended.

-Claude Smith, 50. Reckless driving – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $335. 90 days in jail with 83 days suspended.

-Cherri Rorvik, 35. Speeding – exceeding day limit of 70 mph, a misdemeanor. Fined $40. Driving without a valid driver’s license, a misdemeanor. Fined $235. 180 days in jail, all suspended.

-Tyler Crockett, 27. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Stephen Hammond, 27. Failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $285. 10 days in jail, all suspended.

-Mark Corley, 35. Driving without a valid drivers license, a misdemeanor. Fined $185. 180 days in jail, with 179 days suspended.

-Anne Martin-Giblin, 39. Speeding – exceeding restricted zone limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $65.

-Curtis Hard, 35. Speeding – exceeding restricted zone limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Bailee Leggit, 18. Speeding – exceeding day limit of 70 mph, a misdemeanor. Fined $70.

-Jennifer Krein, 31. Stop sign violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Vaughn Warriner, 71. Improper passing – in no-passing zone, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Robert Hess, Jr., 22. Partner of family member assault – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $185. 365 days in jail, with 364 days suspended. Credited 1 day. Criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Deferred imposition of sentence. Fined $185.

-Lindale Koehn, 48. Speeding – exceeding day limit of 70 mph, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Krista Yost, 29. Speeding – exceeding restricted zone limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $55.

-James Davies, 44. Speeding – exceeding restricted zone limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $55.

-Mandi Smith, 35. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Longlue Moua, 24. Speeding – exceeding restricted zone limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $55.

-Todd Jordan, 29. Driving under the influence of alcohol – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $485. 180 days in jail with 179 days suspended.

-Michael Weiskopf, 39. Speeding – exceeding day limit of 70 mph, a misdemeanor. Fined $40.

-Vickie Hemphill, 55. Speeding – exceeding posted speed over elevated structure, a misdemeanor. Fined $40.

-Jeffrey Smith, 28. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor. Fined $285. 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended.

-John Cram, 69. Exceed 34,000 lbs. tandem axle weight limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $210.

-Rick Abrahamson, 60. Speeding – exceeding restricted zone limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $55.

-Trinette Ashcraft, 63. Speeding – exceeding restricted zone limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $55.

-Marilyn Dolezal, 76. Speeding – exceeding restricted zone limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $55.

-Johann Hubbauer, 61. Reckless driving – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $185.