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Justice Of the Peace Report
Author: Samuel Anagnostou, Justice Court Clerk
Article Published: 05/29/2026 Volume: 4 Edition: 47Samuel Anagnostou
Justice Court Clerk
MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL FINES
Logan Smith – Belgrade – Speeding on National 4 lane – exceed night limit of 70mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Shane Namara – Henrico, VA – Speeding on Interstate – exceed day limit of 80mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Adam Millinoff – Helena – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Kyle Lewis – Belgrade – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $120 fines & fees
Aiden Carvajal – Helena – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed night limit of 65mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Ari Laskin – Helena – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Nicky Thompson – Bozeman – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Aylee Weir – Helena – Speeding on national 4 lane – exceed day limit of 75mph – paid fines - $70 fines & fees
Isak Thorsen – Bozeman – Fleeing from or eluding peace officer – plead guilty - $185 fines & fees. Defendant to complete forty (40) hours of community service.
Kati Anderson – Fail to carry proof or exhibit/ insurance in vehicle – owner or operator, 1st offense – plead guilty - $285 fines & fees.
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Nicholas Liedtka – Chesterfield, NJ – Failure to obtain Landowner permission for hunting, 1st offense – plead guilty - $535 fines & fees. Court to defer imposition of sentence for six (6) months with good behavior & payment of Court fine.
Pearce Brittain – Chesterfield, NJ – Waste of Game Animal, Game Fish, or Game Bird – person responsible for death – plead guilty - $435 fines, fees, & restitution. Defendant to surrender any current hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses issued by the State of Montana for twenty-four (24) months. Court to defer imposition of sentence for six (6) months with good behavior & payment of Court fine.
BROADWATER COUNTY FINES
Nikita Kamat – Columbia Falls – Speeding on non-interstate – exceed day limit of 70mph – paid fines - $20 fines & fees
Ashley Hardie – Townsend – Littering – dumping/ leaving any garbage/ dead animal/refuse/debris – plead guilty - $25 fines & fees
COUNTY CRIMINAL
Dustin Simpson – Townsend – Contempt of Court – admit – Defendant is ordered to one (1) day in Broadwater County Jail with credit for time served. Defendant is ordered to get back on track with making payments on his Court fines & fees.
MOTOR CARRIER SERVICES
Zane Salyer – Belgrade – No Driver shall use within 4 hours of going on duty, be under the influence of, nor possess alcohol – paid fines - $535 fines & fees
- Operating a commercial vehicle without a commercial driver’s license, 1st offense – paid fines - $235 fines & fees
INITIAL APPEARANCE - OTHER JURISDICTION
Richard Stampka – Great Falls – Defendant was arrested on a warrant issued by Cascade County Justice Court for Contempt of Court. Defendant committed to Broadwater County Detention center until transport or post bond. $285 bond with conditions. If defendant posts bond, to appear in Cascade County Justice Court within ten (10) days.
Mollie Caiella – Livingston – Defendant was arrested on a warrant issued by Park County Justice Court for Contempt of Court. Defendant committed to Broadwater County Detention center until transport or post bond. $170 bond with conditions. If defendant posts bond, to appear in Park County Justice Court within ten (10) days.
John Douglas – Defendant was arrested on a warrant issued by Gallatin County District Court for failing to appear. Defendant committed to Broadwater County Detention facility until transport or post bond. $10,000 bond with conditions. If defendant posts bond, to appear in Gallatin County District Court within five (5) days.