Posted by (+217) 10 years ago
I've been hearing stories of Rob Shipley's arrest etc. Does anyone know the facts?
Posted by (+1438) 10 years ago
Judging by the web cam it looks to be rotten weather for any big cleanup.
Posted by (+144) 9 years ago
I think he is trying.There has been improvement.I do not see people here clamboring over each other to go help him.Ok,why help him.What about clean up the neighborhood.It seems Ship has collected enough cr@p,I mean sh!t,wait I meant accumulation that it is hard for him to get rid of it.I know he does not want to part with anything,but it the right person talked to him he might be willing to,with a little planning ahead take some help on cleaning up his property around his house. I worked with a church onetime,they had people coming in a few times a week.They,I don`t know what they did but they got fed in the end.In one day,I,in cooperation with the Minister,transformed this bunch in to what is still known as My Homeless Army. There was heavy equipment for support but we cleaned up and and organized 11 acres in one day.When these guys got done and the bus picked them up they were scratched and bloody with their clothes torn and they were beat.I held up the bus and went in to the office and said I need some money,I got what I asked for immediately.I would have taken it out of my pay had they not.The bus took them back to the church for their feed.Some applied for and were given employment.They came for a free meal,they told me,several of them after that day,that was the best day they had ever had.As far as I know the Church still does this but we decided we were a commercial bussiness and it was better that they do deeds for individuals who need help and so I had to decline their requests to come once a week.I paid them $5 tip apiece if I remember right as they were working for the church and I could not pay them.Everyone of them did a days work except one.He stood clearly out of the way and was certainly in charge.I got him a dollar in his pocket even though he was in charge.
Posted by (+81) 9 years ago
What you don't understand is that Rob does not consider his stuff junk or crap. He considers his yard an artistic celebration of his life and a tourist attraction for Miles City.
Posted by (+144) 9 years ago
I understand that fully.I mentioned that I am sure he does not want to get rid of anything.You might go in to someone`s house and they have a picasso on the wall and think that should be taken down and a boar`s head that you stalked and killed in Africa,a magnificent trophy,and had stuffed put in it`s place.A friend of mine told me about a car that his dad had.He helped move it many times,through the sale of three houses even over the years.This guy`s dad was going to restore the car,it was so important to him,and it was a neat car by the way,but he had proposed to his wife in that car.When he died,this guy`s mom,one of the first things she said was get that car out of here.It got scrapped.I gave a piece of jewelry to a woman who would not be without it even in the shower, who had it stolen as she lay dying at age 39.That would mean a lot to me if I had it,but it probably got traded for some meth.So just because you think something has no worth,that is just your opinion,not that of the person who places value on it.I also said Shipley`s yard is full of sh!t and [email protected],give me a break.It is Sunday and I was just preaching a bit.
Posted by (+9547) 9 years ago
Every NDJ post sounds better if you put a little honky-tonk behind it.
Posted by (+72) 9 years ago
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Posted by (+72) 9 years ago
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Posted by (+72) 9 years ago
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Posted by (+19064) 9 years ago
That's great -- both for the use of ellipses and for knowing your Ship. Throw in spaces, though, so you don't whack out the website formatting.
Posted by (+2873) 9 years ago
Posted by (+10054) 9 years ago
Miles City Star wrote:Mayor Butch Grenz requested a temporary order of protection against Rob Shipley in 16th Judicial District Court Monday morning.
Also Monday morning, a trustee’s sale of property belonging to Rob Shipley that was scheduled for this morning has been postponed until Jan. 28.
No reason was given for the postponement.
Grenz cites stalking as the reason for his request.
“Mr. Shipley has caused me substantial emotional distress by harassing, threatening and intimidating me through electronic communication. ...” Grenz wrote on the document.
He included a few e-mails from Shipley in the petition for the order of protection. Some of the e-mails refer to public nuisance proceedings by the city against Shipley on his residence at 603 S. Fourth St. The home was also the focus of a public nuisance charge, for which Shipley was found guilty. He was given until Dec. 26 to clean up the property.
In the November, 2013 trial, Shipley was sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined $500. The jail time and $300 was suspended if he cleaned the yard.
Grenz requested Monday that Shipley be ordered to stay at least 1,500 feet from him, his home, City Hall and his businesses.
Grenz also requested Shipley get a psychological evaluation.
The order was signed by City Attorney Dan Rice on Jan. 8.
As for the trustee’s sale, Recontrust Company postponed today’s sale without stating a reason. The company handles the foreclosure process for lenders, and was handling the case for Bank of America.
The sale was to take place at the Custer County Courthouse. The sale was originally set for Nov. 30, 2012, but that date also was postponed.
According to a legal notice that appeared in the Miles City Star in 2012, the sale is the result of a default in the payment of a monthly installment that became due April 1 of 2012.
The notice said the lender is owed the unpaid principal balance of $65,051.29, along with the 7.75 percent interest, plus other fees and charges.
http://www.milescitystar....st-citizen
Posted by (+132) 9 years ago
Can anyone post a pic of the property. I haven't done a drive by for a few years.
