Jamie Alan Andrews, Whitehall, told the district court judge May 31 that he is not guilty of felony failing to maintain his required registration as a violent offender. The charge carries a potential maximum punishment of five years and a $10,000 fine. Law enforcement officials allege he was sentenced in Butte in November 2015 of a felony for a third or subsequent offense of partner/family member assault.
A recent law enforcement check on his listed residence revealed he had moved and was not in contact with his probation officer, says a charging document. In court last week, Andrews denied the allegations. Bail was set at $15,000 and Andrews was ordered not to leave the state without permission, to live at his Whitehall address, and to submit to GPS monitoring.
Richard Campbell, Spokane, Washington, was in district court May 31 to answer to charges of a second offense DUI, three counts of felony criminal endangerment, failure to wear a seatbelt, and driving without liability insurance.
Law enforcement officials allege Campbell drove the wrong way on Interstate 90 near Cardwell April 18, resulting in one close miss with another vehicle and a crash with another that sent two victims to the hospital. When asked about the situation, Campbell claimed his steering wheel failed, sending him across the median, but law enforcement officers say he drove about 3 1/2 miles in the wrong direction before being stopped by the crash. Officials also allege he admitted meth use.
In court May 31, Campbell entered a plea of not guilty. He was released on his own recognizance and ordered to stay in either Montana or Washington. He was also ordered to wear an alcohol monitoring device, waive extradition, stay away from felons, probationers, victims and witnesses, and to avoid alcohol and drugs as well as staying out of bars.
Jay Robertson, Livingston, was in district court in connection with an alleged fight in a Whitehall parking lot. Law enforcement officers say Robertson drove off bloody and weaving after the fight and was stopped. He became agitated and kicked a deputy, say officials. His blood alcohol level was tested at .17, more than twice the legal limit, says the charging document. He faces charges of felony assault on a peace officer, misdemeanor possession of dangerous drugs, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor driving with a suspended or revoked license, driving with an open container, and misdemeanor aggravated DUI, first offense. Robertson entered a not guilty plea May 31. Bail was set at $15,000 and he was ordered not to leave the state or operate a motor vehicle, and to stay away from alcohol, bars and victims or witnesses.
Melissa Lynn Pope, Clancy, is charged with felony criminal endangerment, misdemeanor DUI, driving with a suspended or revoked license and without wearing a seatbelt in connection with an April 14, 2016 incident. Law enforcement officials say she was driving on North Main in Clancy with a blood alcohol content of .113. They also say she failed to appear for an August 2016 court hearing. Pope entered not guilty pleas May 31. Bail was set at $15,000 and she was ordered not to leave the state, to submit to 24/7 alcohol monitoring, to stay out of bars and avoid alcohol and drugs. She was also ordered not to drive until she has a legal license.
Brandon Robles, held on $100,000 bond after failing to appear for an earlier court hearing, changed his plea to guilty of reduced charges in connection with garage break-ins and car fires in northern Jefferson County in 2014. Initially charged with two felony burglary counts, two felony arson counts, misdemeanor criminal mischief and misdemeanor trespass to a vehicle, he admitted May 31 to two counts of felony burglary and one count of felony criminal mischief in exchange for dismissal of the remaining charges. Judge Luke Berger ordered a presentence investigation and continued the $100,000 bond.
Craig Allen Bennett changed his plea May 31 to guilty of felony theft in exchange for dismissal of a burglary charge for breaking into work trailers at a Montana City area business and stealing tools. He was sentenced to five years under Department of Corrections control, and ordered to pay $3000 in restitution plus $80 in court surcharges and fees.
Courtney Norman, charged with attempted deliberate homicide for allegedly driving over her boyfriend in northern Jefferson County, was in court May 31 for a bond hearing. After hearing from attorneys on both sides, Judge Luke Berger set bond at $30,000. He ordered her to stay at least 1500 feet from the victim’s residence and have no contact with victims or witnesses, to remain in the state and not to possess any weapons.
