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U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A man and a woman who had been excluded from the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation admitted charges Wednesday after they were accused of stealing from a store and assaulting a store employee, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich. Dustin Alan Robbins, 38, and Nicole Lynn Hicks, 37, both transients, pleaded guilty to intimidation. The defendants face a maximum of 10 years in prison a $50,000 fine and three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris pre...
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana MISSOULA — A Kalispell man who admitted to threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., in calls to his office was sentenced today to two-and-a-half years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Kevin Patrick Smith, 46, pleaded guilty in April to threats to murder a United States senator. U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen presided. In court documents and in statements in court, the government said public dis...
U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — Two Havre residents accused of distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine to the Fort Belknap and the Rocky Boy’s Indian reservations admitted Monday to a drug trafficking crime, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Brittany Alice Bradley, 25, and Daniel First Raised, 32, each pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. The defendants face a mandatory minimum of five years to 40 years of imprisonment, a $5 million fine and at least four...
U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Colorado man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation was sentenced to 10 years in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Moises Zamora, 37, of Denver, Colorado, pleaded guilty in August 2022 to possession with intent to distribute meth. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided at Monday’s hearing. The government alleged in court documents that in September 2021, n...
Press release GREAT FALLS — A man accused of trafficking drugs on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation after law enforcement found a pound of methamphetamine and eight firearms in his truck admitted to charges Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Thomas “Smurf” Knife, 41, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and to prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Knife faces a mandatory minimum 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and at least five years of supervised release...
U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A man who admitted to assaulting a woman with whom he was in a relationship on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Clay James Bad Hawk, 25, pleaded guilty in October 2022 to domestic abuse by a habitual offender. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The government alleged in court documents that in December 2021, Bad H...
U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Washington man who admitted to bringing methamphetamine and fentanyl pills to the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation for distribution was sentenced today to 33 months in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Hugo Gutierrez Rodriguez, aka Victor aka Juice, 42, of Yakima, Washington, pleaded guilty in September 2022 to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Mo...
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Hays man who admitted to stabbing a woman in the back was sentenced Thursday to 15 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Tyrell Andrew Laroque, 34, pleaded guilty in September 2022 to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a dating partner. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The court allowed Laroque to self-report to the Bureau of Prisons. In court documents, the g...
Former Havre Police officer Brandon Murnion pleaded guilty in Hill County Justice Court last week to two misdemeanors. Murnion was accused of kicking in two doors July 10, on the 700 Block of Fourth Street and the 200 Block of Eighth Avenue and creating a disturbance by “creating a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act that serves no legitimate purpose” on the 700 Block of Fourth Avenue. Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said last Wednesday that Murrnion, who started as a probationary officer with Havre Aug...
GREAT FALLS — A man who admitted to hitting a woman with a car jack handle on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison, to be followed by two years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Brian Lee Big Bow, 45, pleaded guilty in July to assault with a dangerous weapon. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The government alleged in court documents that in January 2021, law enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Rocky Boy...
Press release GREAT FALLS — A woman suspected of shooting a woman in the face over a drug deal on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation admitted to an assault charge Thursday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Tricia Friede Gardipee, 50, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Gardipee faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The court will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sen...
Press release GREAT FALLS — A Billings woman suspected of trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation admitted to charges Monday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Chantel Marie Azure, 33, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Azure faces a mandatory minimum five years to 40 years in prison, a $5 million fine and at least four years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Morris set sen...
BILLINGS — A Shepherd man lost his hunting privileges for 16 years and will pay fines and restitution exceeding $6,000 after pleading guilty to 16 state and federal charges of poaching mule deer and leaving some parts at a federal recreation area. Brayden Reed, 19, pleaded guilty in Yellowstone County Justice Court to four counts of unlawful possession of deer, two counts of wasting game, three counts of hunting during a closed season, two counts of unlawful use of equipment, two counts of hunting without a license and one c...
From the Office of The U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS - A Chinook man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation was sentenced Thursday to six years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said Friday. Kalled Sam Hassen Jaha, 39, pleaded guilty in March to possession with intent to distribute meth. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. In court...
U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Michigan man suspected of working with other Detroit-area individuals to distribute fentanyl on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation admitted to a trafficking crime Thrusday, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Brandon Lamar Louis James of Southfield, Michigan, 22, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. James faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine and at least three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. Dis...
U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Havre man who admitted to supplying large quantities of methamphetamine to individuals on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation was sentenced today to 68 months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Clayton Cree Morsette, 24, pleaded guilty in April 2021 to possession with intent to distribute meth. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The government alleged in court documents that in 2019, law...
GREAT FALLS — Michael James Lamere, 39, accused of trafficking both methamphetamine and fentanyl pills on and around Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, admitted Monday in U.S. District Court in Great Falls to a drug crime, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Lamere pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Lamere faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison, a $10 million fine and at least five years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and set sentencin...
from U.S. Attorney for District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Havre man who admitted to drug trafficking and firearms crimes after law enforcement found methamphetamine, fentanyl, a gun and a large amount of cash in his motel room was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Brandon Wayne Glover, 39, pleaded guilty in October 2021 to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and to felon in possession of a firearm. Chief U...
Press release GREAT FALLS — A man admitted allegations Wednesday that he tried to murder another man by shooting him on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation in 2019, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Dakota Houle, 25, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and use of a firearm during a crime of violence. Houle maintained his not guilty plea to a charge of kidnapping and is pending trial on that crime. Houle faces a maximum of 20 yea...
GREAT FALLS — A man who admitted beating his dating partner on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and causing her substantial injuries was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison to be followed by two years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Gordon Andrew Messerly Jr., 43, address unknown, pleaded guilty in June to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The government alleged in court documents that Dec. 27, 2019, on the Fort B...
From Office of U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation resident accused of helping a Michigan fentanyl supplier distribute pills from his residence admitted a trafficking crime Thursday, acting U.S Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Larry Albert Bernard, 37, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Bernard faces a maximum 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine and at least three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Mor...
From Office of U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A man admitted Thursday to dealing fentanyl pills on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Timothy Michael Koop, 61, pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl. Koop faces a maximum 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine and at least three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Morris set sentencing for Jan. 20. Koop was released pending further proceedings. The gov...
From the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Havre man who admitted to receiving child pornography on his cellphone was sentenced Wednesday to nine years in prison to be followed by eight years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Joshua Daniel Kaupang, 38, pleaded guilty June 3 to receipt of child pornography. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Chief Judge Morris also ordered $27,000 restitution to victims. In court documents filed in the c...
The following cases were resolved by Havre City Judge Janie Hedstrom in April. —— Claren Olive Bauer, born in 1990, was fined $100 for disorderly conduct, amended from partner or family member assault causing injury. —— James Daniel Smallboy IV, born in 1994, was fined $200 for driving without a valid driver’s license; was fined $500 for failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, third or subsequent offense; and was fined $30 for failing to have a child properly restrained. —— Jalen Jaret Watson, born in 2001, was fou...
The following cases were resolved by Hill County Judge Audrey Barger in March. —— Tanner Joseph Walker, born in 1982, was sentenced to 180 days in jail, one day credited and 179 suspended, for trespass to property. —— Zakary Kenneth Canning, born in 1995, was fined $100 and sentenced to 365 days in jail, four days credited and 361 suspended, for partner or family member assault causing injury, first offense, and had dismissed by the prosecution two charges: criminal mischief pecuniary loss less than $1,500 and obstruc...
