Havre City Court, October 2016

Editor’s note: The computer program provided by the Montana state government to print media reports on court actions does not always list all fines assessed.

The following cases were resolved by Havre City Judge Virginia Seigel in October.

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Celisia Leeann Eagleman, born in 1991, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 175 days suspended and five credited, for false reports to law enforcement. In a later case Eagleman was fined $185 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for social host.

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Chelsey Leigh Buck, born in 1988, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for endangering the welfare of a child, first violation, and was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. In a later case, Buck was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended for obstructing a peace officer or other public servant.

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A boy born in 1999 was fined $100 for minor in possession, under age 18, first offense. In a later case, the boy was fined $1,000 for fleeing or eluding a peace officer; was fined $200 for reckless driving, first offense; and was fined $500 for driving without a valid driver’s license. In a subsequent case, the boy was fined $300 for MIP, under 18, third offense. In a fourth case, the boy was fined $300 for MIP, under 18, third offense. In a fifth case, the boy was fined $300 for a third count of MIP, under 18, third offense.

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Jeffery Scott Lipp, born in 1967, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 176 days suspended and four credited, for criminal possession of marijuana, first offense, and was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended for possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Carissa Audrean Bushard, born in 1986, was fined $100 for operating a vehicle with expired registration; was fined $350 for owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, second offense; and was ordered to pay $500 restitution on the case.

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Cary Michael Welch, born in 1992, was fined $650 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for operating a vehicle with .08 percent blood alcohol concentration or greater, first offense, amended from driving under the influence, first offense.

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Joseph Kelsey Johnson, born in 1988, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $100 and sentenced to 30 days in jail, 29 days suspended and one credited, for carrying a concealed weapon.

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Sahri Mae Bell, born in 1986, was fined $100 for driving without a valid driver’s license and was fined $300 for operating a vehicle without liability insurance, first offense.

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A girl born in 2000 was fined $500 for driving without a valid driver’s license. In a later case, the girl was fined $500 for violation in use of learner’s permit. In a subsequent case, the girl was fined $1,000 for DUI, any dangerous drugs, first offense; was fined $100 for each of two charges: careless driving and failing to have lamps lighted when required; and was find $500 for violation in use of learner’s permit.

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James Jay Allison, born in 1997, was fined $550 for operating a vehicle with .02 percent BAC, under age 21, first offense, amended from DUI, first offense, and was fined $500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and three credited, for driving without a valid driver’s license.

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Rochelle Lynn Cooper, born in 1968, was fined $100, ordered to pay $100 restitution and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 180 days suspended, for endangering the welfare of a child, first violation.

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Jonann Roastingstick, born in 1966, was sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Alexander Kane Pinson, born in 1995, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $100 and sentenced to 120 days in jail, 118 days suspended and two credited, for assault.

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James Lewis Martin, born in 1995, was fined $100 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, nine days suspended and one credited, for disorderly conduct.

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Nathan Reed Parker, born in 1996, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for destruction of or tampering with a communicatinos device to to obstruct, prevent or interfere with investigation of a criminal offense.

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James Martin Lewis, born in 1995, was fined $100 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, nine suspended and one credited, for disorderly conduct.

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Randall Wayne Martin, born in 1958, was fined $300 for vicious animals.

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Darrin Kent Torgerson, born in 1972, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for criminal possession of marijuana, first offense.

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Colter Michael Bickford, born in 1993, was given a deferred imposition of sentenced and fined $200 for reckless driving, first offense.

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Timothy Scott Bergren, born in 1998, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked.

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A girl born in 1999 was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $200 for MIP, under 18, first offense.

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Samuel Joseph Evans, born in 1978, was fined $100 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, nine days suspended and one credited, for disorderly conduct and was fined $200 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for each of two charges: obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and assault.

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Thomas Craig Flesche, born in 1997, was fined $100 for MIP, over 18, first offense.

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Hunter David Geiger, born in 1998, was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $200 for MIP, over 18, first offense.

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Nicholas Guy Howell, born in 1995, was given a deferred imposition of sentence and find $200 for MIP, over 18, first offense.

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Talina Lee Hernandez, born in 1998, was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $200 for MIP, over 18, first offense.

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Madison T. Huebsch, born in 1997, was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $200 for MIP, over 18, first offense.

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Thomas Robert Keith, born in 1998, was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $200 for MIP, over 18, first offense.

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Cole Martin Keller, born in 1997, was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $200 for MIP, over 18, first offense.

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Daniel Joseph Danielson, born in 1981, was found guilty of operating a vehicle with expired registration, no fine or sentence listed.

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Riley David Kurtz, born in 1998, was found guilty of failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, first offense, no fine or sentence listed.

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A boy born in 1999 was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $100 for speeding, 37 mph in a 25 mph zone.

