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Justice Of The Peace Report
Author: Samuel Anagnostou, Justice Court Clerk


Article Published: 04/17/2026 Volume: 4 Edition: 41

Justice 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.