Courts
Judge C.B. McNeil dealt with the following cases on Feb. 10: Joshua David Allred , 23, of Polson, pleaded guilty to felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs and received a deferred sentence of two years, six months and was ordered to serve 30 days in the Lake County Jail. According to court records, the charge stems from a July 31, 2009 incident when Allred’s brother contacted a Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy and stated that his brother wanted to turn himself in for carrying the drug Lortab and they were driving to the jail at that time. When they arrived at the jail, Allred said he’d been taking the drug for six years and needed help. He admitted to taking Lo...
Judge Doug A. Olsen dealt with the following cases from Jan. 30-Feb. 5: Thomas Andrew Olandt , 20, forfeited his bond of $185 for improper passing - in a no-passing zone and also forfeited his bond of $85 for driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. Ernest Reyes , 46,...
Judge Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases from Jan. 29-Feb. 4: David Alan Cappa , 54, pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense, and to failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - third or subsequent offense. He was found guilty of both offenses. F...
Judge Deborah K. Christopher dealt with the following cases on Feb. 4: Robert Lee Browning , 47, of Ronan, was committed to the Department of Corrections for five years with all suspended but 44 days for felony burglary. According to court records, the charge stems from a Nov. 20, 2007 incident when a...
Judge Sharon Richardson dealt with the following cases from Jan. 1-31: Jean Myard , 41, pleaded guilty to interfering with traffic while backing. He was found guilty, fined $50 and charged $35 in court costs. Carl Hennell , 34, forfeited his bond of $50 for speeding, going 54 mph in a 45 mph zone and...
Judge Justin L. Bartels dealt with the following cases from Jan. 15-28: Jacob Paul , 34, was found guilty of reckless driving, fined $350, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced to 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended. Trey R. Sinclair , pleaded guilty to the amended offense of reckless driving. ...
Judge Doug A. Olson dealt with the following cases from Jan. 23-29: Mary Elizabeth Asper , 42, pleaded guilty to careless driving, failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle - second offense and to driving without a valid driver's license - expired less than 180 days. She was found guilty ...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases from Jan. 22-28: Waylon Mathew Ladue , 25, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor negligent endangerment - substantial risk, death or serious bodily ...
Judge Deborah Kim Christopher dealt with the following cases on Jan. 28: • James Dean Brown , 16, of Ronan, was found guilty of five counts of felony attempted sexual intercourse without consent. He was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for 50 years with 38 years suspended on each count to ...
Judge Doug A. Olson dealt with the following cases from Jan. 16-22: Shane R. Vanness , 36, pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol - third offense. He was found guilty, fined $1,000, charged $85 in court costs and sentenced to 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended. Seth Houston ...
