Court Beat
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
The criminal docket in Judge Chris Abbott’s courtroom on Friday, September 30 was as follows:
Bobby Jo Price appeared for a Change of Plea; pleading guilty to criminal possession of dangerous drugs. In his elocution, he stated that on October 6, 2021, he was in possession of meth in Broadwater County. A Pre-Sentence Investigation is ordered. He has permission to appear by Zoom for Sentencing on November 18.
Wayne Kelsay had an Evidentiary Hearing; admitting to the following violations: 1) failing to report from October, 2021; 2) failed to report change of address. Absconded from Adult Probation and Parole (didn’t report); 3) absconded 4) criminal possession of dangerous drugs, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, and contact with law enforcement. The Petition to Revoke is granted. Kelsay is currently serving a five-year sentence out of Cascade County; and receives a three-year suspended sentence to be served consecutively.
Christopher Jones had an Initial Appearance and Arraignment; pleading Not Guilty to charges of burglary, criminal mischief, and partner/family member assault. His Omnibus is due by January 7, 2023; Pre-Trial is set for April 18; with the Jury Trial scheduled for May 8, 2023. A Waiver of Extradition is signed; with the added condition that he may not go closer than 300 feet to 124 S. Harrison.
Mathinus Volschenk had an Initial Appearance and Arraignment; pleading Not Guilty to a charge of assault on a minor. His Omnibus is due by December 9; Pre-Trial is set for May 12, 2023; with the Jury Trial scheduled for June 5. Tanner Russell had a Change of Plea; pleading Guilty to criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute. In his elocution, he stated that on November 25, 2018, while he was in Broadwater County, he was in possession of meth and tried to sell it. A Pre-Sentence Investigation has been ordered in Lewis and Clark County; so, Broadwater County can use it. He will be Sentenced on November 18.
Robert Brady had a Hearing to keep contact with his wife, who is a witness in his case. He must not discuss the details of the case with her and he must enroll in the 24/7 program.
Jimmie Joe Flanagan did not show for his Change of Plea. Since this is at least the second time he has been a no-show, an arrest warrant for $10,000 is issued.
