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Published on Friday, March 12, 2010 3:34 PM MST

Feb. 3

Deputies saw a vehicle being driven in a careless way. Upon attempting to stop it, the driver fled. Investigation led to Mason Wicorek, 26, Fairview, being cited for reckless driving, eluding a police officer, careless driving and driving with expired registration.

Feb. 4

At 5:30 p.m., Wyatt Wiggins, 21, Sidney, was arrested by virtue of a Custer County Justice Court warrant that charged him with issuing a bad check. He was released after posting a $225 bond.

Feb. 5

At 12:55 a.m., deputies saw a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner. Upon investigation, Tim Leland, 51, Sidney, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, first offense. He was incarcerated in lieu of a $685 bond.

At 11 p.m., deputies responded to a report of youth in need of intervention. Upon investigation, a 14-year-old boy from Savage was charged with minor in possession of alcohol and youth in need of supervision. He was issued a notice to appear in Richland County Justice Court for the alcohol use and was cited into youth court on the other charge.

Feb. 6

At 1:15 a.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle roll over accident near Savage. Upon investigation, a 17-year-old boy of Crane was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a .02 BAC or greater. He was released to the custody of his parents.

Feb. 7

At 12:45 a.m., deputies patrolling Lambert saw a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner. Upon investigation, Shay Stanford, 18, Savage, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under 21 with .02 BAC or greater. He was also cited for minor in possession of alcohol. The passenger of the vehicle, Tyrel Gonsalves, 25, Sidney, was cited for unlawful transactions with a minor. Stanford was released to a responsible party.

At 12:46 a.m., Christopher Anderson, 21, Sidney, was incarcerated by the authority of a probation pick up and hold warrant.

Feb. 8

At 3:40 p.m., Ryan Cowell, 29, Sidney, was arrested by virtue of a warrant that charged him with failure to appear in Justice Court.

Feb. 13

At 1:41 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a vehicle crashing on Highway 23 south of Sidney. Upon investigation, Phil Petrik, 58, Sidney, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He was incarcerated in lieu of a $685 bond.

At 10:29 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch south of Sidney. Upon investigation, a 16-year-old girl from Lambert was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle with .02 BAC or greater and careless driving. She was released to her parents’ custody.

Feb. 20

At 7:30 a.m., Chris Filler, 27, Fariview, was arrested on a petition for revocation warrant issued out of the Seventh Judicial District Court. He was incarcerated.

1:33 a.m., deputies responded to a vehicle stuck in a ditch. Upon investigation, Zack Dschaak, 18, Fairview, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He was released on his own recognizance to a responsible party.

Feb. 21

At 7 p.m., officers responded to a theft report. Upon investigation, Garrett Brass, 18, Sidney, and a 16-year-old girl from Fairview were arrested and charged with theft.

Feb. 27

At 2:30 a.m., deputies saw an individual consuming alcohol in a local parking lot in Sidney. Upon investigation, Wilbert Ackerman, 19, Frazier, was arrested and charged with minor in possession. Also charged was Shilo Fourstar, 24, Frazier, with unlawful transactions with children. Ackerman was released to a responsible party. Fourstar was incarcerated in lieu of a $500 bond.

At 5:32 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch east of Sidney. Upon investigation, Mark Berg, 27, Sidney, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, second offense. He was incarcerated in lieu of a $785 bond.

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IP address wrote on Mar 24, 2010 10:13 AM:

" same party taking 2 himself, but why??? "

TO ALL wrote on Mar 24, 2010 9:12 AM:

" Your right it doesnt really belong in the Sherriff report along with other things written here. BUT it should of had it's own story so people can express their sorrows to the FAMILY. Not for the company to hide out until the smoke clears. I dont see how name calling really helps. I see that a caring person is trying to get some recongnition for what happened, a man lost his life on the job for Erickson Contract Surveying Inc. And for some reason it was ignored. The hearld will write other stories about people in this community being killed, but this one was ignored. I am truly happy some one is standing up for this family. "

To Survey wrote on Mar 23, 2010 10:09 PM:

" Not sure where this fits into the sheriff's report section? You sound like someone with an axe to grind. Perhaps you should crawl back under the bridge you came from troll! You are bringing something up that I am sure is a very painful subject for family and friends. Seeing the guy was from Havre I only hope his parents don't have to read your drivel. You obviously have to compassion for the family! "

Survey wrote on Mar 23, 2010 7:44 PM:

" Here is the article from one of the papers. I know that OSHA is involved in this also.

Havre man killed in N.D. oil field accident
StoryDiscussionAssociated Press | Posted: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:42 am

BEACH, N.D. - A Montana man working in the western North Dakota oil field died after a 250-pound steel pipe fell on his head.

