Yellowstone County Criminal Law and Motion Cases

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Yellowstone County Criminal Law and Motion Cases

JUDGE PARDY

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

DC 23-1458​State of MT     v​Dmitri Sirlion Dorman​IN-V MSP​Change of Plea

(PARDY)​Co Atty-IAR(jb)​Bryana Williams​​​​Sentencing

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Theft – Unauthorized Control Over Property – 3rd Offense M    

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DC 24-0353​State of MT     v​Boachie Chalepah​IN-V​Srv OR Set TR

(HARADA)​Co Atty-JE(cm)​Davina Attar​​

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Ct1: Robbery by Accountability F     

Ct2: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F     

Ct3: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F     

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DC 21-1206​State of MT     v​Steve Andrew Deavila​IN-V​PV Srv Pet to Rev / Set Bond

(HARADA)​Co Atty-JE​​​

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Failure To Register As A Sexual Or Violent Offender F    

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Jacob Stalcup

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DC 24-0767​State of MT     v​Manuel Jose Quintero​IN-V​Arraignment

(LINNEWEBER)​Co Atty- (cm)​Public Defenders​​Srv Amnd Info/Aff

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Theft – Unauthorized Control Over Property Exceeding $1500 – 1st Offense F    

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DC 23-0744​State of MT     v​Manuel Jose Quintero​IN-V​Apr BW

(LINNEWEBER)​Co Atty-SP(cm)​Elitza Miltcheva​​Srv OR Set TR

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Theft of Property Exceeding $5,000 or Common Scheme F    

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DC 24-0449​State of MT     v​Manuel Jose Quintero​IN-V​Apr BW

(LINNEWEBER)​Co Atty-SP(cm)​Elitza Miltcheva​​Srv OR Set TR

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Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F    

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DC 24-0768​State of MT     v​Thyra Rose Redfox​IN-V​Arraignment

(SOUZA)​Co Atty-MRG(kc)​Public Defenders​​

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DC NO CONTACT ORDER ACTIVE

Ct1: Strangulation of a Partner or Family Member 1st Offense F     

Ct2: Partner Or Family Member Assault – Bodily Injury – 2nd Offense M     

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DC 23-1652​State of MT     v​Thyra Rose Redfox​IN-V​Srv OR Set TR

(SOUZA)​Co Atty-MRG(kc)​Hillary Loney​​

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Robbery F    

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DC 23-0614​State of MT     v​Ashley Nicole Matocky​IN-V​Revoke Release Hrg

(PARDY)​Co Atty-AD(tr)​Mackenzie Weber​​Sentencing

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DC NO CONTACT ORDER ACTIVE

Assault with Weapon F    

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DC 23-1572​State of MT     v​Micaiah Lee Birdinground​IN-V​Revoke Release Hrg

(PARDY)​Co Atty-EJR(tr)​Bryana Williams​​Sentencing

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Ct1: Theft of a Light Vehicle F     

Ct2: Theft of Property Exceeding $5,000 or Common Scheme F     

Ct3: Attempted Theft – Unauthorized Control Over Property Exceeding $5,000 F     

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DC 23-1607​State of MT     v​Micaiah Lee Birdinground​IN-V​Revoke Release Hrg

(PARDY)​Co Atty-EJR(tr)​Bryana Williams​​Sentencing

​​​​No PSI

Ct1: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F     

Ct2: Criminal Trespass to Vehicles M     to be dismissed

Ct3: Criminal Trespass to Vehicles M     to be dismissed

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DC 24-0279​State of MT     v​Micaiah Lee Birdinground​IN-V​Sentencing

(PARDY)​Co Atty-EJR(tr)​Bryana Williams​​No PSI

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Theft of a Light Vehicle F    

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DC 23-1608​State of MT     v​Aaron John Minnix​IN-V​Revoke Release Hrg

(PARDY)​Co Atty-EJR(tr)​Bryana Williams​​Sentencing

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Ct1: Criminal Possession with Intent to Distribute F     

Ct2: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F     

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DC 24-0116​State of MT     v​Aaron John Minnix​IN-V​Revoke Release Hrg

