Justice Of The Peace Report
Author: Samuel Anagnostou, Justice Court Clerk
Article Published: 06/05/2026 Volume: 4 Edition: 48Justice of the Peace Report
Samuel Anagnostou
Justice Court Clerk
MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL FAILURE TO WEAR SEAT BELTS
Brooke Gilbertson – Bozeman – Seatbelt Violation – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL FINES
Aryanna Despanie – Helena – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Jeffery Queer – Butte – Speeding on interstate – exceed day limit of 80mph – paid fines - $40 fines & fees
Tejas Schneider – Auburn, WA – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Ryleigh Goodman – Manhattan – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Tavian Tanner – East Helena – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Jeremy Presta – Kalispell – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Jessica Hoge – Bozeman – speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $120 fines & fees
Brooke Gilbertson – Bozeman – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $120 fines & fees
Ryan Faught – Helena – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed night limit of 70mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Brent Ethridge – Cascade - Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Elecea Duncan – Helena – Speeding on non- interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
BROADWATER COUNTY FINES
Clara Stine – Bigfork – Speed – exceed restricted speed limit established by local authority – paid fines - $55 fines & fees
Jade Meyer – Billings – Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, 1st offense – plead guilty - $135 fines & fees. Sentenced to six (6) months in Broadwater County Jail with execution of all six (6) months suspended with good behavior & payment of Court fines.
MOTOR CARRIER SERVICES
Nicholas Klompien – Belgrade – operating a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial drivers license, 1st offense – paid fines - $235 fines & fees
INITIAL APPEARANCE FOR DISTRICT COURT
Christina Moorhouse – Townsend – Defendant was given a courtesy appearance in Justice Court to hear the charges against them and have them explained. The Defendant is innocent until proven guilty. Defendant is charged with Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Criminal Possession of dangerous drugs – not otherwise provided for in subsection 45-9-102(1) or (2). Defendant was given a District Court hearing date.
Hannah Mattausch – Townsend - Defendant was given a courtesy appearance in Justice Court to hear the charges against them and have them explained. The Defendant is innocent until proven guilty. Defendant is charged with Strangulation of partner or family member, 1st offense. Defendant was given a District Court hearing date.
INITIAL APPEARANCE - OTHER JURISDICTION
Christopher Ballenger-Brooks – Defendant was arrested on a warrant issued by Meagher County District Court to Answer Information filed against him. Defendant committed to Broadwater County Jail until transport or post bond. $50,000 bond with conditions. If defendant posts bond, to appear in Meagher County District Court within five (5) days of release.
Curtis Witmer – Defendant was arrested on a warrant issued by Gallatin County District Court for failing to appear. Defendant committed to Broadwater County Jail until transport or post bond. $5,000.00 bond with previous conditions. If defendant posts bond, to appear in Gallatin County District Court within five (5) days of release.
