Beaverhead County District Court Report: Guilty Plea, Upcoming Trials and Pending Motions Highlight October 13 Proceedings
DILLON, Mont. — Several criminal cases were listed in Montana's Fifth Judicial District Court in Beaverhead County on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, involving allegations ranging from assault and drug possession to child endangerment, theft and fleeing law enforcement.
According to two court reports dated October 13, ten defendants were listed for pretrial or status conferences. The reports show several not-guilty pleas, scheduled trials, pending motions and one guilty plea awaiting sentencing.
The reports also identify cases in which no hearing was held or proceedings were continued.
Guilty Plea Entered in Negligent Endangerment Case
Brandon Dwyer was listed on charges of negligent endangerment and assault.
The court report records a guilty plea, with sentencing pending. Bond was listed as posted.
The report does not specify which charge or charges were covered by the guilty plea or provide a sentencing date.
Assault, Obstruction and Resisting Arrest Charges
Christopher Brozell was listed on charges of assault, obstruction and resisting arrest.
Brozell entered a not-guilty plea, according to the court report. Bond was posted with conditions.
The report also indicates that a motion to dismiss the charges has been filed, while a motion regarding evidence remains pending.
Jason Kenworthy was listed on charges of aggravated assault and intimidation. The report records no plea, indicates that bond was posted and states that no hearing was held.
Joeph Raaskka, whose name appears with that spelling in the court report, was listed on assault and kidnapping charges.
The report indicates that bond was posted, no plea was recorded and the proceedings were continued. Additional monitoring was also noted.
Child Endangerment and Drug-Related Cases
Shaun Oelschlager was listed on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct.
Oelschlager entered a not-guilty plea, and a trial has been scheduled. The report lists no bond posted.
Amanda Mellon was listed on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, drug possession, tampering with evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction and disorderly conduct.
Mellon entered a not-guilty plea, and bond was posted. The court report indicates that she is to secure an attorney and that a trial has been scheduled.
Michelle Olmstead was listed on charges of drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence.
The report records no plea and no bond. A motion concerning nonappearance remains pending.
Theft, Trespass and DUI Allegations
Carson Young was listed on charges involving theft, trespass, unauthorized control of property and driving under the influence.
Young entered a not-guilty plea and was released on his own recognizance, according to the report. A trial has been scheduled.
Wildlife Violation Case
Hal Ward was listed on a charge of waste of a game animal.
The court report records no plea or bond and indicates that no hearing was held.
Criminal Endangerment and Fleeing Police Case
Jeremy Sepanski was listed for a status conference involving charges of criminal endangerment, drug possession, fleeing police, unauthorized control of property and driving violations.
The report records no plea or bond and indicates that the status hearing has been reset.
No new hearing date was provided in the report.
Court Proceedings Remain Ongoing
The October 13 reports reflect the procedural status of the listed cases and do not provide detailed allegations, evidence or explanations for the court's decisions.
Trial and hearing dates may change as cases move through the judicial process.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. A guilty plea establishes an admission only to the offense or offenses covered by that plea; the report does not identify the specific count or counts involved in Dwyer's plea.
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