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GOLFING WITH GUNS
Greg Gianforte shoots golf balls out of an AR-15 at Scotty’s Shooting Range during an event after
the Governor’s Cup golf tournament in Kalispell on July 29. Gianforte
was recently endorsed
by the National Ri e Association, as well as the Montana Shooting Sports Association.
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Dogs Seized From Kennel Following Reports of Neglect
A St. Ignatius couple could be facing charges of animal abuse after the Lake County Sheri ’s O ce received reports of dozens of dogs being held in unsanitary conditions.
Earlier this month, the sheri ’s o ce received a report from someone request- ing a welfare check on the dogs at LDR Kennel on Dublin Gulch Road. Accord- ing to the reporting party, there was a terrible smell coming from the kennels and at least one dog had its hair matted and smelled like urine. The reporting party noted that the dog looked to be in poor health.
Upon further investigation, the sher- i ’s o ce found that there had been mul- tiple complaints about the kennel, owned by Larry and Nadene Latzke, but in the past the owners never let o cers inspect the property.
According to LDR’s website, the cou- ple have been raising “quality puppies” for more than 25 years.
“We raise our puppies in the most lov- ing, humane, clean environment possi- ble,” the website states. “They are de - nitely loved and socialized.”
The sheri ’s o ce applied for a search warrant and served it on the morning of July 26. Upon arrival, the deputies found more than 120 dogs at the kennel. Eleven of the animals were removed from the kennel for medical treatment and the owners were cited with animal cruelty.
Sheri Don Bell said the case has been handed o to the Lake County Attor- ney’s O ce who will determine if formal charges will be led.
On July 28, seven of the dogs that were seized were returned to the kennel while four were still getting medical treatment.
Flathead County Man Pleads Guilty to 9th DUI
A Flathead County man pleaded guilty to his ninth DUI on July 28 nearly ve months after he crashed into multiple vehicles at an Evergreen auto dealership.
During a change of plea hearing before Judge David Ortley, Gary Gene Gilbert pleaded guilty to felony driving under the in uence and criminal mischief. He will be sentenced on Oct. 20.
According to court documents, Gilbert was drunk on March 11 when he made a wide turn o Evergreen Drive, striking another vehicle. Gilbert then allegedly pulled into the Valley Motors lot and struck two more vehicles. A Flathead County Sheri ’s deputy tried to pull Gil- bert over but the man allegedly contin- ued on U.S. Highway 2 before stopping at a tire store. When the deputy made con- tact with Gilbert he noted that the man appeared to be drunk. Gilbert allegedly refused to take a breathalyzer test. Gil- bert was then taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center for a blood test.
According to court documents, Gil- bert has been convicted of driving under the in uence on eight di erent occasions between 1990 and 2006.
Man Accused of Assault After Downtown Altercation
A transient has been charged with felony assault with a weapon after an altercation in downtown White sh last month.
Tracey Jade Johnston was arrested after the altercation on July 13 and he will be arraigned later this month.
According to court documents, the
White sh Police Department responded
to a report of an assault at the corner of
Central Avenue and First Street in down-
town White sh. According to two men,
Johnston approached them and made
threats before trying to kick them and
then pull out a knife. Johnston then left
Ask for
but a few moments later came back and
pulled the knife out a second time.
If convicted, Johnston could face up to
20 years in prison.
Man Denies Sexual Assault Charges
A Flathead County man has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of sexual intercourse without consent and partner or family member assault after allegedly attacking a woman at White sh City Beach.
Kenneth Herbert Ko er appeared at an arraignment on July 21 before Judge Heidi Ulbricht.
According to court documents, police responded to a report of an assault on July 9 at White sh City Beach. There they found a woman who said Ko er had ripped her shirt, hit her on the head and raped her. She said was forced to use pepper spray on Ko er to stop the attack. O cers found Ko er and placed him under arrest.
If convicted, Ko er could face life in prison. He is expected to go to trial in
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