(PARDY)​Co Atty-EJR(tr)​Bryana Williams​​Sentencing

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Ct1: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F     

Ct2: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia M     to be dismissed

Ct3: Criminal Trespass to Property M     to be dismissed

Ct4: Theft – Unauthorized Control Over Property – 1st Offense M     

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DC 22-0016​State of MT     v​Tyler Dalton Murphy​IN-V​Sentencing

(PARDY)​Co Atty-IAR(jb)​Everett Johns​​PSI

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Burglary F    

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DC 23-1058​State of MT     v​Tyler Dalton Murphy​IN-V​Sentencing

(PARDY)​Co Atty-IAR(jb)​Everett Johns​​PSI

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Ct1: Burglary F     

Ct2: Theft – Unauthorized Control Over Property – 1st Offense M     

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Take Heed To Who & What You Are Listening To

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Take Heed To Who & What You Are Listening To


“They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. We
are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby
know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.” -1 John 4:5-6

The other day while listening to my intro feed on the radio broadcast, I was hearing
another show host talking about what the bad guys were doing to the country. He was
conveying to the American people the wicked deeds that are being committed against them by less than 1.7 percent of the population.

https://rumble.com/embed/vad7zn/?pub=ap9pb
He called them the elites, which he said, “ruled the world.”
Remember, the only people that can rule you are those to whom you submit yourself.
Furthermore, nobody rules this world but the Living God (Isaiah 40:22; Jeremiah 32:27).

He was promoting their lawless deeds by highlighting their crimes, which is the fear of man
that brings a snare (Proverbs 29:25). He wasn’t teaching the Scriptures where they teach us to to “Keep His
commandments and live” (Proverbs 7:2). He wasn’t teaching from the Scriptures that we
are “we’llable to overcome” (Numbers 13:30). Yet, he was professing to be a Christian when he is clearly not.
(Matthew 23:3).
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God.” -John 3:34
This broadcaster was driving a “doom and gloom” narrative to teach the men and the
women of this country to submit to the wicked rather than to lawfully stand up and deal
with them the way that the patriarchs that are found within the Word of God and our
forefathers (The Declaration of Independence) have taught us to do (Psalm 94:16). https://rumble.com/embed/v9z9k9/?pub=ap9pb

His objective, while teaching his listeners to fear other men, would then be to drive the people to his site to buy his product, not to the Lord

Friends, we are to buy the truth and sell it not (Proverbs 23:23). This isn’t the truth, nor
am I buying it and neither should you. We are to fear the Lord, not men, and this with strong confidence and much boldness (Proverbs https://rumble.com/embed/v9z9k9/?pub=ap9pb28:1).

Yet, how prevalent this is today among professed Christian conservative broadcasters and their listeners (Matthew 5:13)! https://rumble.com/embed/vaaso1/?pub=ap9pb

This is a clear judgment upon the people who have taken heed to these types of broadcasting hirelings (2 Timothy 4:3-4).

In contrast to these carnal men who teach such things, the Lord educates His children, which are those who have ears to hear. Our faith overcomes this world in trusting the Living God (1 John 5:4).

Great is He that is in us than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We are made more than conquers through Him that loved us (Romans 8:37), period!
“Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the LORD your God; so

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Helena Montana Police Blotter Report For June 11, 2024

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Helena Montana Police Blotter Report For June 11, 2024

On 06/11/2024 at 0852 hours, an officer responded to the 1500 block of Gallatin for a report of a trespass to and theft from a motor vehicle.

On 06/11/2024 at 0859 hours, an officer responded to the 2900 block of Sanders for a report of a theft.  The case is active.

On 06/11/2024 at 1217 hours, an officer responded to the 200 block of Park for a report of an assault.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 44-year-old male was placed under arrest for 1st offense partner family member assault.

On 06/11/2024 at 1330 hours, an officer responded to the 3100 block of Sanders for an individual who had a warrant for their arrest.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 60-year-old male was placed under arrest for a warrant.

On 06/11/2024 at 1343 hours, an officer responded to the 3000 block of Villard for a report of an individual at the location who had a warrant for their arrest.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 27-year-old female was placed under arrest for a warrant.

