Law enforcement and court records - April 17

District Court, Judge Manley presiding

*The following took place on Wednesday, April 9

-George Couture, Jr., 22, of Pablo, appeared in court to plead not guilty on the charge of felony partner/family member assault, third or subsequent offense.

Court documents indicate that Couture was arrested by tribal police after he was reported to have punched his sister, Nicole Couture, in the face. The argument allegedly arose after George Couture had stolen a bottle of liquor from his parents, and Nicole confronted him about it.

The court has set an omnibus hearing for Wednesday, May 28 at 9 a.m. with a jury trial commencing on Monday, July 14 at 9 a.m.

-William J. Hoover, Jr., 56, of Missoula, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence.

Sentencing has been set for May 14 at 9 a.m.

-Tyson William Clay, 26, of Pablo, pleaded guilty to the charge of driving under the influence.

The court has set sentencing for May 14 at 9 a.m.

District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

*The following took place on Thursday, April 10

-Douglas Whitewater, 24, of Polson, had a two-year deferred sentence revoked for a probation violation.

Whitewater’s alleged probation violation is use of methamphetamine.

He was sentenced to five years in prison.

-Matthew Darnell, of Polson, appeared in court for arraignment on the charges of felony burglary, two counts of felony attempted burglary and felony theft. The court found him guilty on all charges.

An affidavit states that Darnell was wanted in Lake County for his reported involvement in a string of robberies beginning on Jan. 19 at the Ronan Airport. Owners of a 2000 Dodge Ram reported that the lock had been cut off their hangar and the truck stolen out of it. On that same day, a 1988 Porsche was reported stolen from the Ronan Airport.

On Jan. 21, burglar alarms were triggered at Ronan Sports and Western, Depoe Junction in Polson and Westland Seed in Ronan, the latter of which Lake County authorities discovered a Chevrolet Impala, still running, driven through the door of the building. Several guns were reported stolen from Westland Seed, including a .50 caliber rifle, a Tec 9 mm handgun, a Remington 700 7 mm rifle, a Remington 1900 12-gauge shotgun, two Winchester Model 12 12-gauge shotguns and a Winchester Model 12 16-gauge shotgun.

On Jan. 23, Darnell was arrested in Adams County, Wash. with accomplice Mariah Dempsey for an unrelated offense. Other alleged accomplices Thomas Dempsey and Terry Douma were also arrested in Adams County, Wash. on unrelated charges. After Adams County, Wash. and Lake County authorities interviewed the suspects, they learned that the four suspects had sold the stolen Porsche and several guns to a man called Cobra. Darnell was allegedly hired by Thomas Dempsey, who offered to pay him $400 to be the driver for the job. The stolen Porsche and several of the guns were recovered by Adams County, Wash. authorities.

The court has set sentencing for Thursday, May 22 at 9 a.m.

-The court dismissed the driving under the influence case against Robert Templer, 44, of Ronan, without prejudice due to conflicting drug test results. It would have been his fourth or subsequent offense for DUI.

-Shawn Joseph Whitworth was arraigned on charges of criminal possession of illegal drugs. The court has set an omnibus hearing May 6 at 9 a.m.

Justice Court, Judge Jayne presiding

*The following took place from April 4 to April 10

-Timothy Costello, 54. Aggravated driving under the influence, a misdemeanor. Fined $400. 180 days in jail with 179 suspended.

-Kenneth W III, 67. Criminal contempt, a misdemeanor. Fined $100. 180 days in jail with 178 suspended.

-Blaine Jensen, 42. Speeding-1st offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Aaron Wallace, 48. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $40.

-David Garza, 49. Improper passing, a misdemeanor. Fined $35.

-Catherine Baylor, 26. Operating without liability insurance in effect-2nd offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $350. 10 days in jail with 8 suspended.

-Donna Skelton, 70. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Chad Shoemaker, 35. Driving a motor vehicle while priviledge to do so is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor. Fined $250. 180 days in jail with 178 suspended. Operating without liability insurance in effect-3rd or subsequent offense, a misdemeanor. Fined $450. 180 days in jail with 175 suspended. Displaying license plates assigned to another vehicle, a misdemeanor. Fined $85.

-Daniel Fisher, 41. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $40.

-Jeffrey Jennison, 25. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Gene Linn, 49. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Daniel Savard, 61. Fail to drive to right of roadway except when passing, a misdemeanor. Fined $75.

-Clifford Bonner, 61. Operating with expired registration, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

-Niche Mclure, 19. Criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Fined $100. 180 days in jail with all suspended.

-Jeffrey Meslin, 64. Seatbelt violation, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Charles Pluff, 21. Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor. Fined $250. 180 days in jail with 178 suspended.-

-James Stevens, 48. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Bobby Theil, 54. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Dakota Peterson, 23. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Steven Zetterberg, 62. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Michael Bilven, 45. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Jared Diaddezio, 47. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Cameron Vandunk,27. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Dewayne Kemp, 50. Driving a motorvehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, a misdemeanor. Fined $250. 180 days in jail with 178 suspended.

-Laura Nethercott, 55. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $20.

-Dallas Bahr, 38. Speeding, a misdemeanor. Fined $50.

Booked into county jail

The folowing people were booked into Lake County Jail from April 8 to April 12. They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Timothy Wayne, 43. Arrested with a warrant for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Danielle Reid, 32. Arrested on site for warrant on custody and reasonable apprehension, misdemeanors.

-Byron Johnson, 31. Arrested with a warrant for parole violation, a felony.

-Delta Clark, 29. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

-Casey Dionne, 24. Arrested with a warrant for criminal contempt, a felony.

-Roseanna Fisher, 60. Arrested with a warrant for parole violation, a felony.

-Randi James, 24. Arrested on site for criminal contempt, possession of drug paraphernelia, midemeanors, and reckless driving.

Divorces

Gabriel J. Ouellette – Diana L. Ouellette (Dalke restored); Rodney W. Gainan – Bonnie S. Eva-Gainan (Eva restored); Charles C. Morris, Jr. – Kristan M. Morris (Nielsen restored); William J. Taylor, Jr. – Wanda J. Taylor; Dale W. Mataitas – Jeannie M. Mataitas (Cartwright restored); Arthur W. VanLear – Christina B. VanLear; Edward J. Dumont – Jordan Dumont; Hugh P. Terteling – Dianna L. Terteling; Clayton L. McCreedy – Kristen McCreedy; John F. Krantz, Jr. – Melanie C. Krantz.

Marriages

March 29 – Judith Anne Stephens – Roger Douglas Rasmussen; Feb. 10 – Melissa Gail Mock – Thomas John Anderson; Feb. 28 – Geraldine Moll Jocom – Bruce William Genzel; Feb. 28 – Alicia Renea Deneault – Bernard Adrian Hakes; Feb. 16 – Michelle Dawn Joslin – Craig Arlon Baize; March 30 – Marilou Roble Laum – Frank Wayne Fortney; March 3 – Destyne Dawn Burton – Timothy Preston Folck; March 8 – Josie Ann Gill – Charles Thomas Duke; March 14 – Deborah Mical Girard – Richard John Girard; March 13 – Dawn Rae McGhee – William James Taylor; March 17 – Xenia M. Mueller – Jeremiah Merganthaler.