DUI and Drug Charges Lead Yellowstone County Arrests

Between April 13 and April 20, the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office responded to 596 calls for service, made 21 arrests, and completed 306 case reports.

From DUIs and drug possession to assault and warrant arrests, here’s a full breakdown of who was arrested and what they were charged with.

Driving Under the Influence Arrests

These cases involve operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, including repeat and aggravated offenses.

Matthew Vold, 27. Incident Type: Driving Under the Influence. Charge: Aggravated DUI, First Offense
Faith Tabi, 19. Incident Type: Driving Under the Influence. Charge: DUI, First Offense
Taylor Herman, 25. Incident Type: Driving Under the Influence. Charge: DUI, First Offense
Chase Monson, 35. Incident Type: Driving Under the Influence. Charge: DUI, Second Offense

Drug-Related Arrests

These arrests typically involve possession of illegal substances or drug paraphernalia.

Michael Lubke, 48. Incident Type: Drugs Other. Charge: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs
Melvin Lefthand, 42. Incident Type: Drugs Other. Charge: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs
Melvin Lefthand, 42. Incident Type: Drugs Other. Charge: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Melvin Lefthand, 42. Incident Type: Drugs Other. Charge: Driving While Suspended or Revoked
Jeremy Littlefield, 55. Incident Type: Drugs Other. Charge: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs
Jeremy Littlefield, 55. Incident Type: Drugs Other. Charge: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Hagen Daniels, 30. Incident Type: Drugs Other. Charge: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs
Hagen Daniels, 30. Incident Type: Drugs Other. Charge: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Hagen Daniels, 30. Incident Type: Drugs Other. Charge: DUI, Second Offense

Assault and Partner or Family Member Assault

These cases include physical harm, threats, or violence involving partners or family members.

Truth Lira, 32. Incident Type: Partner Family Member Assault. Charge: PFMA Partner or Family, No Weapon First Offense
Pierre Malatare, 28. Incident Type: Partner Family Member Assault. Charge: Strangulation of Partner or Family Member
Pierre Malatare, 28. Incident Type: Partner Family Member Assault. Charge: Tampering With a Communication Device
Amanda James, 42. Incident Type: Partner Family Member Assault. Charge: PFMA Causing Reasonable Apprehension of Bodily Injury, Second Offense
Shilo Walton, 29. Incident Type: Partner Family Member Assault. Charge: PFMA Partner or Family, No Weapon First Offense

Property and Vehicle-Related Crimes

These charges involve stolen property, fleeing law enforcement, or unauthorized use of vehicles.

Toby Pittman, 22. Incident Type: Possession of Stolen Property. Charge: Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding a Peace Officer
Toby Pittman, 22. Incident Type: Possession of Stolen Property. Charge: Driving While Suspended or Revoked
Toby Pittman, 22. Incident Type: Possession of Stolen Property. Charge: Obstructing a Peace Officer
Toby Pittman, 22. Incident Type: Possession of Stolen Property. Charge: Possession of Stolen Property, $1,500 to $5,000

Court-Related and Warrant Arrests

These arrests happen when someone has an outstanding warrant or fails to follow court orders.

Leonard Ojala, 40. Incident Type: Warrant City. Charge: Warrant
Zachary Rogers, 32. Incident Type: Warrant City. Charge: Warrant
Diego Slevira, 21. Incident Type: Warrant City. Charge: Warrant
Tyson Fitzpatrick, 39. Incident Type: Warrant City. Charge: Warrant
Tyler Gardiner, 29. Incident Type: Warrant County. Charge: Contempt of Court
Denelle Lunak, 47. Incident Type: Warrant Service. Charge: Warrant

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Other Arrests

These include a mix of offenses that don’t fall neatly into one category.

Mercedez Plainbull, 27. Incident Type: Accident Private Property. Charge: Contempt of Court
Shilo Walton, 29. Incident Type: Misc Traffic Other. Charge: Contempt of Court
Joshua Morton, 34. Incident Type: TRO Violation. Charge: Violation of a Protection Order

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