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Restitution dispute postpones sentence for St. Ignatius man Restitution dispute postpones sentence for St. Ignatius man

POLSON — The case of a man facing three charges of assault with a weapon, multiple charges of burglary, robbery and theft, possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute, and others, has been continued until Dec. 7. In Lake County District Court on Wednesday, Solomon Preston Bolen, 35, of S...

Plea agreement filed for man charged with killing cousin, stuffing body in shower Plea agreement filed for man charged with killing cousin, stuffing body in shower

LAKE COUNTY — On Friday a plea agreement was filed regarding a man set to go to trial Dec. 5 for homicide. The document asks the trial date to be vacated and Stephen Seese, 23, Osburn, Idaho, appear before Judge James Manley Wednesday, Dec. 7 for his change of plea. Seese is accused of killing his 1...

Final suspect sentenced in case of 15 poached deer, elk

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks FLATHEAD COUNTY — The final person involved in a major poaching case was sentenced in Flathead County Justice Court Nov. 1, ending the investigation and prosecution of nine young men who illegally shot 15 deer and an elk. Region One FWP Game Wardens an...

Wife now seen as suspect, defense says

POLSON — There’s a possible twist in the case of an Arlee couple charged with killing an 18-year-old male, stuffing his body in their shower and leaving it in their residence for months. In a motion filed in Lake County District Court Thursday, Sept. 29, Lisa Kauffman, the attorney for Stephen...

Ronan police seek help identifying suspect Ronan police seek help identifying suspect

News from the Ronan Police Department RONAN —The Ronan Police Department is investigating several burglaries that have occurred at the Valley Club. The latest burglary occurred early Monday morning on Sept. 26 at approximately 1 a.m. The suspect broke through a south facing window on Dickinson Str...

Hoax utility website meant to deceive Polson residents

POLSON — A fraudulent billing website is currently online designed to deceive Polson residents into paying their utility bills using a hoax website not affiliated with the City of Polson. Although the City does accept online payments, bills paid on the hoax website are not deposited with the City of Po...

Persistent felony offender held on rape charges Persistent felony offender held on rape charges

POLSON — A Polson man with numerous felony convictions is back in jail for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman after breaking into a Polson residence in the early morning hours of Sept. 17. Vaughn David James, 44, Polson, is being held in Lake County Jail on a $250,000 bond, charged with aggravate...

Polson woman rescued after abduction Polson woman rescued after abduction

The Lake County Sheriff's Office helped rescue a 22-year-old Polson female abducted for 11 days. “The female met Terrance Tyrell Edwards over the Internet,” Sheriff Don Bell stated in a press release. Edwards allegedly offered the victim a well-paying job and lured her to the Missoula area....

Lake County Justice Court news for Sept. 21, 2016

Justice of the Peace Randal L. Owens dealt with the following cases Sept. 9-15: Pascal Gerard Redfern , 62, pleaded not guilty to operating without liability insurance in effect, third or subsequent offense. He was found guilty and fined $500 with $250 suspended, charged $35 in court costs and sentenced ...

Rescued dogs recovering from puppy mill Rescued dogs recovering from puppy mill

LAKE COUNTY – A shy male poodle didn’t have a name when he was rescued from LDR Kennels on Dublin Gulch Road by Life Savers Animal Rescue of Lake County in July — but he did have a critical skin infection. “He was one of the original four with immediate medical needs,” said L...


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