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September 1, 2020
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Revocation sought after Bock allegedly caught with firearm
Authorities are seeking the revocation of a Eureka man’s partially suspended sentence after probation and parole officers found a firearm in his home earlier this year.
Bungled burglary ends in felony charges
A local man faces felony charges after allegedly stealing cash, marijuana and pipes from a Trego garage in January.
Mental health evaluation requested for man accused of attacking law enforcement
The Troy man accused of injuring Police Chief Katie Davis during his Jan. 2 arrest will undergo a mental health evaluation at the Montana State Hospital.
McDonald back in court after violations
Authorities say a man sentenced last year for stalking his estranged wife has repeatedly violated the conditions of his deferred imposition.
Three brought up on charges after detectives bust drug ring
Authorities broke up a drug ring in the Libby area in late August, arresting three and seizing methamphetamine, heroin and a supply of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents.
Bench warrant issued for accused bicycle thief
District Judge Matthew Cuffe issued a bench warrant April 26 for an accused bicycle thief who has failed to show up for scheduled court appearances.
Assance charged with additional counts of assault with a weapon
Prosecutors have brought additional charges against a man shot and injured by sheriff’s deputies during a domestic disturbance call in January.
Ballard faces new charges in district court
A suspected drug dealer faces a criminal endangerment charge in Lincoln County District Court after nearly causing a collision with a law enforcement vehicle on U.S. Highway 2 earlier this month.
Thompson Falls man pleads not guilty to strangulation
A Thompson Falls man accused of strangling his wife in a local lodging house pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in Lincoln County District Court on Feb. 8.
Bench warrant issued for Kusener
Lincoln County District Judge Matthew Cuffe issued a bench warrant for a woman accused of dealing drugs in the Troy area after she failed to show up for court Dec. 7.
Accused of burglarizing restaurant during shutdown, Watts takes plea deal
The man accused of burglarizing the restaurant where he worked during the pandemic shutdown changed his plea in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 7.
McDonald pleads guilty to stalking charge
Nathaniel Ryan McDonald pleaded guilty to a single count of stalking in Lincoln County District Court on Nov. 16 for allegedly planting an electronic monitoring device in his estranged wife’s home over the summer.
Cuffe deems Basham flight risk, keeps bond set as is
Lincoln County District Judge Matthew Cuffe denied this week a request to release a man accused of absconding to Oregon with his daughter on his own recognizance.
Ferguson strikes new deal with prosecutors
The Eureka man accused of sexually abusing minors over the course of several years has struck a new plea deal with prosecutors.
Ferguson withdraws guilty plea after Cuffe rejects recommended sentence
A Eureka man accused of sexually assaulting a minor over several years withdrew his guilty plea in Lincoln County District Court on Sept. 28, setting the stage for a jury trial.
Lincoln County officials confirm they intend to hold a poll election
Lincoln County officials now intend to hold a traditional election where residents can only vote either at the polls or via absentee ballots despite receiving a previous recommendation to conduct an all-mail election.