Bail is set at $10,000 for one of two teens accused of burglarizing a Grant Creek Home 10 days before the homeowner allegedly shot and killed the 17-year-old German exchange student.
18-year-old Tristan Staber appeared in Missoula County Justice Court on a felony charge of conspiracy to commit burglary and misdemeanor of conspiracy to commit criminal trespass.
Court documents show on April 17 Staber and a 16-year-old, referred to by the courts as "John Doe," were allegedly "car hopping " in the Grant Creek area. Police said Staber would act as a look out while the 16-year-old would run into open garages in an attempt to steal belongings from cars.
Documents show the teens got nothing from the first two garages, but when they came across a third open garage at the home of Markus Kaarma, they took credit cards, a bong, marijuana and an I-phone from the garage and two unlocked vehicles, belonging to Kaarma his wife Janelle Pflager.
Staber admitted his role in the theft to police in the first week of May. The other teen will appear in juvenile court.
10 days after his home was allegedly burglarized by the teens, on April 27 Kaarma shot and killed 17-year-old Diren Dede who prosecutors said entered the open garage door in search of an alcoholic beverage.
Kaarma is now charged with deliberate homicide. Staber said he and his alleged accomplice have no connection to Dede, and the other exchange student Dede was with the night of his death.
Monday, July 28 2014 6:06 AM EDT2014-07-28 10:06:34 GMT
Only final arguments and a ruling remain in the trial to determine whether Donald Sterling's estranged wife can sell the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.
Only final arguments and a ruling remain in the trial to determine whether Donald Sterling's estranged wife can sell the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.
Monday, July 28 2014 5:54 AM EDT2014-07-28 09:54:54 GMT
Two American aid workers have tested positive for the Ebola virus while working to combat an outbreak of the deadly disease at a hospital in Liberia, a relief group official said.
Two American aid workers have tested positive for the Ebola virus while working to combat an outbreak of the deadly disease at a hospital in Liberia, a relief group official said.
Monday, July 28 2014 4:07 AM EDT2014-07-28 08:07:33 GMT
After more than six weeks of sometimes testy talks, House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a compromise plan to fix a veterans health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records...
After more than six weeks of sometimes testy talks, House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a compromise plan to fix a veterans health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records covering up...
Tuesday, July 22 2014 1:04 PM EDT2014-07-22 17:04:28 GMT
The search for a missing kayaker will continue Monday on Flathead Lake, it's surrounding shores and the Flathead River, after he's been missing for more than 24 hours.
The search for a missing kayaker will continue Monday on Flathead Lake, it's surrounding shores and the Flathead River, after he's been missing for more than 24 hours.
Wednesday, June 18 2014 1:18 PM EDT2014-06-18 17:18:48 GMT
ABC Montana is hiring a News Digital Journalist for our new Western Montana morning show. This position will be based in Great Falls. We are the local HD leader and are on the cutting edge of technology in the market.
ABC Montana is hiring a News Digital Journalist for our new Western Montana morning show. This position will be based in Great Falls. We are the local HD leader and are on the cutting edge of technology in the market.
Thursday, July 17 2014 8:42 PM EDT2014-07-18 00:42:49 GMT
Montana Highway Patrol says alcohol and speed played a factor in a roll-over accident late Wednesday night that killed a 26-year-old Missoula man in Frenchtown.
Montana Highway Patrol says alcohol and speed played a factor in a roll-over accident late Wednesday night that killed a 26-year-old Missoula man in Frenchtown.
Sunday, July 27 2014 8:42 PM EDT2014-07-28 00:42:57 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - Officers arrested and booked 43 year old Jeremy S. Dreher this morning for First Degree Burglary and two warrants. Around 7 a.m. this morning police responded to a call from a homeowner who said a man was in her house with a gun.
SPOKANE, Wash. - Officers arrested and booked 43 year old Jeremy S. Dreher this morning for First Degree Burglary and two warrants. Around 7 a.m. this morning police responded to a call from a homeowner who said a man was in her house with a gun.
Wednesday, June 18 2014 1:36 PM EDT2014-06-18 17:36:34 GMT
ABC FOX Montana is hiring a News Digital Journalist for our TV station in Kalispell, MT. We are the local HD leader and are on the cutting edge of technology in the market. Live and work between Montana`s Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park.
ABC FOX Montana is hiring a News Digital Journalist for our TV station in Kalispell, MT. We are the local HD leader and are on the cutting edge of technology in the market. Live and work between Montana`s Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park.
Tuesday, July 22 2014 2:29 PM EDT2014-07-22 18:29:21 GMT
KHQ.COM- UPDATE: The Bugg Road fire burning 7 miles east of Tonasket, WA and has destroyed one structure and expanded to 1,700 acres on Tuesday.This fire started on Monday and by the end of the day had burned 1,000 acres. Air support and dozers are trying to keep the fire in check.
KHQ.COM- UPDATE: The Bugg Road fire burning 7 miles east of Tonasket, WA and has destroyed one structure and expanded to 1,700 acres on Tuesday.This fire started on Monday and by the end of the day had burned 1,000 acres. Air support and dozers are trying to keep the fire in check.