On 06/11/2024 at 1443 hours, an officer responded to the 300 block of Park for a report of a possible order of protection violation.  The case is active.

On 06/11/2024 at 1844 hours, an officer responded to the area of Harrison and Hollins for a report of individuals being disorderly.  The suspects left prior to officers’ arrival.

On 06/11/2024 at 2025 hours, an officer responded to the 3100 block of Queen Anns for a report of a theft.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 65-year-old male was cited for theft and released.

On 06/11/2024 at 2010 hours, an officer responded to the 1600 block of Prospect for a report of individuals fighting.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 21-year-old female was placed under arrest for 1st offense partner family member assault.

On 06/11/2024 at 2027 hours, an officer was investigating a separate call and observed what appeared to be an individual asleep in a vehicle.  The officer checked the welfare of the individual and it was determined the individual was under the influence of alcohol.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 32-year-old male was placed under arrest for 3rd offense DUI.

On 06/11/2024 at 2127 hours, an officer responded to the 600 block of California for a report of an individual at the location who had a warrant for their arrest.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 23-year-old male was placed under arrest for 3 warrants.

In the last 24 hours, officers responded to 91 calls for service which included 7 accidents, 5 disorderly/disturbances, 2 domestics, 5 suspicious, 5 thefts, 2 trespass, 4 warrants, and 7 welfare checks.         

Cody Wyoming Police Department Blotter Report for June 11, 2024

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Cody Wyoming Police Department Blotter Report for June 11, 2024

KIA Dealerships Offering Software To Help Stop Criminal Car Thefts

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KIA Dealerships Offering Software To Help Stop Criminal Car Thefts


CHEYENNE, Wy — The Cheyenne Police Department’s Crime Prevention Team (CPT)
is warning the public of a trend targeting Kia vehicles in the south area of Cheyenne.
In what appears to be a nationwide issue, techniques to steal these cars are spreading
Through social media channels – a security flaw allows certain models to be started without the owner’s original key.

In Cheyenne, most cases involve damage to the windows of vehicles and unsuccessful
attempts at starting the ignition. Kia dealerships are issuing software and mechanical
Updates to prevent these thefts – customers can call to determine if their vehicle is eligible to be fixed.
Once the update is complete, technicians apply an anti-theft window decal to discourage future criminals.

To help further address this issue, the department is increasing patrols in high-risk areas
and is working closely with community members to identify and apprehend suspects. The
CPT reminds the public of these tips to prevent vehicle theft:

  • Park in well-lit, populated areas whenever possible.
  • Secure valuables: Keep valuables out of sight to avoid attracting attention. Remove
    personal belongings such as electronics, purses, and firearms.
  • Keep doors locked: Always lock your vehicle doors and close your windows, even when
    parked at home.
  • Install Security Cameras: Video evidence can be valuable in these investigations. Install
    cameras in a location that captures parked vehicles, make sure that they store video
    recordings, and keep them updated.
  • Report any suspicious activity to dispatch at (307) 637-6525.
    In 2023, the CPT was created to enhance public safety in the community. This team of
    specialized officers works to identify the underlying causes of crime and collaborates closely
    with the public to develop solutions. In 2024, the team will continue to use criminal
    Intelligence. public education, and Crime Prevention by Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies to deter criminal activity.

WHO Illegally Forces New Regulations After “Pandemic Agreement” Fails: COVID-19 Biggest World HOAX

