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City Court Fines and Forfeitures July and August 2026
Author: Kirk Flynn, Justice of the Peace

City Court Fines and Forfeitures July and August 2026

Kirk Flynn, Justice of the Peace

Nolan Palmer – Helena – Disorderly Conduct, pled guilty, 10 days jail with all but 1 day suspended on conditions, fines and fees of $135.00.

Christopher Maupin – Townsend – Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol 2nd Offense, pled guilty, 1 year jail with all but 14 days suspended on conditions, fines and fees of $2085.00, ordered to complete ACT Class and mandatory treatment.

Brylynn Farmer – Great Falls – Assault, pled guilty, 6 months jail with all but 7 days suspended on conditions, fines and fees of $285.00.

Jamie Riehl – Helena – No Insurance 2nd Offense, pled guilty, finds and fees of $385.00. License plates and registration ordered suspended until proof of insurance compliance provided to MVD.

Caleb Waeckerlin – Townsend – Partner or Family Member Assault 1st Offense, pled guilty, 1 year jail with all but 3 days suspended on conditions, pay fines and fees of $285.00, 40 hours counseling with a focus on violence, dangerousness, controlling behavior, and chemical dependency.

Stephen Swan – Townsend – Criminal Mischief, pled guilty, deferred 6 months on conditions. Ordered to pay fines and fees of $235.00 and pay restitution to the victim in the amount of $500.00.

Jack Rowe – Townsend – Sexual Assault 1st Offense, pled guilty, 1 year jail with all but 7 days suspended on conditions, pay fines and fees of $285.00, ordered to have no contact with the victims for the period of the suspended sentence.

Riley Wilson – Townsend – Careless Driving, found guilty via Bench Trial, ordered to pay fines and fees of $135.00.

Sean Duede – Townsend – No Liability Insurance 1st Offense, pled guilty, fines and fees of $285.00.

Jeremiah Stoltzfoos – Ennis – Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol 3rd Offense, pled guilty, 1 year jail with all but 30 days suspended on conditions, fines and fees of $2585.00, ordered to complete ACT Class and mandatory treatment.

Alona Vodegel – Townsend – Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol 1st Offense, pled guilty, 6 months jail with all but 1 days suspended on conditions, fines and fees of $685.00, ordered to complete the ACT Class and follow any counselor recommendations.