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Ward County

June 29

Brandon Lee Brunelle, 41, Minot, criminal trespass-notice against trespass-2nd or subsequent offense in two years (misdemeanor A), supervised probation: one year, have no contact whatsoever with defendant for two years, fees: $325, Ward County Jail: 360 days.

Matthew Wayne Warta, 46, Minot, domestic violence-bodily injury (misdemeanor B), 24/7 sobriety program, unsupervised probation: 180 days, no contact with defendant, chemical dependency evaluation, fees: $250, Ward County Jail: 30 days.

Mark Richard Wolf, 53, Minot, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-Use-SI, SII, SIII (misdemeanor A), fees: $625, Ward County Jail: 28 days.

Ryan James Forsman, 45, Parshall, offense on 10/02/2025: driving under revocation-alcohol related-fourth or subsequent offense in five years (misdemeanor A), fees: $325; offense on 10/07/2025: driving under revocation-alcohol related-4th or subsequent offense in five years (misdemeanor A), fees: $325, Ward County Jail: 18 days.

Kayla Lynn Blansett Seamons, 31, Minot, possession of CS-methamphetamine-second offense (felony C), chemical dependency evaluation, supervised probation: two years, fees: $525, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: five Years; chemical dependency evaluation, supervised probation, two years, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: five years, consecutive with other offense.

June 30

Nathan Lee Triplett, 35, Minot, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-Use-SI, SII, SIII-second offense (Felony C), supervised probation: 18 months, chemical dependency evaluation, fees: $525, Ward County Jail: 360 days.

Erin Michelle Hewitt, 39, Minot, driving under suspension (Misdemeanor B), fees: $450.

John Joseph Stein, 51, Minot, fleeing a peace officer-vehicle-risk of death or serious bodily injury (Felony C), fees: $125, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: one Year, one Day, concurrent with two other offenses.

July 1

Austin Jacob Parisien, 29, Bismarck, theft-take-$1,000-$10,000 (Felony C), supervised Probation: three years, no contact with defendant, fees: $525, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: five years.

Lisa Marie Laber, 54, Minot, failure to transfer title-transferee (Misdemeanor B), fees: $350.

Jamie Jo Larocque, 43, Minot, driving under suspension-fourth or subsequent off in five years (Misdemeanor A), fees: $725.

July 2

Jill Suzanne Besselman, 45, Minot, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-use-SI, SII, SIII-second offense (Felony C), supervised probation: two years, chemical dependency evaluation, fees: $525, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: five years; theft-take-under $500-shoplifting-second/third offense (Misdemeanor A), supervised probation: two years, no contact with business, Ward County Jail: 360 Days.

Alexa Justine Hoffman, 31, Minot, possession of CS-methamphetamine (Misdemeanor A), fees: $625.

Jamey Douglas Reiswig, 52, Velva, amended charges from 08/13/2025, DUI-alcohol and drugs-fourth or subsequent offense in 15 years (Felony C) deemed a misdemeanor, 24/7 Sobriety Program: two years, credit for 170 days, supervised probation-treatment court: two years, Adult Treatment Court Alternative Sentencing: 10 day minimum jail sentence, fees: $2,525.

July 6

Darilynn Decoteau, 37, Minot, false information or report to law enforcement (Misdemeanor A), fees: $500.

Jamison Allen Diaz, 28, Minot, domestic violence-bodily injury (Misdemeanor B), complete domestic violence course, unsupervised probation: 360 days, no contact order: one year, fees: $250, Ward County Jail: 30 Days.

David Turnbull Jr., 51, Minot, disorderly conduct-fighting behavior (Misdemeanor B), unsupervised probation: 360 days, complete anger management program, fees: $250, Ward County Jail: 30 Days.

Ashley Marie Welsh, 41, Burlington, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-use-SI, SII, SIII (Misdemeanor A), fees: $625; possession of CS-methamphetamine (Misdemeanor A), fees: $625.

Christopher Isaac DeSantiago, 28, Minot, fleeing a peace officer-vehicle-risk of death or serious bodily injury (Felony C), unsupervised probation: two years, fees: $525; reckless endangerment (Misdemeanor A), fees: $325.

Evan Jykere Felts, 25, Minot, delivery to certain persons unlawful (Misdemeanor A), fees: $325.

Jaxon Ronald Kramer, 20, Minot, consumption or possession of alcohol by person under 21 (Infraction), fees: $100.

James Clinton Morrison, 64, Minot, offense: 11/30/2024 driving under suspension (Misdemeanor B), fees: $350; offense: 05/06/2025 driving under suspension-alcohol related (Misdemeanor B), fees: $350.

Laura Ann Marie Smart Lange, 32, Minot, possession of CS-marijuana-at least 1/2 oz but less than 500 grams (Misdemeanor B), fees: $450.

Shania Marilyn Whitebear, 29, Roseglen, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-use-SI, SII, SIII (Misdemeanor A), fees: $325.

Gage Ryan Cramer, 20, Minot, domestic violence-bodily injury (Misdemeanor B), complete domestic violence course, unsupervised probation: 360 Days, fees: $250, Ward County Jail: 30 days.

July 7

Todd Paul Johnson, 54, Beulah, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-use-SI, SII, SIII-second offense (Felony C), supervised probation: two years, fees: $525, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: five years; possess of CS-methamphetamine-second offense (Felony C), supervised probation: two years, fees: $525, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: five years.

Nicholas James Flowers, 31, Minot, offense: 06/16 driving under suspension-fourth or subsequent off in five years (Misdemeanor A), fees: $725; offense: 07/06 driving under suspension-fourth or subsequent off in five years (Misdemeanor A), fees: $725.

Mountrail County

July 2

Sara Marie Jonas, 23, Minot, driving under suspension (Misdemeanor B), fees: $250.

July 7

John Valentine Klein Jr., 62, Max, disorderly conduct-harassment (Misdemeanor B), unsupervised probation: 360 days, no contact with defendant: one year, fees: $250.

Joseph John Schmid, 52, La Barge, Wyoming, DUI-intoxicating liquor-first offence (Misdemeanor B), chemical dependency evaluation, victim impact panel, fees: $750.

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