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WHO Illegally Forces New Regulations After “Pandemic Agreement” Fails: COVID-19 Biggest World HOAX
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The 77th World Health Assembly opened May 27 and immediately failed to pass the proposed World Health Organization (WHO) “Pandemic Agreement” which would have given the WHO global authority to govern public health. After the failure, the WHO focused on a parallel effort to revise existing International Health Regulations (IHR) that guide national pandemic responses. In the early morning hours of June 2 (the last day of the assembly being June 1), the WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus reportedly claimed there was a “consensus” and illegally enacted the new “legally binding” IHRs without a floor vote contrary to established rules and protocols. 
Reports from independent journalists stated only about one-third of member nations were present for the final approval session and only 37 out of the 194 member nations supported the revised IHRs, including the U.S. delegation. Objections were only allowed after the approval where at least six nations expressed opposition after the fact, which reportedly included Argentina, Belarus, Costa Rica, Iran, Russia, and Slovakia.
The assembly ended with plans to finalize a future “pandemic agreement.” The WHO authorized its Intergovernmental Negotiating Body to begin meeting again in July 2024 to continue working toward finalizing an agreement by later this year or before the 2025 World Health Assembly. 
In the meantime, the updated IHRs require the nations to develop “core capacities” over the next five years that they must “exercise perpetually” when “preventing, preparing for and responding to public health risks.” The IHRs, which were first created in 1969 and last modified in 2005, take major steps in the wake of COVID-19 to conform and integrate each nation’s pandemic responses by directing them to develop “core” capabilities in areas of Surveillance (vaccine passports/digital health certificates), Risk Communication (censoring misinformation and disinformation), Implementation of Control Measures (social distancing/lockdowns), Access to Health Services and Products (greater sharing of resources and technologies between countries), and more. However, the language was weakened during the assembly negotiations giving the nations leeway to implement these directives as their “national law allows.”
Even with the weakened language, the final version of the IHRs significantly enhances the WHO’s authority. The scope of the IHRs include directives for nations to createCOVID-19, a “national IHR authority” that reports to the WHO and is responsible for implementing these regulations. The scope for this national entity includes the “sovereign right” to “legislate” national laws to ensure IHR implementation within the nation. The IHRs also broadly redefine “pandemic emergency” as a “high risk” disease that causes a “public health emergency of international concern.” Under this definition, an emergency could trigger more power for the WHO’s director-general to make binding decisions on national and international responses. A specific amendment requires nations to “strengthen sustainable financing” by increasing “domestic funding” for IHRs and sharing “financial resources” which could send U.S. taxpayer dollars to any country the WHO determines needs them. Other ambiguous provisions require nations to implement the IHRs with “equity and solidarity” in full respect of “human dignity” to provide equitable access to health services and products.
In summary, the amendments increasingly beholden member nations to comply with the WHO’s pandemic response measures, to share public health resources, and support measures with taxpayer funding.
Legal Violations of the 2024 IHR Amendments
After failing to first pass the “Pandemic Agreement” on May 27, 2024, Director-General Tedros urged the assembly to “try everything” in order to pass the IHR amendments before the end of the assembly, including revising the amendments on-site for ratification.
In response, 234 elected officials from 35 countries expressed “profound concern” in a signed letter advising Tedros any on-site revisions ratified before the end of the assembly would be “null and void” according to the rules. The officials stated that IHR and World Health Assembly rules require any amendment revisions be made available to the member nations “at least four months” before they are eligible for adoption. They further noted that protocol levied a prohibition on “rushing agreements,” required negotiations be “transparent,” and stipulated that amendments are only made valid by an “authentic roll-call vote.” 
According to a press release by the Sovereignty Coalition, which had several representatives attend the assembly, the process of adopting the IHRs in the final session “flagrantly” violated all those rules and protocols. 
The Sovereignty Coalition stated the members met “literally in the dark of night” and “were not given even four hours to examine myriad proposed changes.” The final session was said to have included just about “30 percent of the member states” which was much less than a “necessary quorum” to pass any measures. Director-General Tedros reportedly declined to conduct a roll-call vote and announced a “consensus” among the present nations and declared the IHR amendments that were revised on-site approved. 
The violations “prevented governments and civil society” from analyzing the amendments to “discern” the implications which displays the WHO’s “disregard for the rule of law,” stated the Sovereignty Coalition. 
Despite the rule violations, the WHO is moving forward under the new IHRs.
Future “Pandemic Agreement” and Opposition
After two years of negotiation, the nations entered the World Health Assembly still far apart on many aspects of the “Pandemic Agreement.” But as negotiations are slated to keep on going, questions arise as to what a future agreement would look like if an agreement is reached. One of the main issues breeding discontent among citizens about any pandemic agreement is the notion of ceding of national sovereignty during what the WHO considers a “public health emergency.” 
A recent draft of the failed agreement would have compelled the United States to lay groundwork for entering into a global surveillance infrastructure, follow WHO policies on “routine immunization” and “social measures” including lockdowns, abide by a “One Health Approach” that equalizes the value of human, animal and plant life, and require America to turn over 20 percent of its vaccine supplies for global redistribution. While called an “agreement, this pandemic plan is widely seen as a “treaty,” which would normally require the U.S. Senate to approve it with a two-thirds majority vote. However, by calling it an “agreement,” the Biden administration is bypassing Senate approval to unilaterally bind the U.S. to the WHO invariably ceding U.S. national sovereignty. 
However, numerous U.S. senators, governors, and attorneys general are standing “united” to keep America’s sovereignty intact. In May 2024, 49 Republican senators, 24 Republican governors, and 22 state attorneys general sent letters to Joe Biden urging him to stand down on entering into a pandemic agreement. 
Forty-nine U.S. Senators stated an agreement of this magnitude cannot be unilaterally adopted and must be submitted to the Senate for approval. They noted a pandemic treaty that focuses on “mandated resource and technology transfers, shredding intellectual property rights, infringing free speech, and supercharging the WHO” would be “dead on arrival” in the Senate. 
Twenty-four state governors stated that empowering the WHO to restrict rights and freedoms including “speech, privacy, travel, choice of medical care, and informed consent” would violate the “core principles” of the U.S. Constitution. The governors emphasized they would “resist” attempts to “transfer authority” of public policy over their citizens.
Twenty-two state attorneys general similarly noted they will “resist” the WHO’s public health policies because “the federal government cannot delegate public health decisions to an international body” since the Constitution “reserves those powers for the States.” 
Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said, “The failure of the ‘Pandemic Agreement’ was a victory, but the weakened amendments to the International Health Regulations illegally presented are still of major concern. The IHRs expand the authority of the World Health Organization which has no respect for the rule of law. U.S. sovereignty is not negotiable. The U.S. should withdraw from the WHO.”

