Lake County District Court news for June 8, 2016
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Judge James A. Manley dealt with the following cases Wednesday, June 1:
Richard Dean McBroom, 56, Polson, was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for five years, none suspended, for burglary, a felony. He is to be considered for a mental and/or chemical dependency program, including WATCH.
Jonathan Paul Korman, unknown age, Polson, pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault (accountability), robbery and intimidation, all three felonies. An omnibus hearing is set for Oct. 5 and a jury trial is set to start Nov. 14.
According to court documents, on Jan. 16 Korman and two other Lake County Jail inmates forged an inmate’s name on a medical complaint, asking for medication the inmate did not need. When the medication arrived, Korman and others allegedly took it from the inmate and snorted it. When the inmate refused to swallow the pill and was told he would no longer get the meds, Korman and other inmates allegedly retaliated by knocking him down, hitting him and strangling him. Judge Manley told Korman that although Korman is innocent until proven guilty, “I hope you speak to your friends down there and tell them there are serious consequences for that kind of behavior.”
Wayne Douglas Trahan, 35, Polson, pleaded not guilty to burglary, theft, and criminal possession of dangerous drugs, all felonies. An omnibus hearing is set for Oct. 5 and a jury trial is set to start Nov. 14.
According to court documents, on Dec. 2, 2015, Trahan allegedly broke into a St. Ignatius residence and stole a 2008 Kubota RTV 900. The resident was watching the incident on his security cameras from Arizona. Three days later Trahan was stopped and methamphetamine was found in his vehicle. Trahan said he did not steal the vehicle but the keys were allegedly in his pocket.
Clifford William Stanley, 40, Box Elder, pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or subsequent offense, a felony. An omnibus hearing is set for Oct. 5 and a jury trial is set to start Nov. 14.
According to court documents, on May 15 Stanley was stopped along Highway 93 north of Arlee after allegedly speeding, crossing into the yellow lane divider and driving over the curb as he was being pulled over. He showed signs of impairment, and the vehicle turned up stolen out of Great Falls. A request for reduction in bail and release was denied after the State argued that Stanley has an extensive driving and criminal record, including convictions in Washington State for assault and partner family member assault.
Roylee Conica, unknown age/ residence, in a change of plea admitted that on Jan 6, 2014 she took beer from a Ronan convenience store and did not pay for it. A store clerk was injured after Conica pushed her to the ground outside of the store. She was ordered to seek and obtain a chemical dependency evaluation as part of plea agreement, which also included the provision that she submit to a blood, breath or urine test upon request by law enforcement if there is reasonable suspicion.
The court found her guilty of an amended charge of theft, a misdemeanor and sentenced her to Lake County Jail for six months, all suspended, and credited for time served. “This is a typical way to get beer,” prosecutor Benjamin Anciaux said, explaining that the State needs to get the message out to the community that hurting people to get a six-pack is not OK.
Arley John Grandchamp, 25, Polson, in a change of plea admitted that on March 29 he was operating a vehicle on a state road in Lake County while under the influence or alcohol while his son, under the age of 16, with him.
The court found Grandchamp guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first offense, a misdemeanor. He was sentenced to one year in Lake County Jail plus 48 days, all suspended, and credited for the 48 hours already served.
Megan Rochelle Fisher, 30, Ronan, pleaded not guilty to criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony. An omnibus hearing is set for Oct. 5 and a jury trial is set to start Nov. 14.