Posted by (+2332) 9 years ago
I wonder if NDJ is aware that they should place a -space- between each complete sentence.It is very aggravating to read their stupidity without them.
Anyhow, just popping in to say how much I love how ol' Butchy has to keep Rob away from him with a restraining order. Seems Rob is just a TERRIBLE nuisance to this community and our Mayor.
Sidenote: Kinda interesting that the Mayor can receive a restraining order against someone for such petty stuff, yet a close friend of mine cannot against a literally bat-poop insane woman who chooses to stalk her frequently, and has continued to do so for well over two years. Oh well, tax dollars well spent. Now then, who wants the best ribs in town?
Anyhow, just popping in to say how much I love how ol' Butchy has to keep Rob away from him with a restraining order. Seems Rob is just a TERRIBLE nuisance to this community and our Mayor.
Sidenote: Kinda interesting that the Mayor can receive a restraining order against someone for such petty stuff, yet a close friend of mine cannot against a literally bat-poop insane woman who chooses to stalk her frequently, and has continued to do so for well over two years. Oh well, tax dollars well spent. Now then, who wants the best ribs in town?
Posted by (+15599) 9 years ago
I don't think you understand the gravity of the situation, Josh. I am NO fan of the mayor, but I think his actions are prudent. He has a responsibility to protect himself, his family, his businesses, and those at City Hall. Basically, because Butch has the same schedule as Amtrak (don't know where he is, when) Mr. Shipley legally has to stay clear of downtown. This is a good thing.
Posted by (+2332) 9 years ago
Eh, I could honestly care less where Rob is. However it isn't as hard to find Mr. Mayor as one would think. Look for his old truck, and you got 'em. Or, as one of my more distant family members did... drive your truck through the "sheetter" at the Boardwalk while drunk at 3am-ish. That'll find him.
Posted by (+750) 9 years ago
His place was supposed to go up for auction today. Has anybody heard if it did or not?
Posted by (+2873) 9 years ago
Article in the paper tonight said the sale was cancelled and no new date was given.
Posted by (+19064) 9 years ago
@Wendy -- from the news clipping Larry posted above:
"According to a legal notice that appeared in the Miles City Star in 2012, the sale is the result of a default in the payment of a monthly installment that became due April 1 of 2012."
"According to a legal notice that appeared in the Miles City Star in 2012, the sale is the result of a default in the payment of a monthly installment that became due April 1 of 2012."
Posted by (+913) 9 years ago
Same old Same old for Robby. 24th of December was his deadline for cleaning up. Still not done, mayor gets order of protection, Robbie continues to wander around town. He faces no consequences. I understand the man has problems but, he just keeps thumbing his nose at Miles City.
Posted by (+19064) 9 years ago
Run for mayor, "lucym", and show 'em how it's done. 
Posted by (+194) 9 years ago
Just wondering....
If the bank now owns the property enough to try and sell it, what's Rob's incentive to clean it up? Seems to me that proceeding to throw him in jail on the clean up order may pose some interesting legal issues over who is now responsible for the condition of the property.
I'm guessing a lawsuit may be why the bank canceled the sale?
Regardless, I predict more lawsuits for the Mayor and the City before the mess is gone. That is, if Rob has any dough left.
If the bank now owns the property enough to try and sell it, what's Rob's incentive to clean it up? Seems to me that proceeding to throw him in jail on the clean up order may pose some interesting legal issues over who is now responsible for the condition of the property.
I'm guessing a lawsuit may be why the bank canceled the sale?
Regardless, I predict more lawsuits for the Mayor and the City before the mess is gone. That is, if Rob has any dough left.
Posted by (+19064) 9 years ago
More news about this in today's Miles City Star:
Public nuisance appeal dismissed
Published: Fri, 02/14/2014 - 2:05pm
Section: Top Local News
By Elaine Forman
Local resident Rob Shipley’s appeal of a public nuisance conviction was dismissed because Shipley failed to appear at the hearing Thursday morning, according to a 16th District Court order.
District Judge Michael Hayworth made the order.
Judge Leroy Not Afraid had presided at the Nov. 25 City Court trial and found Shipley guilty of maintaining a public nuisance for the condition of his property at 603 S. Fourth St.
Hayworth’s dismissal order stated, “In light of the Defendant’s choice to fail to appear for Arraignment on the appeal the Defendant initiated, the appeal cannot proceed ... the Defendant’s appeal is dismissed.”
It went on to say the judgement of the City Court is reinstated and that Shipley must comply with the City Court judgement.
Not Afraid had sentenced Shipley to 90 days in jail and fined him $500. The judge suspended the jail time and $300 on the condition Shipley clean his yard in 30 days.
Not Afraid told Shipley if he failed to do so, or failed to do it according to Mayor Butch Grenz’s satisfaction, “I guarantee you, Mr. Shipley, that you will serve jail time and you will be billed at that time (for the city crews doing the work), if you are found in violation.”
Shipley had paid the $200.
Judge Not Afraid could not be reached for comment on the penalty phase before presstime.
Miles City Deputy Attorney Jeff Noble prosecuted the case. Shipley represented himself.