Cody Wyoming Police Department Blotter Report

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Cody Wyoming Police Department Blotter Report

Helena Police Department Blotter Report

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Helena Police Department Blotter Report

On 06/09/2024 at 0006 hours, an officer responded to the 800 block of Cooke for a report of a disturbance.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 31-year-old male was placed under arrest for 1st offense partner family member assault. 

On 06/09/2024 at 0019 hours, an officer responded to the 0 block of Park for a report of a possible altercation.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 54-year-old male was placed under arrest for 1st offense DUI.

On 06/09/2024 at 1245 hours, an officer responded to the 1400 block of Lewis for a welfare check on an individual.  The officer met with the individual and they were later transported to the hospital for an evaluation.

On 06/09/2024 at 1248 hours, an officer responded to the 800 block of Dearborn for a report of a theft of packages.  The case is active.

On 06/09/2024 at 1316 hours, an officer responded to the 1800 block of Townsend for a report of a trespass to and theft from a motor vehicle.  The case is active.

On 06/09/2024 at 1326 hours, an officer responded to the 200 block of State for a report of a possible altercation.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 21-year-old male was cited for tampering with a communication device.

On 06/09/2024 at 1335 hours, an officer responded to the 100 block of Last Chance for a welfare check on an individual.  The individual was later transported to the hospital for an evaluation.

On 06/09/2024 at 1442 hours, an officer responded to the 1800 block of Cedar for a report of an individual at the location who had a warrant.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 54-year-old male was placed under arrest for a probation violation warrant.

On 06/09/2024 at 1600 hours, an officer responded to the 1000 block of Boulder for a report of an individual trespassing.  The individual was trespassed from the property.

On 06/09/2024 at 2114 hours, an officer responded to the 1400 block of Missoula for a report of a possible physical altercation.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 34-year-old male was placed under arrest for strangulation of a partner of family member, 4th offense partner family member assault, and a parole violation.

On 06/09/2024 at 2316 hours, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Hauser and Madison.  At the conclusion of the investigation, a 36-year-old male was placed under arrest for 1st offense DUI, suspended driver’s license, and an out of County warrant.

