Calvert faces charges

THOMPSON FALLS — The preliminary hearing for Nathan Lee William Calvert scheduled for Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Sanders County Justice Court was vacated because charges against Calvert were brought forth by Sanders County Attorney Robert Zimmerman.

Council discusses property “islands”

Before the meeting on Dec.15, Ronan City Council members and Mayor Chris Adler interviewed community members who had written letters of interest in Calvin Hardy’s seat on the council. Hardy and Lindsey Myers are the two representatives of Ward 2, and Hardy’s term ends Dec. 31. During the meeting, Public Works Director Dan Miller brought up “islands” of county property surrounded by city subdivisions and/or city streets.

Final suspect caught

POLSON - Tuesday evening brought to a conclusion a measured process of rounding up four suspected murderers, all of whom were serving prison time on separate charges.

Ernst enters not guilty plea in murder case

POLSON — A man facing a felony charge in connection with the 2005 murder of Harold Mitchell appeared in Lake County District Court last Wednesday.

DaShazer appeared drunk when he tried to help parked cop

At 1: 48 a.m., Jason Alan DeShazer pulled up next to a parked Sheriff’s cruiser and asked if the cop needed help just before that officer arrested DeShazer for felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs and misdemeanor criminal possession of dangerous drug paraphernalia Sept. 13, according to a Lake County Court affidavit.

County allows outdoor park zoning process to proceed

The Lake County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 Tuesday afternoon to allow planning for a proposed outdoor recreation park near Rollins to advance, against the recommendation of the county Planning Board.

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Bigfork man pleads guilty to Ferndale killing

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Finley pleads not guilty

Suspect in Amber Alert incident facing kidnapping charge

HOT SPRINGS – In Lake County District Court last Wednesday, Jamie Finley, a Hot Springs resident, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of kidnapping that occurred in Polson last month.

Burglary leads to arrest warrant for Hewankorn

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Montana residents arrested in Idaho meth bust

The methampetamine arrest Tuesday in Shoshone County, Idaho, left two Montana residents facing drug charges after Idaho State Police Cpl. Kevin Kessler arrested a man and woman following a routine traffic stop.

Another arrest made in Mitchell murder

POLSON - A man is in custody at The Lake County Detention Facility in connection with the 2005 murder of Harold Mitchell in St. Ignatius.

Ronan man arraigned on felony sex crimes

POLSON — Robert Deneault appeared via closed circuit television in Judge Wall’s justice court Friday to be arraigned on charges of sexual intercourse without consent and sexual assault, both felonies. Deneault, 41, pleaded not guilty to the charges, each of which carries a maximum penalty of $50,000 fine, 100 years to life in prison, and payment of restitution.

Mother pleads not guilty in death of her son

Stacey Ann Twoteeth pleaded not guilty in Lake County District Court last week to felony vehicular homicide.

Law enforcement and court records - Dec. 5

Justice Court, Judge Jayne presiding

Accused assailant postpones arraignment

Accused assailants Francis Jackson and Tashinia Elida Schlensker appeared before Lake County District Court Judge James A. Manley with public defenders Oct. 21. 

Polson man charged with rape in Missoula

MISSOULA — A Polson man is being charged with a felony after allegedly raping his friend’s girlfriend the same night he was released from jail.

Polson man arraigned for sex crime

POLSON — A 49-year-old Polson man was arraigned on charges of solicitation and sexual acts on a 21-year-old woman and pleaded not guilty in Lake County District Court on Thursday. Nathan Whitefountain faces up to 100 years in jail and fines of $100,000 after he allegedly asked the victim for sex and performed a sex act on her without her permission.

Legals October 31, 2019

CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Professional Center Building P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-4395 Attorney for Petitioner MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION, OF A.C.S., Minor Child, CAUSE NO. DA-19-9 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO DILLON MICHAEL STILES: YOU, THE NATURAL FATHER, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to respond to the Petition in this action which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your response and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner's attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to respond, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Petition. Further, failure to appear at the hearing of this matter constitutes a waiver of your interest in the custody of the child in this matter and will result in the court's termination of your rights to the child. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, the 8th day of October, 2019. Lyn Fricker Clerk of the District Court (COURT SEAL) By: /s/ Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk /s/ Casey L. Emerson Casey L. Emerson, Attorney for Petitioner Published on October 24, 2019, October 31, 2019, and November 7, 2019. MNAXLP