Law enforcement and court records - April 3

District Court, Judge Manley presiding

*The following took place on Wednesday, March 26

-Christopher Vidulich, 56, of Kalispell, appeared in court to change his plea to the charge of misdemeanor partner or family member assault to guilty. Previous charges of felony assault with a weapon and felony burglary were dropped by the court.

An affidavit states that on Dec. 25 Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded to “a call of domestic disturbance with shots fired.” Vidulich’s estranged wife was one of two individuals present at the location, and told officers that Vidulich had kicked open the front door. She had had a pistol and “pointed it at [Vidulich], telling him to leave.”

Instead, according to court records, Vidulich charged and grabbed the gun, which discharged several times in the ensuing struggle. Eventually the gun was taken away from Vidulich, who was ordered to leave, and later arrested by a Kalispell police officer.

Vidulich was sentenced to one year in Lake County jail with all but two days suspended.

District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

*The following took place on Thursday, March 27

-Thomas English, 28, of Everett, Wash., had a two-year suspended sentence revoked for a parole violation.

English’s alleged violations include changing residences without permission, failing to report to a probation officer as directed, violating a ban against illegal drug use and alcohol use.

The court sentenced him to two years in prison.

-Samuel Sharp, 20, of Pablo, appeared in court for an omnibus hearing on the charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony. Sharp pleaded guilty to those charges.

Court records indicate that on Jan. 6, 2013, Sharp was pulled over on Highway 212 in Lake County for speeding by tribal police and lied about his identity. Tribal officers found methamphetamine and a pipe in the vehicle.

The court has set sentencing for Thursday, May 1 at 9 a.m.

-Crystal Merry, 30, of Anaconda, appeared in court for sentencing.

An affidavit indicates that Merry was arrested on Sept. 12, 2011 in Texas in a 1998 Honda Civic she had borrowed from Charles Shull and never returned. The car had been reported stolen six days prior to her arrest.

By the terms of a plea agreement, Merry was sentenced to three years deferred with 20 days in Lake County Jail for the crime of felony theft.

-Desmond Mackay, 35, of Polson, appeared in court to enter a plea of not guilty on the charges of deliberate homicide, a felony, and assault with a weapon, also a felony.

Court documents indicate that, on the evening of March 5, Desmond and Jesse Waugh, of Polson, engaged in an altercation during which Mackay allegedly assaulted Waugh, his brother-in-law, with a hammer in the alley behind 509 4th Avenue East in Polson.

Mistaking Barrows for Waugh in the doorway of the garage, Mackay swung at Barrows and hit him squarely on the head with the hammer before pursuing Waugh, who later suppressed Mackay until authorities arrived.

Barrows was airlifted to Kalispell Regional Medical Center for emergency surgery, where he died 10 days later.

The court has set an omnibus hearing for Thursday, April 24 at 9 a.m. with a jury trial commencing on Monday, June 23 at 9 a.m.

St. Ignatius City Court

*The following took place from March 1 to March 31

-Bonnie Gainan, 39. Reckless driving, a misdemeanor. Fined $600. 90 days in jail, all suspended.

-Douglas Hartsell, 37. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $75.

-Robert O’Masters, 49. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor. Fined $250. Six months in jail, all suspended.

-Desiree Miller, 25. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Sarah Bochofner, 30. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Corey Stapleton, 46. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Michael Munson, 32. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Karen Tromp, 60. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $75.

-Christopher Sasser, 32. Traffic control device, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Joshua Simpson, 22. Criminal contempt, a misdemeanor. Fined $100. Six months in jail, all suspended. Criminal possession of dangerous drugs – marijuana (60 grams or less) – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $250. Six months in jail, all suspended.

Justice Court, Judge Jayne presiding

*The following took place from March 21 to March 27

-Nadine Bruce, 70. Improper passing – in no-passing zone, a misdemeanor. Fined $50. 180 days in jail, all suspended.

-Benjamin Eisenman, 23. Driving without a valid drivers license, a misdemeanor. Fined $200. 180 days in jail, all suspended. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Donnita Dashnea, 62. Driving under the influence of alcohol – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $400. 180 days in jail with 179 suspended.

-Rochelle Nelson, 28. Driving without a valid drivers license, a misdemeanor. Fined $250. 90 days in jail, all suspended. Reckless driving – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $300. 90 days in jail, all suspended.

-Ashley Eastman, 19. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Dartanian Wade, 18. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Lori Clendenin, 44. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-William Halliburton, 38. Criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Fined $100. 180 days in jail, all suspended.

-Michelle Borden, 46. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Kristen Pallant, 32. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Jeremy Pickering, 29. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Patrick Erickson, 44. Failure to carry proof of or exhibit/insurance in vehicle – owner or operator – first offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $250. 10 days in jail, all suspended.

-Edward Kienas, 55. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Christy Cheff, 43. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Dodge Christopher, 43. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $30.

-Mark Wiltse, Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Cora Mcelwain, 50. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $40.

-John Tuttle, 64. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Kari Miller, 52. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $50. Failure to have a child under 6 years old and less than 60 pounds properly restrained, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Joan Claessens, 72. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Valerie Bartel, 20. Operating with expired registration – failure to reregister, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Paul Eberly, 31. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor. Fined $250. 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended.

-David McConnell, 53. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-David Funke, 64. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

Booked into county jail

*The following people were booked into the county jail from March 24 to March 31. They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Wesley Crawford, 35. Arrested on-site for parole violation, a felony.

-James Muraoka, 58. Arrested on-site for criminal endangerment, a felony; obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor; failure to notify by quickest means; reckless driving, a misdemeanor; DUI drugs or alcohol, a misdemeanor.

-Crystal Marry, 30. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Delicia Morigeau, 37. Arrested on a warrant for probation violation, a felony.

-Luke LaPlant, 28. Arrested on-site for DUI drugs or alcohol, a misdemeanor; criminal trespass to property, a misdemeanor; possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; driving while suspended or revoked; tampering with evidence, a felony; possession of dangerous drugs, a felony.

-Bree Goodwin, 28. Arrested on-site for an out-of-county warrant, a misdemeanor; obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor.

-Travis Pierre, 36. Arrested on a warrant for probation violation, a felony.

-Carla Goodwin, 31. Arrested on a warrant for criminal contempt, a felony.

-George Couture, Jr., 22. Arrested on-site for PFMA - serious bodily injury, a felony.

-Casey Jackson, 27. Arrested on-site for an out-of-county warrant, a felony; failure to register as offender, a felony; probation violation, a felony.

-Douglas Whitewater, 24. Arrested on-site for probation violation, a felony.

-Tina Morigeau, 28. Arrested on-site for assault with a weapon, a felony.

-Trevor Gardipe, 18. Arrested on-site for probation violation, a felony.