Public Records
View our lists of public records. These cover everything from circuit courts to marriage licenses.
Washington man pleads not guilty to drug charges
Michael William Murray, 40, entered a plea of not guilty to two counts of criminal possession with intent to distr…
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Sex offender sentenced to 40 years
A Lake County man was sentenced in Polson District Court April 10 to the Montana State Prison for 60 years, with 20 years suspended for sexual assault of a min…
Marriages & Divorces
The following marriages and divorces were recently recorded at the Lake County Courthouse:
On the Agenda
Local government in action
Arrest for throwing rocks at motorists leads to drug charge
A Pablo man, who drew the attention of law enforcement for allegedly throwing rocks at passing motorists, is also accused of possessing drugs and is the suspect in a Pablo arson fire.
Gravelle pleads guilty to theft, burglary, drugs
Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of Feb. 14 for a Big Arm man accused of stealing a car, breaking into an RV and drug possession.
Pablo resident charged with burglarizing Ronan Schools
A Pablo man, who was awaiting sentencing for burglary, is facing new burglary charges involving the Ronan Schools.
Man pleads not guilty to sexual assault
A Polson man, who is already facing a trial March 11 on one count of negligent vehicular assault, faces more legal issues.
Marriages & Divorces
The following marriages and divorces were recorded recently at the Lake County Courthouse:
Polson youth faces trial for weapon assault
The plea agreement for a Polson youth accused of threatening four juveniles with a gun has been rejected and the case reset for trial.
Mission man faces four felony drug charges
A St. Ignatius man is accused of possessing drugs on two separate occasions. Nathan Dean Riekena, 42, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court Nov…
Gardipe sentenced for drugs; still facing two trial dates
Junior Gardipe, 36, entered a plea of guilty to criminal possession of dangerous drugs just prior to his sentencing in Polson District Court. He admitted that …
Man uses vehicle as weapon against girlfriend
Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of Jan. 17 for John William Cox, 21 of Ronan, who entered a plea of “no contest” Nov. 29 in Polson District Court to fel…
Johnson admits to soliciting 13-year-old girl
Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of Jan. 10 for a Polson man who admitted to soliciting a 13-year-old girl for the purpose of having sex.