Charlo man charged with sexually assaulting minor
JEFF SMITH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 day, 3 hours AGO
Ronald Hansen
Jeff Smith is news director for Anderson Broadcasting and a contributor to the Lake County Leader. | December 3, 2025 11:00 PM
A Charlo man is accused of sexually assaulting a minor.
Ronald Paul Hansen, 34, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson Nov. 26 to two felony charges stemming from an incident that occurred in the Charlo area Nov. 9.
Hansen could face up to life in prison if convicted. Judge Molly Owen set the case for trial on May 4.
Hansen remains in custody with bond set at $250,000.
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