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Kylee Rae Rainingbird, born in 1996, was fined $250 for owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, first offense.

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Brock Joseph Ross, born in 1996, was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $200 for MIP, over 18, first offense.

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A girl born in 2000 was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $200 for MIP, under 18, first offense.

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Scott Earl Smith, born in 1981, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $185, ordered to pay $2.19 restitution and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense.

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A girl born in 2000 was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $500 for driving without a valid driver’s license, has never possessed one.

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Josie Rae Wetz, born in 1994, forfeited $100 bond for electronic communications device usage while driving.

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Kaitlan L. Wilkie, born in 1997, was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $200 for MIP, over 18, first offense.

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A boy born in 2005 was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $100 for MIP, under 18, first offense.

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David Lewis Perez Jr., born in 1998, was fined $535 for driving without a valid driver’s license; was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $285 for failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, first offense; and was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $135 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for operating a vehicle with expired registration.

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Royce Quinn Edward Bird, born in 1996, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for driving without a valid driver’s license and was fined $250 for owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, first offense.

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Marcus Truman Hoffman, born in 1993, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for criminal possession of marijuana, first offense, and was fined $100 for criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.

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A boy born in 2001 was fined $300 for MIP, under 18, first offense.

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Kathy Louise Licht, born in 1958, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $200 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for privacy in communications, first offense.

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Joshua Kay Blatter, born in 1989, was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for criminal contempt.

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Michelle Nicole Healy, born in 1981, was fined $100, ordered to pay $14.61 restitution, and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and three credited, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense.

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Jennilyn Roberta Morton, born in 1982, was fined $60, ordered to pay $200 restitution and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense.

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Teresa Angel Jiron, born in 1994, was fined $2,000 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 175 days suspended and five credited, for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked; was fined $500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, third or subsequent offense; and was fined $500 for operating a vehicle which has not been registered.

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Jeremiah Francis Berger, born in 1971, was fined $150 for failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, first offense.

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Benjamin Alan Guinard, born in 1996, was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $200 for each of two charges: MIP, over 18, first offense, and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Patrick Wayne Holcomb, born in 1996, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $200 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Nikki Dawn Linderman, born in 1993, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $200 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense. In a later case, Linderman was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $200 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for theft ,obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense.

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A girl born in 2002 was fined $100 for MIP, under 18, first offense.

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Blake Monti-Charles Arneson, born in 1997, was fined $100 for MIP, over 18, first offense.

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Brenna Marie Hulett, born in 1996, was fined $250 for owner permitting operation of a vehicle without liability insurance, first offense.

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Jessie Raye Ironman, born in 1980, was fined $150 for operating a vehicle without liability insurance, first offense.

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A boy born in 2000 was fined $150 for failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, first offense.

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Kelsey J. Mclean, born in 1998, was fined $200 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for electronic communications device usage while driving.

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Caymus Alexander Thomas, born in 1996, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $200 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Donald Robert Cox, born in 1991, was given a deferred imposition of sentence and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense.

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Leta Mae Huston, born in 1987, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $100, ordered to pay $18.53 restitution and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense.

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Terrance Cole Molina, born in 1978, was fined $200 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked and was fined $500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, third or subsequent offense.

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Tessa Marie Slater, born in 1996, was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $200 for each of two charges: criminal possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal possession of marijuana, first offense.

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Tanna Dale Windyboy, born in 1980, was sentenced to seven days in jail, all days suspended, for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked and was found guilty of failing to have a child properly restrained in vehicle no fine or sentence listed.

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Jessie Leeann Manuel, born in 1987, was fined $250 for owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, first offense, and was fined $100 and sentenced to three days in jail, all days credited, for obstructing a peace officer or other public servant.

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Jazmine Kiana Pewitt, born in 1997, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and three credited for obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and was given a deferred imposition of sentence and fined $100 for MIP, over 18, first offense.

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Jeana Lucero Granados, born in 1991, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and three credited, for obstructing a peace officer or other public servant.

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Daniel Jake Waldner, born in 1983, was fined $1,500, ordered to pay $1.59 restitution, and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 150 days suspended and three credited, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, third or subsequent offense.

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Aaron James Spragg, born in 1997, was given a deferred imposition of sentence, fined $300, ordered to pay $100 restitution and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended, and two credited, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense.

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Macedonia Frances Mondragon, born in 1985, was fined $200, ordered to pay $44.02 restitution and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense, and was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for obstructing a peace officer or other public servant.

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In October, Judge Seigel also dealt with 50 tickets resulting in fines of less than $100 or jail sentences of fewer than seven days, as well as 30 charges that were dismissed by her or the prosecution. Seven citations were deferred by the prosecution and one was voided by the ticketing agency.