Christopher Whalen, of Havre, was an employee of Erickson Contract Surveying Inc., a Sidney-based company.

Golden Valley County Sheriff's Deputy Jonathan Moll said Whalen's crew was drilling access holes for seismograph lines Friday afternoon north of Beach. He said it is not known what caused the pipe to fall, or from what height it fell.

Whalen died the next day at a Bismarck hospital.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating. "

amazed wrote on Mar 23, 2010 6:35 AM:

" SURVEY I was just trying to read more into what story you are talking about. Do you have any info or a website? "

T.Rex WIN wrote on Mar 22, 2010 10:47 AM:

" ...."fresh as a Fog Hat concert."

LOL "

fed 2 wrote on Mar 21, 2010 1:42 PM:

" He won't be getting my vote but I think Hecker would fit right in with the current trio (chief of police, justice of the peace, county attorney).

Even though I probably won't even be voting for the current sheriff, I do have allot of respect for him for the arrest made @ 1:41am on Feb.13th and the fact that he allowed it to be listed in the sheriff's report. I can hardly wait to hear the defence in that case. I'm believing that the judge will see to it that this "good ol boy" walks even though it should be left for a jury to decide! Sounds like I won't be the only one watching for the court report.

Oh and I support that polygraph idea it makes good sense! I mean typically who does the public believe a complainant that may have an axe to grind or a public official? If your man enough to complain you should be man enough to sign a sworn affidavit, polygraph does not lie. "

SURVEY wrote on Mar 21, 2010 9:13 AM:

" WHY is there NO story on the local company that had an employee KILLED at work, on their job.... I guess they have deep pockets and I hope the family of the deceased know of how well things get covered up. This happened weeks ago and it was in the news in Minot N Williston and all over ND & MT, but I guess it wasnt news worthy for the Sidney Hearld. Dont want to tarnish anybodys rep. yea right.. "

Third Grader wrote on Mar 20, 2010 7:28 PM:

" You are an english major in Sidney....I wouldn't sit to high up on that horse commenting on how people's grammar and punctuation is in the comment section.Stick around,it gets worse. "

ben wrote on Mar 20, 2010 6:19 PM:

" food for thought hecker better show me more than he has to offer at the present time but what we have now is not good maybe we should get about six or seven to run and see where we are "

Lisa wrote on Mar 20, 2010 2:11 PM:

" What is going on in Sidney.Every time I read the Sidney Herald, everyone is getting arrested for drinking, I'am sure their has got to be something better to do then drink, get a life. "

X wrote on Mar 20, 2010 10:59 AM:

" If nobody here thinks what we have now is any good, I would be interested to hear what people think a typical day as the Richland County Sheriff includes. I think people still have this "six shooter", "arrestin' bad guys", ideology of the job. Its 2010. Whats everybody's guess on the man hours of paperwork for every arrest made? How do you get the grants to fund your equipment and personnel? I'm not saying some thing couldn't be done different, I am saying there are far worse ways to do things than the way they are now. "

English Major wrote on Mar 19, 2010 2:30 PM:

" I hope most of the comments here are typed by third graders. Although deep, the grammar, punctuation, and spelling are atrocious. "

food 4 thought wrote on Mar 19, 2010 9:56 AM:

" I don't know Hecker and have no plans of voting for him. Your not the only one that would be "scared" if the city and county implemented a polygraph testing policy. I don't believe this is a radical approach, obviously the dishonest will be opposed to this policy but they need to be run out of town anyway. Whats frightening is as it stands, if you complain about unethical actions of any of our public officials/ authorities, you and your credibility becomes under attack by the powerful. Our county attorney would be quick to point out that this testing is not admissible in court, but that fact is irrelevant! Our own government has implemented this policy and it is proven to be quit accurate and effective. "

T.Rex wrote on Mar 19, 2010 6:22 AM:

" My question is why is February's starting from the 3rd Sheriff report even posted in the paper?It's March...The comments are the only thing fresh here,the reports are about as fresh as a Fog Hat concert.These are way old reports your commenting on.Surely the Sheriff's Dept. has done something in regards to enforcing the law since February 27th. "

wow wrote on Mar 18, 2010 10:40 PM:

" you would think if a one had recently gotten out of prison and was presumably on parole/probation they would not be reckless driving, eluding a police officer, careless driving and driving with expired registration. Some people never grow up and learn. "

To Food for Thought wrote on Mar 18, 2010 9:47 PM:

" Im assuming you are a Hecker supporter. You both seem to have the same approach. Which is ill informed (in every aspect) and radical to the point that is scares me. I can tell you that Baisch isnt a great sheriff but he has my vote. I could only imagine the irreparable havoc that he could cause in four years. We would vote him out after the first term IF he got in. Good gosh local politics is getting frightening. "

ben wrote on Mar 18, 2010 7:11 PM:

" no gossip comes from within you have to know people that tell you things "

Darryl T. wrote on Mar 18, 2010 3:26 PM:

" comotose on hwy 23. First of all, polygraphs are NOT 99% accurate and secondly, results are not admissible in court. So why waste the time. I alos love all the reports of all the cops being drunk, so BEN...put up...drop a name or else you're just a gossip monger. "

dowhat wrote on Mar 18, 2010 11:58 AM:

" whatca talkin bout ben? were not intu make believe here! "

ben wrote on Mar 17, 2010 9:22 PM:

" i still read all this about the dui that have happened latly why nothing ever said about officers when they get caught "

comatose on hw23 wrote on Mar 17, 2010 5:29 PM:

" good thought, polygraph testing is 99% accurate and I would bet that 90% of the community would be in favor. "

food 4 thought wrote on Mar 17, 2010 2:56 PM:

" We can only speculate as to what will happen with this DUI case, what I find troubling is that this has been going on in our community for years.

With candidates again running unopposed in key positions in the upcoming election there seems to be no end in site to this nonsense. These key positions in our county should be subject to random polygraph testing. This can be accomplished! when a candidate signs up to run for a public position he or she would agree to waive their rights and acknowledge up front that they could be subject to polygraph testing. If a candidate is worried about becoming scrutinized due to the testing, don't run for office etc. Then when there is a complaint of unethical actions of a public figure, there would be a sworn affidavit drafted and signed by the complainant and polygraph testing would be administered. With this plan in place think of the problems it could eliminate. People would me more likely to come forward with their complaints without having the fear of repercussions from those in powerful positions. It would keep everyone honest and face it everyone, that's what its all about. "

DLB wrote on Mar 17, 2010 2:21 PM:

" comatose on hw23 - you and I are on the same page I think. That was exactly my point...the laws and punishments are not hard enough to be a deterrent! That is why Montana has repeated offenders in epic proportions. Why wait until someone has been caught 4 time before it is a felony?! That is why it is a joke. But, you are right, it is the drunk who ultimately makes the choice. I just think the legal deterrents are not strong enough. "

lonely skies wrote on Mar 16, 2010 10:34 PM:

" To Fedup I agree with you wholeheartidly I thought the same thing as soon as I read about a "crashing" this will never become of anything. Some of these people who are in their own little clique, let things go without mention, I guess you have to be a SPECIAL drunk or other to be able to do about anything. I bet the cops that got him got their fingers slapped. "

comatose on hw23 wrote on Mar 16, 2010 4:58 PM:

" DLB how do you figure that the DUI laws are a joke? It is not the Laws fault that drinkers decide to drive drunk on our highways. There shouldn't be leniency, they all need to have the book thrown at them, perhaps they will think twice about jumping behind the wheel in a drunken stupor! It should be automatic, you get caught breaking the law, you pay. The law is supposed to be blind as to who the individual breaking it is, dui is dui save the background consideration for the sentencing. "

me wrote on Mar 15, 2010 5:19 PM:

" i think you are confusing the term "minor" with the term "juvenile." a minor is under the age of 21. a juvenile is under 18. "

DLB wrote on Mar 15, 2010 4:38 PM:

" Five wrecks because of alcohol in just this one single report! Scary! Montana DUI laws are a joke. "

Get real wrote on Mar 15, 2010 2:51 PM:

" Hmmmm....yes a kid is considered an adult once they are 18. Doesn't mean they act like an adult. I think the only time they are not considered an adult is when it comes to alcohol. We have a law here in several states of the USA that states you are a minor until you are 21. I think it has been enforced for quite some time now, you should read up on the laws and quit blaming the local cops for something that is passed at the state and federal levels. "

MCA wrote on Mar 15, 2010 8:50 AM:

" To HMMM....
Why don't you ready the M.C.A. before commenting? There are certain Montana codes that when you read the statutes a minor is a person under 21..so yes, a MIP and unlawful transaction with a minor refers to a person under 21 years of age...I suggest you contact your legislators and talk to them about the laws that officers of this great state have to enforce...not just your local law enforcement. "

fedup wrote on Mar 14, 2010 5:24 PM:

" Pay special attention people, I believe that there is a WELL DESERVED DUI mentioned above that our honest County Attorney's office will let go away and the judge will go along with it! Can you guess which one? "

Hmmm wrote on Mar 14, 2010 10:39 AM:

" I don't get it. Why is it that an 18 and 19 year old persons being treated as a minor and a child. The charges can't possibly be for real. How can a person be accused of something that never happened? 18 and 19 are not minors and they are not children. This is non sense. Local law enforcement should be professional enough to get the charges right. "

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