Dispute over allegedly stolen camper lands 40-year-old in court

A dispute involving an allegedly stolen camper in late October netted a 40-year-old man felony and misdemeanor charges in Flathead County District Court.  

Prosecutors brought Donald Lester Church up on one felony count of assault with a weapon and a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief following the Oct. 29 confrontation. He is expected to appear before Judge Robert Allison on Nov. 7 for his arraignment. 

The confrontation occurred after two people came across their allegedly stolen camper on property along Hungry Horse Boulevard, according to court documents. As the pair attempted to retrieve the camper, Church threw a large piece of wood through the front driver's side window of their truck, court documents said.