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Haynes sentenced for burglary Haynes sentenced for burglary

POLSON — A St. Ignatius woman was committed in Polson District Court on June 8 to a total of 15 years with the Montana Department of Corrections with 10 years suspended after pleading guilty to four counts of burglary and one count of bail jumping. The terms of the sentence were in accordance with a plea agreement reached on April 20 that resolved five separate cases against Quianna Leigh Haynes, 22. According to court records, on Feb. 20 a man called law enforcement to report his granddaughter had broken into his garage, then used a maul to break into a cabinet and took $6,400 in cash. Images of the incident were captured on surveillance cameras. On March 13, the owner of a funera...


Caye sentenced for assault

POLSON — A Polson man is accused of pointing a handgun at a group of people. He was sentenced in Polson District Court on May 24 to the Montana State Prison for 10 years with all but time served suspended. Nathan Caye, 21, entered a plea of guilty to a single count of felony assault with a weapon. The ...


Wild Montana calls on Governor to stop obstructing Legislature’s power to act on SB 442 veto

News from Constance Van Kley, Upper Seven Law HELENA — In a letter sent on Wednesday, May 10, Wild Montana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving public lands and strengthening Montana communities, called on Governor Greg Gianforte to return Senate Bill 442 (“SB 442”) and hi...


Head sentenced for criminal endangerment Head sentenced for criminal endangerment

POLSON — A Browning man with ties to the Mission Valley was committed in Polson District Court on May 10 to the Montana Department of Corrections. The commitment was for five years with all that time suspended on one count of criminal endangerment. Raymond James Head, 37, pleaded guilty to the charg...


Bockman pleads guilty to stealing pick-up

POLSON — Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of June 21 for a St. Ignatius man who admitted stealing a pick-up in Polson six years ago. Elliot Bockman, 40, pleaded guilty during an arraignment hearing in Polson District Court May 3. According to court records on Nov. 23, 2017 a Polson man reporte...


Haynes takes plea agreement Haynes takes plea agreement

POLSON — A St. Ignatius woman entered into a plea agreement in Polson District Court on April 20 that will resolve five separate cases against her. Quianna Leigh Haynes, 22, pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary and one count of bail jumping. She had already pleaded guilty to a fourth burglary cha...


Aguilar sentenced for domestic disturbance Aguilar sentenced for domestic disturbance

POLSON — A Ronan man received praise by Judge Molly Owen during his sentencing hearing on a domestic disturbance charge. Gonzalo J. Aguilar, 37, pleased the judge by participating in his own rehabilitation and showing remorse for his actions. Aguilar was committed to the Montana Department of Correctio...


Darling sentenced for intent to distribute Darling sentenced for intent to distribute

POLSON — A Missoula man who admitted to dealing drugs in Lake County was committed in Polson District Court April 12 to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total of 10 years with all that time suspended. Samuel Alvin Darling, 48, entered a plea of guilty to one count criminal possession with in...


Simmons sentenced for burglary Simmons sentenced for burglary

POLSON — A Polson man was committed in Polson District Court on April 5 to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total of 10 years with all but time served, 83 days, suspended. Michael Leroy Simmons Jr., 36, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court on Feb. 8 to two counts of burglary,...


Matt sentenced for assault Matt sentenced for assault

POLSON — A Ronan man was sentenced in Polson District Court on April 5 to the Montana State Prison for 24 years on one count of assault on a peace or judicial officer with no time suspended. Darrin William Matt, 46, was convicted by a 12-person jury during an earlier trial. The jury deliberated for app...


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