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Ince sentenced for drug possession Ince sentenced for drug possession

POLSON – A Bigfork man originally charged with intent to sell illegal drugs had a threeyear suspended sentence added to a Flathead County sentence last week. Michael John Ince, 34, was originally charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to sell and criminal possession of dange...

Ince sentenced for drug possession

POLSON – A Bigfork man originally charged with intent to sell illegal drugs had a threeyear suspended sentence added to a Flathead County sentence last week. Michael John Ince, 34, was originally charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to sell and criminal possession of dange...

Violations result in 10-year sentence for sexual offender Violations result in 10-year sentence for sexual offender

POLSON — A 28-year-old man was given a 10-year sentence to the Department of Corrections last week for violating his probation. Jonathan Michael Cook, who has lived in Pablo, Charlo and Ronan over the years, was convicted of an amended charge of criminal endangerment as part of a plea agreement date...

Dolar pleads ‘not guilty’ of robbery, tampering charges Dolar pleads ‘not guilty’ of robbery, tampering charges

POLSON – A woman charged with solicitation of robbery and tampering with a witness in relation to the theft of some $600 from the Sitting Duck in Woods Bay in late January was released on her own recognizance last week. Judge James Manley released Crystal Dolar, 33 of Bigfork, after she pleaded not ...

Plea agreement reached for juvenile who killed 3-year-old boy

POLSON – The 17-year-old male charged with negligent homicide in the death of Phillip Shourds Jr., a 3-year-old boy who was killed in Pablo on Thanksgiving Day, has received a plea agreement. Ronan resident Chasen Curley appeared in youth court Wednesday, March 8, when the plea agreement was announc...

Man who led police on 105 mph chase given ‘last chance’ Man who led police on 105 mph chase given ‘last chance’

POLSON — A 23-year-old Ronan man might have been given a last chance to straighten up or face the consequences. On Feb. 27, Kenneth Lozeau Jr. had a previous sentence for criminal possession of dangerous drugs revoked, and he was given a three-year sentence in the Department of Corrections with a re...

Recently released sex offender to serve 30 years Recently released sex offender to serve 30 years

POLSON — A man who in 2007 pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual intercourse without consent — two involving a 4-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl — was sentenced March 2 to the Department of Corrections for 30 years with none suspended on a revocation. Dillon Thomas Carpentier, 28 o...

Bond reduction denied for man accused of child sexual abuse Bond reduction denied for man accused of child sexual abuse

POLSON — A bond reduction was denied last week for a man charged with two counts of child sexual abuse and misdemeanor tampering with a witness. Judge Kim Christopher denied a bond reduction from $50,000 for Jessie Lee Walking Eagle, 21, that was requested by defense attorney Britt Cotter. The 17-ye...

Matt gets three years for sexual assaults

POLSON — An 18-year-old male was given two 10-year sentences in the Department of Corrections with seven years suspended for two counts of sexual assault, both against minors. The sentences will run concurrently. Cavey Matt was 17 at the time of the incidents. His convictions were part of a plea agr...

Negligent homicide case headed to youth court

POLSON – A 17-year-old youth will face a negligent homicide charge in Lake County Youth Court following Judge James A. Manley’s Feb. 21 decision to transfer the case from district court. Chasen Curley is charged in the hit-and-run death of 3-year-old Phillip Shourds Jr. on Thanksgiving Day, No...


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