What are the probation violations Caleb Covey is accused of?

Caleb Covey is accused of abusing Wellbutrin and contacting a county jail inmate, violating his probation terms.

Why was Caleb Covey given a suspended sentence initially?

Judge Amy Eddy initially gave Covey a suspended sentence due to concerns about the state hospital's poor conditions.

When will Caleb Covey learn his fate regarding his sentence?

An adjudicatory hearing is scheduled for December 23, 2025, to determine Caleb Covey's future.

Home / Crime and Justice / Montana Man's Sentence Jeopardy Over Alleged Assault

Montana Man's Sentence Jeopardy Over Alleged Assault

29 Nov

•

Summary

Caleb Covey faces sentence revocation for alleged assault and break-in.
His 20-year suspended sentence from June is under review by Judge Eddy.
Probation violations include alleged Wellbutrin abuse and contact with an inmate.

Montana Man's Sentence Jeopardy Over Alleged Assault

Caleb Covey, a 39-year-old resident of Yaak, Montana, is currently in county jail, facing potential revocation of a 20-year suspended sentence handed down in June. The sentence was originally granted by Flathead County District Judge Amy Eddy, who cited the poor conditions at the Warm Springs State Hospital as a reason to avoid custody, opting instead for probation. However, Covey's release is now in question following his arrest on November 10 for allegedly breaking into a woman's home and assaulting her.

Prosecutors, led by Deputy County Attorney Jeff Zwang, are arguing for the revocation based on alleged violations of Covey's probation terms. These violations include purportedly obtaining and abusing Wellbutrin, an antidepressant, which a physician warned could render his antipsychotic medication ineffective. He is also accused of contacting a county jail inmate to assist with a prescription, violating a condition that prohibited contact with individuals in law enforcement custody.