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Jeff Smith is news director for Anderson Broadcasting and a contributor to the Lake County Leader.
ARTICLES BY JEFF SMITH
Kalispell man accused of breaking into several Polson vehicles
A Kalispell man with ties to Polson is accused of breaking into approximately 15 vehicles in the Polson area and stealing items.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO
Mission man sentenced to 100 years for sexual abuse of children
Christopher Michael Sands, 47, was sentenced to the Montana Department of Corrections for 100 years with 75 years suspended on each of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent and one count of sexual abuse of children, to run concurrently to each other.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 7 HOURS AGO
Polson woman accused of assaulting children
Katherine Nicole Harner, 36, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court on Oct. 22 to felony charges of strangulation of a partner or family member and criminal endangerment.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Kalispell man accused of attempting to strangle driver
A 20-year-old Kalispell man is accused of attempting to choke the driver of a vehicle, endangering the lives of the occupants.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Polson man enters Alford plea for sexually assaulting minor
A Polson man is accused of having inappropriate contact with a minor.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
Ronan man accused of DUI, eluding officers
A Ronan man is accused of leading law enforcement on a pursuit while intoxicated.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
Driver accused of evading law enforcement in high-speed chase
A St. Ignatius man is accused of leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit. Bradyn Eylee Hureaux, 19, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court Oct. 14 to felony aggravated fleeing or eluding an officer.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
Bird given suspended sentences for assault, criminal mischief
Talyn Shiloh Bird, a Polson woman with two separate convictions, received her sentence in Polson District Court Oct. 14.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
Billings man accused of attacking former girlfriend
A Billings man is accused of attacking his former girlfriend in Polson. Sam Lorenzo Denny, 45, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court on Oct. 15 to felony charges of strangulation of a partner or family member, second offense, and partner or family member assault, third offense.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
Polson man ordered to pay restitution for keying pickup
A Polson man, who admitted to vandalizing a vehicle, had the imposition of sentencing deferred for three years in Polson District Court Sept. 24.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Dayton man receives five years, suspended, for ramming gate
A Dayton man was sentenced in Polson District Court Sept. 24 to the Montana Department of Corrections for five years, with all time suspended. Orli Christensen Bitsinni, 27, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court on July 2 to criminal mischief.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Charlo man faces charges for threatening woman with knife
A Charlo man is accused of breaking into a woman’s home and threatening her with a knife. Anthony Allen Brooks, 35, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court on Sept. 23 to felony charges of aggravated burglary and assault with a weapon.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Ronan man charged with raping unconscious woman
A Ronan man is accused of raping a woman in a public park. Matthew Julian Michel, 38, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court Sept. 16 to felony sexual intercourse without consent.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Judge rejects plea deal, sentences Polson man to 15 years for child's death
A Polson man was sentenced Sept. 11 to the Montana State Prison for 15 years with seven years suspended for causing the death of a child.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
