Area man admits probation violations

A Fort Thompson man admitted Tuesday to violating multiple terms of his probation from a third offense drunken driving conviction.

Maurice Rencountre, 32, admitted in court to missing at least six mandatory breathalyzer tests last year. The tests were part of the state 24/7 Sobriety program, which Rencountre was required to participate in as part of his probation.

Rencountre was arrested in May 2003 but then failed to appear at court for seven years. He was finally sentenced in August 2011 to a two-year suspended prison term and fined $500.

All of Rencountre’s suspended prison term could be reimposed when he is sentenced in February.

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