Law enforcement and court records - July 4

District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

*The following took place on June 26

-Montana vs. David Irvine. This matter before the court for sentencing. The court commits the defendant to DOC for ten years, with eight years suspended to be placed in an appropriate facility to be determined by the DOC.

-Montana vs. Savonnah Ryan. This matter before the court for sentencing on revocation. The court commits the defendant to DOC for five years to be placed in an appropriate facility to be determined by the DOC.

-Montana vs. Steven Larson. This matter before the court for change of plea. Defendant admits committing the amended offense of threats and other improper influence in official and political matters, a felony. 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 II without prejudice. Sentencing is set for July 31.

-Montana vs. William Koso. This matter before the court for change of plea. Defendant admits committing the offense of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or subsequent offense, a felony, count I. The court accepts the plea and finds the defendant guilty of the charge. The court grants the State’s motion to enter into a deferred prosecution agreement on counts II, III and IV. Sentencing is set for July 31.

-Montana vs. Makueeyapeh Whitford. Continued to July 24.

Justice Court, Judge Jayne presiding

*The following took place from June 21 to June 27.

¬-Lauren Christopher, 65. Driving under the influence of alcohol – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $585. 180 days in jail with 179 days suspended.

-Dezerae Lorash, 25. Careless driving, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Bayard Dominick, 45. Speeding – exceeding restricted zone limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Zimmie Jo Knutson, 31. Speeding – exceeding restricted zone limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $55.

-Cheryl Webster, 29. Speeding – exceeding restricted zone limit, a misdemeanor. Fined $130. Unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway, a misdemeanor.

-Michelle Wiggins, 51. Speeding – exceeding night limit of 65 mph, a misdemeanor. Fined $40.

-Marie Fong, 58. Stop sign violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Elizabeth Johnson, 25. Operating with expired registration – failure to re-register, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Kelly Dupuis, 24. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Leroy Edwards, 70. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Henry Symington, 43. Speeding – exceeding day limit of 70 mph, a misdemeanor. Fined $20. Operating with expired registration – failure to re-register, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Dean Flynn, 30. Speeding – exceeding day limit of 65 mph, a misdemeanor. Fined $70.

-Dirk Flynn, 28. Speeding – exceeding day limit of 65 mph, a misdemeanor. Fined $70.

-Joshua Christiansen, 22. Insufficient personal floatation devices, a misdemeanor. Fined $45.

-Buck Henry, 24. Failure to display registration decals, a misdemeanor. Fined $585.

-Kyle Shafer, 26. Insufficient personal floatation devices, a misdemeanor. Fined $45.

-Michael Pierce, 49. Insufficient personal floatation devices, a misdemeanor. Fined $45.

-Erik Anderson, 26. Failure to display registration decals, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Dustin Rowe, 33. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Harvey Vucasovich, 58. Speeding – exceeding day limit of 70 mph, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Samuel Hout, 29. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Andrew Teigen, 18. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Ellen Stricker, 18. Following too closely – reasonable and prudent, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Shaun Smiley, 33. Hunt/trap or possess game animal without license, a misdemeanor. Fined $135.

-Wayne Mills, 35. Hunt/trap or possess game animal without license, a misdemeanor. Fined $135.

Booked into county jail

*The following individuals were booked into county jail from June 24-June 30. All are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-David Irvine, 67. Arrested on-site.

-Marco Houle, 32. Arrested on-site for sexual intercourse without consent, a felony.

-William Matt, 43. Arrested on a warrant for probation violation, a felony.

-Paul Gua, 21. Arrested on-site for probation violation, a felony.

-Donald Mielke, 24. Arrested on-site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor, and for driving while suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor.

-Christopher Miller, 29. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Brendan Moore, 18. Arrested on-site for possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, and for possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.

-Richard Morigeau, 26. Arrested on-site for assault with a weapon, a felony.

-William Ensign, 38. Arrested on-site for criminal trespass to property, a misdemeanor, and for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.

Polson City Court, Judge Olson presiding

*The following took place from June 22 to June 28.

-Maurice Heska, 26. Theft of lost/mislaid property, a misdemeanor. Transferred to another court.

-Gage Stroop, 18. Owner permitting the operation of vehicle without liability insurance – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $285.

-Seldon Reum Jr., 26. Disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Fined $145. Criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Fined $310.