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Justice Of The Peace Report
Author: Samuel Anagnostou, Justice Court Clerk
Article Published: 06/26/2026 Volume: 4 Edition: 51Justice of the Peace
Samuel Anagnostou
Justice Court Clerk
MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL FAILURE TO WEAR SEAT BELTS
Joseph G. Dileo – Bigfork – Seatbelt Violation – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL FINES
Angela L. Hardin – Butte – Speeding on interstate – exceed night limit of 80mph – paid fines - $40 fines & fees
Bo A. Wikan – Big Sky – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Bryant W. Morales – Willow Creek - Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Matthieu L. Marini – Helena – Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked – suspended for 61-8-1002 – plead guilty - $135 fines & fees. Sentenced to two (2) days in jail. Given credit for all fines & fees as well as jail time for actual time served.
Bryan P. Barkhurst – Townsend – Careless Driving – Plead Guilty – Court to defer imposition of sentence for two (2) months with payment of fine as well as completion of other programs. $45 fines & fees. Defendant to enroll in a one (1) hour defensive driving course and provide proof to the court within two (2) months.
Jessica R. Schoenbachler – Olympia, WA – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – plead guilty – Court to defer imposition of sentence for one (1) month with payment of fines and completion of other program. $70 fine. Defendant to enroll and complete a defensive driving court within one (1) month.
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Luigi P. Barassi – Bozeman – HFTWL – Fishing without a license as established by law or department – paid fines - $135 fines & fees
Joseph D. Schrock – Toston – Hunting or fishing during closed season – large game animal – plead guilty - $535 fines & fees. $300 restitution to the State of Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks.
BROADWATER COUNTY FINES
Oscar D. Mejia – Austell, GA – speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Natalie A. Dahl – Bozeman – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Troy L. Myer – Three Forks – Fail to obey instructions of traffic control devices – paid fines - $85 fines & fees
Rachael Cleveland – Belgrade – Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, 2nd offense – plead guilty - $285 fines & fees
MOTOR CARRIER SERVICES
Joseph G. Dileo – Bigfork – Operating over dimension vehicle or combination on Highway without Special Permit – paid fines - $85 fines & fees
INITIAL APPEARANCE - OTHER JURISDICTION
Matthiew L. Marini – Helena – Defendant was arrested on authorization to pick up and hold probationer for probation violations, No Alcohol. Defendant committed to Broadwater County Detention Center until transport or post bond. $50,000.00 bond with conditions. If defendant posts bond, to contact probation parole immediately upon release.
Dawn Escobar – Billings – Defendant was arrested on a Warrant issued by Cascade County Justice Court for Failing to Appear. Defendant committed to Broadwater County Detention Center until transport or post bond. $1,500.00 bond with conditions. If defendant posts bond, to appear in Cascade County Justice Court at 10:30am the following business day after release.