District Court Actions, Feb. 3-4
Wednesday, Feb. 3
Judge James A. Manley
Sentencing for Jonathan Dell Tifft, 29, of Polson for felony indecent exposure continued to Feb. 10.
Sentencing on revocation for Stacey Luzzell Hill, 44, of Polson for felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs continued to Feb. 17.
Warrant issued for Raymond James Head, 34, of Browning for failure to appear for sentencing on five counts of felony criminal endangerment.
Shania Jo Doney, 22, of Pablo pleaded guilty to first-time aggravated DUI as part of a plea agreement. Sentencing set for Feb. 17.
Joseph Allen Cahoon, 60, hearing on merits for revocation of suspended sentence for DUI, fourth or subsequent continued to Feb. 10.
Robert Earl Staudenmayer, 35, sentenced to 10 years without parole for felony theft; ordered to pay $1,038,035 in restitution; credit for 90 days jail time.
Thursday, Feb. 4
Judge Deborah K. Christopher
Sentencing for Lennie Olivia Webster for felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute continued to Feb. 11.
Sentencing for Ginae Lynn Couture-Ware, 24, of Polson for felony criminal endangerment continued to Feb. 18.
Jamie Ruth Baszler pleaded not guilty to felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs; jury trial set for July 12.
Warrant issued for Earl Matt Jr., 45, of Polson for failure to appear for arraignment for DUI, fourth or subsequent.
Hunter Creed Muth, 18, of Ronan pleaded not guilty to felony tampering with witnesses and informants; jury trial set for July 12.
Fawn Lee Ann Cain, 45, of Pablo pleaded not guilty to felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs; jury set for July 12.
Arraignment for Lanelle Fisher Bigsam for felony possession of dangerous drugs continued to Feb. 11.
Arraignment for Trey Chandler Grilley for DUI, fourth or subsequent continued to Feb. 11.
Gregory Thomas Hindle, 57, of Ronan pleaded not guilty to DUI, fourth or subsequent; jury trial set for July 26.
Tracey Lee Carpentier pleaded guilty to felony criminal endangerment as part of a plea agreement; sentencing set for April 8; credit for 92 days in jail.
Ryan Paul Obrien, 36, of Dixon pleaded guilty to felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs as part of a plea agreement; sentencing set for March 25; credit for seven days jail time.
Charge of felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs against Charles David Ament dismissed without prejudice.
Petition to revoke Wade Scott McAfee’s suspended sentence for felony burglary and two counts of felony theft dismissed.
Warrant issued for Rachel Rae Nichols, 49, of Elmo for failure to appear for adjudication hearing on charge of felony criminal endangerment.
Warrant issued for Cory William Hawkins, 44, of Pablo for failure to appear for adjudication hearings on charges of felony strangulation of partner or family member, misdemeanor unlawful restraint, misdemeanor criminal mischief and felony bail jumping.
Nicholas Charles Reum, 38, of Bigfork sentenced to five years with DOC, with three years suspended, for felony strangulation of a partner or family member; credit for 228 days jail time.
Arraignment for Kasey Allen Pier, 30, of Missoula for felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs and felony bail jumping. continued to Feb. 11.
Robert Benjamin Walker, 39, of Ferndale pleaded not guilty to felony partner or family member assault; jury trial set for July 12.
Arraignment for Devin A Peasley, 31, for charges of felony strangulation of a partner or family member, felony aggravated assault and felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs continued to Feb. 11.
Shaylynn Jamie Reid, 24, of St. Ignatius pleaded guilty to felony bail jumping, felony burglary, misdemeanor forgery and misdemeanor theft as part of a plea agreement; sentencing set for March 25; credit for 131 days jail time; released on own recognizance.
Jason Buckley Welch, 30, of Missoula pleaded guilty to parole violation related to a suspended sentence for felony assault on a peace or judicial officer; sentenced on revocation to 10 years with DOC; credit for two years street time.
David Matthew Crumley Jr., 39, of Polson pleaded not guilty to persons required to register — procedure, a felony; notice of change of name or residence or student, employment, or transient status — duty to inform — forwarding of information, a felony; felony assault on a peace or judicial officer; and felony aggravated assault; jury trial set for April 12.