Lake County District Court news for Sept. 21, 2011
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Judge C.B. McNeil dealt with the following cases Wednesday, Sept. 14:
Beth Oldhorn, 26, Spokane, Wash., pleaded not guilty to criminal possession with intent to distribute, a felony. An omnibus hearing was set for Wednesday, Oct. 26, and a jury trial is set to begin Jan. 17. Both are at 9 a.m. Oldhorn remains in custody at the Lake County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
According to court documents, charges stem from a August 2010 incident where a Lake County sheriff’s deputy made a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 93 near Ronan. A tribal officer was called to assist with the traffic stop. When the driver and the passenger, Oldhorn, were asked separately where they were going, the driver and Oldhorn gave different answers. The driver consented to a search of the vehicle, and during the search officers found two packages of what appeared to be methamphetamine in the vehicle. The driver and Oldhorn were both arrested, and in interviews, both stated that the methamphetamine was Oldhorn’s and that she intended to sell the drug.
Jenna Fenton, 20, Ronan, appeared for sentencing on two counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, both felonies. The court deferred sentencing on one count for three years and deferred prosecution on the second count, with the sentences to run concurrent. Fenton was ordered to serve 20 days in the Lake County jail, and she will receive credit for time served. If Fenton successfully completes an inpatient treatment program, she will receive full credit toward the 20 days.
According to court documents, charges stem from an October 2010 incident where a tribal police officer observed and followed a truck weaving within its southbound lane on Highway 93. After the driver, Fenton, stopped at her residence, the officer approached Fenton and noticed she was twirling her hair with both of her hands, continuously moving her jaw back and forth, and repeatedly running her tongue across her upper teeth. The officer also noted that Fenton’s pupils were extremely dilated. Because he could tell she was under the influence, the officer warned her not to drive, and Fenton promised she would stay home.
A short time later, according to court documents, a Lake County sheriff’s deputy pulled a pickup over for crossing the center line twice. Fenton was identified as the driver, and the tribal officer arrived to assist. Fenton gave the officer permission to search her truck, and the officer found a marijuana cigarette, and Fenton was arrested. At the tribal jail, Fenton admitted she had a bag of methamphetamine hidden in her spandex, and the bag was found on her and tested at the State Crime Lab. It indeed was methamphetamine.
Josiah Kinyon, 21, Polson, in a change of plea, admitted committing one count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony. The court accepted the plea and found Kinyon guilty. The court also granted the state’s motion to dismiss one count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and one count of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. Sentencing was set for Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 9 a.m.
According to court documents, charges stem from a December 2010 incident where a mother had found drugs in her daughter’s room and believed they belonged to Kinyon, her daughter’s boyfriend.
James Wilson Allen, 36, St. Ignatius, in a change of plea, pleaded guilty to the amended offense of resisting arrest, a misdemeanor. The court accepted the plea and found Allen guilty. Allen was sentenced to six months in the Lake County jail with all suspended but 69 days. Allen will receive credit for 69 days served. He was also fined $500, with $250 suspended, to be paid within five months of Sept. 14.
According to court documents, charges stem from a June 4 incident where Lake County sheriff’s deputies and St. Ignatius police responded to a residence for a reported assault with a weapon. During a standoff with officers, Allen allegedly kicked his way in to another residence in an attempt to hide from police. When officers entered the residence, Allen dove head first out a second-story window and fled on foot. When an officer caught up with Allen, Allen began yelling at the officer and approached him with his arms up. Another officer deployed pepper spray at Allen’s eyes and mouth; officers handcuffed Allen, and Allen continued to resist. A third officer assisted and used leg chains to restrain Allen.
Ryan Charlo, 27, Pablo, had his May 2010 suspended sentence for criminal endangerment, a felony, revoked. Charlo was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for five years. Charlo will receive credit for time served while in custody. The court recommended Allen be considered for placement in Connections Corrections and pre-release provided it meets with the approval of the DOC.
According to court documents, Charlo violated his probation and parole by allegedly failing to seek and maintain employment; committing a partner family member assault on July 25; fleeing from a tribal officer; testing positive for illegal drugs; refusing to pay court-ordered fines and fees; failing to comply with chemical dependency counseling; failing to enter a behavioral modification program; and failing to enter and complete the Men’s Accountability Program. Charlo did admit that he was arrested July 25 on partner family member assault and that he did not comply with the Men’s Accountability Program.
