Justice Of The Peace Report
Author: Samuel Anagnostou, Justice Court Clerk
Article Published: 04/17/2026 Volume: 4 Edition: 41Justice of the Peace Report
Samuel Anagnostou
Justice Court Clerk
MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL FINES
Allan Scott – Helena – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Joshua Murphy – Bonners Ferry ID – Operate a vehicle which has not been properly registered – paid fines - $85 fines & fees
Taylor Horton – Helena – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Daniela Garcia – Sycamore IL – Speeding on National 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $200 fines & fees
- Operating with expired registration – failure to reregister – paid fines - $85 fines & fees
- Seatbelt Violation – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Shania Daniels – Townsend – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Christopher Bryant – Townsend – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Kristopher Tanner – Havre – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Kelsey Carvell – Southborough, MA – Speeding on National 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Sebastian Allen – Great Falls – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed night limit of 65mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Kennedy Nelson – Helena – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Jeffrey Graham – Blackfoot, ID – Operating without Liability Insurance in effect – 1st offense – plead guilty -$285 fines & fees
- Careless Driving – plead guilty - $85 fines & fees
- Seatbelt Violation – Plead Guilty - $20 fines & fees
Matthew Vidales – Bozeman – Owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance – 2nd offense – plead guilty - $385 fine. 90-day license plate suspension. Probationary plates recommended once proof of insurance is provided to MVD.
BROADWATER COUNTY FINES
Cole Rogers – West Linn, OR – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Kylynn Barr – Great Falls – Speeding on on-interstate – exceed night limit of 65mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Niles Madison – Butte – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed night limit of 65mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Sean Buchanan – Townsend – Operating without liability Insurance in effect – 1st offense – plead guilty - $285 fines & fees
- Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked – 1st offense – plead guilty - $225 fines & fees. Sentenced to six (6) months in Broadwater County Detention with execution suspended for six (6) months with good behavior.
- Unlawful Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in Motor vehicle on Highway – plead guilty - $20 fines & fees
Sharad Thiry – Dillon – Obstructing a peace officer or other public servant – plead guilty – Court Defer Imposition of sentence for two (2) years with good behavior, enrollment, and completion of ACT Class.
MOTOR CARRIER SERVICES
Joseph Hovley – Townsend – Exceed 34,000lbs Tandem Axle Weight Limit – paid fines - $110 fines & fees
INITIAL APPEARANCE FOR DISTRICT COURT
Dwight Murdough – Townsend – Defendant was given Courtesy Appearance in District Court to have charges against him explained. The Defendant is innocent until proven guilty. Defendant is charged with Obstructing a Peace Officer or Public Servant, Criminal Possession of Drugs with Intent to Distribute, Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs – not otherwise provided for subsection 45-9-102(1) or (2) and was in possession of a stolen firearm. Defendant was given District Court Hearing date. $50,000 bond with conditions.
INITIAL APPEARANCE - OTHER JURISDICTION
Quinn Duvall – Three Forks – Defendant was arrested on Warrant issued by Gallatin County Justice Court for failing to appear. Defendant committed to Broadwater County Detention facility until transport or post bond. $285 bond with previous conditions. If bond is posted, Defendant to appear in Gallatin County Justice Court within ten (10) days.
Quinn Duvall – Three Forks – Defendant was arrested on Warrant issued by Manhattan City Court for failing to appear. Defendant committed to Broadwater County Detention Facility until transport or post bond. $100 bond with previous conditions. If bond is posted, Defendant to appear in Manhattan City Court the first Monday following release.