Three Sentences Take Place In District Court
Three individuals were sentenced during hearings conducted in Roosevelt County District Court under Judge Benjamin Fosland on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
After pleading to the charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs during a hearing in September, Anthony Douglas Miller was sentenced on Wednesday. Unlike other sentences on Wednesday, his sentence was not based on a joint recommendation by the two parties.
Roosevelt County Attorney Thomas Bleicher recommended a three-year commitment with the Montana Department of Corrections so that Miller’s addiction issues could be addressed. Bleicher noted that Miller’s criminal history includes six drug-related misdemeanors.
Defense attorney Mark Epperson argued that because Miller doesn’t have any prior felonies, the defendant is still eligible for a deferred sentence. He said Miller wishes to arrange to attend a treatment facility on his own.
Miller told the judge that he wants to attend the Spotted Bull Recovery Center so he could be closer to his son. He also said he has a job lined up in Sheridan County.
Judge Fosland said he feels that Montana law requires him to give Miller a deferred sentence. Fosland ruled that Miller must serve a threeyear deferred sentence and complete an inpatient program within three months. He was given about 120 days credit for time served.
If Miller violates his probation requirements, he could face up to five years with the Department of Corrections.
“Just know that you will be on a pretty short leash going forward,” Fosland said.
William Brooks Firemoon received a three-year deferred sentence for the count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. The sentence was based on a joint recommendation.
Firemoon was also ordered to serve 60 days in jail, but he was given credit for 92 days served. He was urged to take advantage of the programs offered by the Department of Corrections.
Payton Brockie Brown was sentenced for one year with Department of Corrections for criminal possession of dangerous drugs. The sentence is to run consecutively with a charge in Yellowstone County. She was given credit for 100 days served.
Joshua Steven Primeau made not guilty pleas to four charges including criminal possession of dangerous drugs. An omnibus hearing was scheduled for Jan. 14, 2026.
Fosland granted the defense’s request for a $15,000 bond if he also complies with other bail restrictions.
Shadey Ann Marie Wienke changed her plea to guilty for criminal possession of dangerous drugs. A pre-sentencing investigation was ordered. She was released on her own recognizance.
