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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...
From U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A man who admitted assaulting a woman, causing serious injuries, on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison and to three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Kelcey James Morsette, 31, pleaded guilty on Feb. 24 to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Morris also ordered $941 in restitution. The government alleged in court doc...
The following cases were resolved by Hill County Judge Audrey Barger in February. —— Victoria Lynn Landon, born in 1966, had dismissed by the prosecution charges of assault on a peace officer or judicial officer causing bodily injury and two counts of assault with bodily fluid. —— Kara Lyn Shouting, born in 1972, had dismissed by the court a charge of speeding. —— Christopher Allan Knight, born in 1970, had dismissed by the court a charge of speeding. —— Jared Nicholas Hofeldt, born in 1983, had dismissed by the prosecution...
GREAT FALLS – A Havre man accused of beating and strangling a woman on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation pleaded guilty to an assault crime Tuesday, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Joseph Tyler Henderson, 28, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury. Henderson faces a maximum of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory fac...
The following cases were resolved by Hill County Judge Audrey Barger in January. -- Sandy Bob Strauser, born in 1978, was fined $100 for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense, and had dismissed by the prosecution four counts of theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense, and charges of criminal mischief pecuniary loss less than $1,500 and trespass to property. In a later case, Strauser had dismissed...
GREAT FALLS — A Havre man accused of supplying large quantities of methamphetamine to individuals on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation pleaded guilty to a trafficking crime Thursday, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Clayton Cree Morsette, 23, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute meth. Morsette faces a mandatory minimum 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and at least five years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Chief Judge Morris set sentencing for...
The following cases were resolved by Havre City Judge Janie Hedstrom in January. —— Jordan Leigh Powers, born in 1994, had dismissed by the prosecution a charge of driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. —— Natasha Rose Lohman, born in 1991, had dismissed by the prosecution a charge of endangering the welfare of a child, first violation. —— Jordan Charles Demontiney, born in 1987, had dismissed by the prosecution charges of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, reckless driving, first offen...
From U.S. Attorney for District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Box Elder man who admitted providing methamphetamine to a minor girl was sentenced Tuesday to 51 months in prison and to six years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. James Dean Stump, 34, pleaded guilty on Dec. 8, 2020 to possession with intent to distribute meth to a person under 21. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Morris ordered Stump detained. In court documents filed in the case, the government alleged that from a...
GREAT FALLS — A Harlem man who admitted a domestic abuse crime after beating a woman on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation was sentenced today to 30 months in prison and to two years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Jeremy Leo Tincher, 39, pleaded guilty Nov. 10 to domestic abuse by habitual offender. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided over the sentencing. In court documents filed in the case, the government alleged that Tincher attacked and injured the victim, identified as J...
GREAT FALLS — A Harlem man who admitted to drinking and driving a four-wheeler when it crashed, killing his passenger on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, was sentenced Thursday to 16 months in prison and to two years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Taylor Gardipee Walker, 23, pleaded guilty on Oct. 28, 2020 to involuntary manslaughter. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and also ordered restitution of $375. The prosecution said in court documents that on Dec. 31, 2019 and i...
From U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS – A Box Elder man who admitted his role in scheme to smuggle methamphetamine into the Cascade County Detention Center by having inmates hide the drug inside their bodies was sentenced today to 42 months in prison and to three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Franklin Troy Caplette, 36, pleaded guilty on Oct. 22, 2020 to possession with intent to distribute meth. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The prosecution sai...
From U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Spokane, Washington, woman suspected of being a longtime methamphetamine dealer in and around the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation today admitted trafficking charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Kristina Dawn Russette, 30, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute meth. Russette faces a minimum mandatory 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and at least five years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Mor...
From U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A man admitted Wednesday allegations that he assaulted a woman, causing serious injuries, on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Kelcey James Morsette, 31, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Morsette faces a maximum 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and set sentencing for June 2. Morsette was detained. The...
From Montana District U.S. Attorney’s Office GREAT FALLS — A Box Elder man who admitted possessing methamphetamine for distribution after leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation was sentenced Thursday to seven years and eight months in prison followed by five years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Kyle Frank Russette, 26, pleaded guilty Sept. 24, to possession with intent to distribute. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. In co...
The following cases were resolved by Havre City Judge Janie Hedstrom in September. —— Larae Puanani Danita Hughes, born in 1975, had dismissed by the court a charge of resisting arrest. In a subsequent case, Hughes had dismissed by the court a charge of theft of lost or mislaid property. —— Kallie Elaine Marin, born in 1967, had dismissed by the court a charge of licensee, or employee, selling an alcoholic beverage to a person intoxicated or under age 21. —— A man born in 2001, who was originally charged as a minor in 20...
From U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Havre man who admitted dealing methamphetamine for two years was sentenced today to 66 months in prison and five years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Terry Lee Wells, Jr., 34, pleaded guilty on Aug. 17 to possession with intent to distribute meth. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The prosecution said in court documents that in December 2019, law enforcement had been receiving information about Wells’ inv...