A trustee’s sale on the property, unrelated to the case, has been postponed several times.
Public nuisance appeal dismissed
Published: Fri, 02/14/2014 - 2:05pm
Section: Top Local News
By Elaine Forman
Local resident Rob Shipley’s appeal of a public nuisance conviction was dismissed because Shipley failed to appear at the hearing Thursday morning, according to a 16th District Court order.
District Judge Michael Hayworth made the order.
Judge Leroy Not Afraid had presided at the Nov. 25 City Court trial and found Shipley guilty of maintaining a public nuisance for the condition of his property at 603 S. Fourth St.
Hayworth’s dismissal order stated, “In light of the Defendant’s choice to fail to appear for Arraignment on the appeal the Defendant initiated, the appeal cannot proceed ... the Defendant’s appeal is dismissed.”
It went on to say the judgement of the City Court is reinstated and that Shipley must comply with the City Court judgement.
Not Afraid had sentenced Shipley to 90 days in jail and fined him $500. The judge suspended the jail time and $300 on the condition Shipley clean his yard in 30 days.
Not Afraid told Shipley if he failed to do so, or failed to do it according to Mayor Butch Grenz’s satisfaction, “I guarantee you, Mr. Shipley, that you will serve jail time and you will be billed at that time (for the city crews doing the work), if you are found in violation.”
Shipley had paid the $200.
Judge Not Afraid could not be reached for comment on the penalty phase before presstime.
Miles City Deputy Attorney Jeff Noble prosecuted the case. Shipley represented himself.
A trustee’s sale on the property, unrelated to the case, has been postponed several times.
Posted by (+38) 9 years ago
What's that old saying about a man representing himself has a fool for a client? Or maybe he bills himself and claims a tax deduction?
Posted by (+6173) 9 years ago
He would be a fool. Atty fees in a case like this would not be deductible.
Posted by (+38) 9 years ago
Indeed. I was being sarcastic. He is his own worst enemy. Hope nothing bad happens.
Posted by (+9) 9 years ago
Everyone should leave the poor man alone and call hoarders buried alive if it's such a problem .. Who knew a mans yard could cause so much talk
Posted by (+72) 9 years ago
Why thank you Miss Suella..... It igreat to see you don't hold garudes since I was the one who who David kicked out of the Olive............ I will be down at the bank Tuesday looking for refancing......Hope you put a good word into the big guy there since you recognizre that I am a poor man very a financial wizard.... Thanks again most leanred lady!!!!!
Posted by (+2332) 9 years ago
If ol' robby boy can't keep his Golf Course front property clean so it doesn't look like a dump, he should be forced to do something about it one way or another. Hell, if I was his next door neighbor I would have issues with it and probably take a bobcat to his lawn. I don't want to look out my window and see a garbage dump next to my house.
Posted by (+9) 9 years ago
no I don't hold grudges life is too short .. we all have our faults no one is perfect, so I don't know why everyone pretends to be 
... "poor" in wrong context ..
Boatley is a smart guy he knows his limitations i am sure. I hope the case works out for Shipley and everyone else.
[This message has been edited by Suella Hughes (2/20/2014)]
... "poor" in wrong context .. Boatley is a smart guy he knows his limitations i am sure. I hope the case works out for Shipley and everyone else.
[This message has been edited by Suella Hughes (2/20/2014)]
Posted by (+31) 9 years ago
Same old Same old for Robby. 24th of December was his deadline for cleaning up. Still not done, mayor gets order of protection, Robbie continues to wander around town. He faces no consequences. I understand the man has problems but, he just keeps thumbing his nose at Miles City
Nothing has changed?!?!
Posted by (+2695) 9 years ago
Pretty sad that the city is scared of him. He is above the law I guess
Posted by (+1445) 9 years ago
Rob spent a day in Broadus' (Powder River County) jail recently. Something to do with a traffic violation or two.
Posted by (+31) 9 years ago
Yet his yard is still mess and the city is doing nothing!!! It is such a joke and this town is laughing about how its being handled by our mayor and city officials.
Posted by (+913) 9 years ago
To Shipley's credit he did get the garage doors closed and got a new lawn ornament, White Cadillac Limo.
Posted by (+1272) 9 years ago
I hate to add to this craziness, but having been home this weekend and my mother's house being across the street, I have to say that mess is crazy! It's 10X as bad as it was when I was home 2 years ago. Something must be done!!
On another note, I was a little saddened by the condition of many many yards throughout town as I drove around.
Pride in the look of the back areas of the city seems hit or miss. The up-front places are beautiful as always!
On another note, I was a little saddened by the condition of many many yards throughout town as I drove around.
Pride in the look of the back areas of the city seems hit or miss. The up-front places are beautiful as always!
Posted by (+81) 9 years ago
Drive around the block and look at the Mayor's used car lot and then you will see why Shipley doesn't do anything.
Posted by (+233) 9 years ago
ya all talk about Shipley....what about Stacy,,, at the end of Jackson ST, That is so bad over there,unreal and he gets away with it also
Posted by (+2695) 9 years ago
He is out of city limits though not next to the golf coarse.