From the Courts - State District Court: Man sentenced to probation on reduced charges in car chase

Jaden James Black Tongue was given probation and ordered to pay a fine and perform community service under a plea agreement that amended charges stemming from a car chase through Havre

After Black Tongue attempted to flee officers who tried to pull him over for speeding Dec. 22, he was charged with three counts of criminal endangerment, all felonies, first offense driving under the influence, operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content .02 or greater by a person younger than 21 and fleeing from or eluding a peace officer, all misdemeanors.

In a plea agreement, misdemeanor counts of obstructing a peace officer and possession or unlawful attempt to purchase intoxicating substances by a minor were added to the charges, and Black Tongue pleaded guilty to those charges July 6.

State District Judge Kaydee Snipes Ruiz sentenced Black Tongue to six months, all suspended, with credit for five days served and ordered him to pay $75 in fees and surcharge on the obstruction charge and ordered him to pay a $100 fine and $65 in fees and surcharges on the alcohol charge and ordered him to perform 20 hours of community service.

Jaylen Jake Crazyboy, who also was in the car, is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to charges in other cases.