In the last 24 hours, officers responded to 73 calls for service which included 3 accidents, 1 criminal mischief, 4 disorderly/disturbances, 6 family disturbance/domestics, 7 suspicious, 1 theft, 1 threat, 3 trespass, 14 traffic stops, and 6 welfare checks.

Lovell Wyoming Police Blotter Report

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Lovell Wyoming Police Blotter Report

Christian flag Case Continues Ripple Effect On Local Governments

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Christian flag Case Continues Ripple Effect On Local Governments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since Liberty Counsel’s unanimous victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in Shurtleff v. City of Boston in 2022 where Boston illegally censored Christian viewpoints by denying flying the Christian flag in a public forum open to “all applicants,” the ruling has continued to have a ripple effect throughout the nation regarding flag policies. 
Many city governments now are choosing not to make the mistake of favoring one group over another. 
In Clearwater, Florida, Mayor Bruce Rector stated that the city will host events and a proclamation for “pride month” but have ended the practice of switching out the city flag at the downtown Municipal Services Building. Rector said that it could create “a slippery slope” with the city making judgment calls on groups that may “ask for the gesture in the future.”
The city council banned the “pride flag” in Hamtramck, Michigan on public property after debate on LGBTQ+ discrimination and religion due to the “beliefs of some members of their faith.” The council voted to display only five flags: the American Flag, the Michigan flag, and the countries of immigrant residents.
In Downey, California, the city council voted 3-2 to adopt a “neutral” flag policy allowing only the United States flag, the state flag, the city flag, and the POW/MIA flag.
Even though Huntington Beach, California had previously flown the rainbow flag during “Pride month” during the last two years, voters approved a measure that restricts all non-government flags from being flown on city property and only allows that the American flag, the State of California flag, the County of Orange flag, the City of Huntington Beach flag, the POW-MIA flag, the six Armed Forces flags and the Olympic flag during the Summer Olympic Games may be flown on government flagpoles.
Mayor Randy Taylor of Salisbury, Maryland decided against the city taking part in raising a rainbow flag, an annual tradition marking the start of “Pride month.” Taylor stated the decision was based on being “fair” and “transparent.” He said, “Neutrality is not to be interpreted as anything else but simply that — being neutral.” In Boonton, New Jersey, the city council recently approved an ordinance which significantly restricts the types of flags permitted to fly over municipal property. Under the new rules, only the American flag, state and county flags, and military flags or Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flags are allowed.
The city council in Dover, New Jersey also recently voted to restrict flags on city property to just the U.S. flag, state and POW-MIA flags. Major James Dodd stated the city wanted to avoid having to “pick and choose” which community organizations would be permitted to fly flags above Town Hall.
In Enfield, Connecticut, the town council voted 6-5 last January to only allow the American flag, Connecticut state flag, POW/MIA flag, and military branch flags. The interim town’s attorney, Tom Tyler, said the decision protects the town from unnecessary lawsuits from organizations or individuals wanting to fly flags on town owned property and forbids town flagpoles from being used as public forums of free speech.
In Shurtleff v. City of Boston, the High Court stated because the government admitted it censored the Christian flag because it was referred to as a Christian flag on the application, the censorship was viewpoint discrimination, and therefore the government was not taking part in establishing a religion by flying the flag.
The Supreme Court’s decision in Shurtleff focused in part on “government speech” and “ownership of expression.” The ruling stated that when the government opens a forum for expression to the public (such as a flagpole), then the First Amendment prevents viewpoint discrimination. 
The Shurtleff and Coach Kennedy cases resulted in the Supreme Court overturning the 1971 Lemon v. Kurtzman case, which for 51 years distorted the First Amendment Establishment, Free Exercise, and Free Speech Clauses.
Liberty Counsel’s Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said, “The clear message from the Supreme Court is that government cannot favor one viewpoint and censor another. To avoid litigation and an unfavorable ruling like the City of Boston received, governments should stick with government flags. If they veer away from government flags, be warned that viewpoint censorship can be a costly mistake
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