Court Report
Mineral Independent | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 years AGO
Hearing for Monday, Nov. 14, 2016
Justin Granville Blenhelm had his initial appearance in Mineral County justice court on Nov. 14. He appeared before Judge Leslie Halligan on charges of felony theft from an arrest on Nov. 17, 2015. His mother, Jennifer Joan Redling and her partner had left town and Blenhelm stayed at their home while they were gone.
After their return, they found several items missing from the home including jewelry and sterling silver flatware. The items were later “found” at Missoula Gold and Silver Exchange, where the owner allegedly identified Blenhelm as the person who brought them into the store.
Joey Anthony Petty, Sr. made his initial appearance in court on Nov. 14, on charges of sexual abuse of children and sexual assault, both felony charges stemming from a Sept. 28, 2016 incident.
Justice Court, Nov. 11 – Nov. 18, 2016
Bond forfeited
Nov. 14, Robert Bakerowski, basic rule reasonable and prudent
Nov. 15, Frank J. Crampton, Sr., Violation of commission or dept. orders or rules
Nov. 15, Michael David, fail to use retractable axle when weight exceeds legal max for fixed axles
Nov. 15, Cecil Douglas Harper, exceed 34,000 lb tandem axle weight limit
Nov. 15, John Kyle Hirsch, speeding
Nov. 15, Allen Dell Kidney, fail to obtain trip permit
Nov. 14, Alfrid Leger, false log
Nov. 15, Kim Patrick Mccampbell, basic rule reasonable and prudent
Nov. 17, Chad Eugene Rhoads, fail to secure load
Nov. 16, Paul Lane Walhood, fail to keep vehicle under control
Guilty
Nov. 15, Craig Phillip Calwell, basic rule reasonable and prudent
Nov. 17, Darrell E. Chambers, Hunt/trap or possess game without license
Nov. 16, Samantha Fay Easter, fail to give notice of accident
Nov. 17, Steve Daniel O’Donnell, obstructing a peace office
Nov. 17, Steve Daniel O’Donnell, resisting arrest
Nov. 17, Steve Daniel O’Donnell, disorderly conduct
Nov. 17, Steve Daniel O’Donnell, driving without insurance
Nov. 17, Steve Daniel O’Donnell, driving on suspended license
Nov. 14, Anton Alexaner Pearson, Jr., driving without license
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