Justice of the Peace Report - August 4, 2026
Author: Samuel Anagnostou, Justice Court Clerk
Article Published: 09/11/2026 Volume: 5 Edition: 10Justice of the Peace Report
August 4, 2026
Samuel Anagnostou
Justice Court Clerk
MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL FINES
Brady Gehring – Helena – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Hannah Haggerty – Three Forks – Operate a non-commercial vehicle with alcohol concentration of .08% BAC or greater, 1st offense – pleaded guilty - $685 fines & fees. Sentenced to six (6) months in Broadwater County Jail with the execution of all six (6) months suspended with good behavior, payment of fines, and completion of other programs. Defendant to enroll in ACT program within one (1) month, to be completed within four (4) months. Restrictive probationary license recommended.
- Speeding on interstate – exceed night limit of 80mph – pleaded guilty - $70 fines & fees
BROADWATER COUNTY FINES
Dominick Wilson – Helena – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed night limit of 65mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Ruby Tiwari – Bozeman – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Michael Alpen – Highlands CO – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed night limit of 65mph – paid fines - $120 fines & fees
Osten Tenney – Belgrade – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed night limit of 65mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
John Campbell – Baton Rouge, LA – Operate a vehicle with alcohol concentration of .08% BAC or greater, 1st offense – pleaded guilty - $885 fines & fees. Sentenced to six (6) months in Broadwater County Jail with the execution of all six (6) months suspended with good behavior, payment of fine, and completion of other programs. Defendant to enroll in ACT program or Louisiana equivalent within one (1) month, to be completed within four (4) months. Restrictive probationary license recommended.
- Careless Driving – plead guilty - $125 fines
INITIAL APPEARANCE FOR DISTRICT COURT
Francis Peltier – Butte – Defendant was given courtesy appearance in Justice Court to have the charges against him explained. No plea taken. Defendant is innocent until proven guilty. Defendant is charged with Theft – Motor Vehicle Theft, 1st offense. Given District Court hearing date.
