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Construction company owner charged with defrauding Libby firm enters plea

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | April 19, 2024 7:00 AM

The owner of a Butte construction company facing multiple felony charges for allegedly defrauding a local business during the construction of the new Town Pump in Troy pleaded not guilty to the offenses.

Joseph Anthony Tobiness, 52, is accused of four counts of forgery exceeding $5,000. He appeared for the arraignment on Monday, April 15. His attorney, Michael T. Trosper, appeared via Zoom video.

Tobiness' next court hearing is set for May 20.

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