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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

October 3, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Caledonia Police Department

Shay Robert McReynolds, 41, Caledonia, Minn.; 7/7/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

Chatfield Police Department

Gavin John Presnall, 23, Eyota, Minn.; 2/23/2022, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $500 until 9/12/2024), Total Fees $695.  Local Confinement – 365 days (stay for 362 days).  Credit for time served: three days.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (9/12/2022): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/program – including participation in classes, counseling, and/or evaluations as directed, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed., Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Cognitive skill training, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program. 

Fillmore County

Sheriff’s Office

Jack Richard Arneson, 20, Decorah, Iowa; 9/10/2022, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Cyril B. Bieger, 88, Condon, Mont.; 9/1/2022, Speeding (68/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Tylar James Miller, 25, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/6/2022, Drugs – 3rd Degree – Possess 10 Grams or More a Narcotic Drug Other Than Heroin, Fine $1,050, Total Fees $1,215.  Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility, St. Cloud – 27 months (stay for five years).  Local Confinement – 90 days (staggered sentencing). Defendant to serve 30 days jail by December 31. Defendant can serve his jail sentence in Houston County at his own expense. If defendant complies with staggered sentencing and if probation files a motion, the judge may order two, 30-day segments to be stayed. Supervised probation for five years – Conditions (9/12/2022): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/program – including participation in classes, counseling, and/or evaluations as directed, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed – defendant can transfer probation to Houston County, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – updated within 45 days Follow recommendations of evaluation, Aftercare, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, Cognitive skill training, Mental Health Evaluation – updated and follow recommendations within 45 days, Maintain employment and housing, No mood-altering chemicals (that contain CBD and/or THC). 4/6/2022, Possess Ammo/Any Firearm – Previous Felony Conviction, Fine $3,000 (stay $3,000 until 9/12/2025).  Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 365 days for three years).  Supervised probation for three years – Conditions (9/12/2022): Defendant to comply with all terms and conditions as stated in Count 1 (Consecutive/Concurrent). 

Eric Scott Orman, 34, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/30/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.   6/30/2022, No Motor Vehicle Insurance – Owner, Fine $200.  6/30/2022, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30.

Houston County

Sheriff’s Office

Brooke Terra Christian, 33, Caledonia, Minn.; 8/17/2022, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.   

Jason Frances Colsch, 48, Brownsville, Minn.; 4/9/2022, Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety (Concurrent/Consecutive), Total Fees $150.  Local Confinement – 180 days (stay 180 days for two years).  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (9/21/2022): Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Department of Corrections within 24 hours after this hearing – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow general and standard conditions of probation, Sign all releases of information – as directed, Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No trespassing (13384 Highway 26, Brownsville), Special and Standard terms are concurrent with probationary conditions in file 28-CR-15-223.

Richard Stanley Griffith, 63, Tallahassee, Fla.; 7/6/2022, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.   

Samantha-Jo Colleen Hodsdon, 38, Pine Island, Minn.; 7/24/2022, Speeding (70/50), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.

Jacob Roger-Wayne Meyer, 19, Rushford, Minn.; 9/12/2022, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $115. 

Nicole Marie Pearson, 42, Houston, Minn.; 7/11/2022, Controlled Substance Crime in the 5th Degree – Possession, Total Fees $150.  Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 363 days for two years).  Credit for time served: two days.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (8/31/2022): Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to DOC within 24 hours after this hearing – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow general and standard conditions of probation – follow directives of supervising agent, Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Sign all releases of information – as directed, No alcohol/controlled substance use, or possession – abstain entirely from the use or possession of alcohol or controlled substances that are not prescribed, Take medications as prescribed – upon reason to believe defendant has violated this term defendant subject to testing by law enforcement, Random testing – at the request of agent or an officer believing she may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation, Give a DNA sample when directed, Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota DOC. 

James Paul Tewes, 25, Eitzen, Minn.; 7/7/2022, No Proof of Insurance – Owner, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

La Crescent Police Department

Stacy Melissa Howard, 40, Hokah, Minn.; 7/6/2022, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Kamryann Korish, 18, La Crosse, Wis.; 8/27/2022, Speeding (63/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.

Katie Claire Larkin, 22, Rochester, Minn.; 9/6/2022, Speeding (58/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. 

Isaiah Desmond Sample, 25, Onalaska, Wis.; 7/30/2022, Speeding (76/50), Fine $100, Total Fees $275. 

MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Yia Yang, 50, St. Paul, Minn.; 8/28/2022, Fishing – Extra Line, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Daniel R. Reinsvold, 50, Onalaska, Wis.; 7/21/2022, Take Fish Without a License, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 

MN State Patrol – Rochester

Gina Eleyna Aguilar, 37, Minneapolis, Minn.; 5/8/2022, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Diana Doan, 24, Rochester, Minn.; 7/6/2022, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 

Rajita Devi Narahari, 39, Woodbury, Minn.; 8/24/2022, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Richard Todd Olson, 51, Farmington, Minn.; 8/9/2022, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Sandra Marie Underbakke, 58, Decorah, Iowa; 8/29/2022, Speeding (82/60), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Steven Charles Winter, 61, Wykoff, Minn.; 8/30/2022, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 

Karen Jean Coleman, 51, Winona, Minn.; 9/9/2022, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Travis Michael Dean Morse, 41, Chetek, Wis.; 7/6/2022, Commercial Motor Vehicle – Tire Defects, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Ryan Michael Murphy, 54, Onalaska, Wis.; 8/21/2022, Engage in Cellular Phone or Video Call (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  8/21/2022, No Insurance – Owner, Fine $200. 

Erica Diane Precht, 30, West Salem, Wis.; 8/21/2022, Speeding (59/50), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

William George Reynen, 26, Brownsville, Minn.; 7/8/2022, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. 

Patricia Ann Stellflue, 73, La Crosse, Wis.; 9/9/2022, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Rushford Police Department

Garrett Wesley McVicker, 36, Rushford, Minn.; 7/1/2022, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.  7/1/2022, No Proof of Insurance – Owner, Fine $200.  7/1/2022, Expired Tabs Under Six Months, Fine $30. 

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Ask a Trooper

October 2, 2023 By Troy Christianson Leave a Comment

Troy Christianson

Question: Is it illegal to honk your car horn in Minnesota? My friends and family members drive by our house, giving their horn a little honk and waving; is this illegal?  What if you’re behind someone at a stoplight who hasn’t noticed the light turned green — is it illegal to tap your horn to alert them?  And what about those car alarms that start honking if they sense an intruder?  Please explain.  Thank you.

Answer: Minnesota state law says, “Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway must be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet. However, the horn or other warning device must not emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle. The driver of a motor vehicle shall, when reasonably necessary to insure safe operation, give audible warning with the horn, but shall not otherwise use the horn when upon a highway.”

As stated, a motor vehicle’s horn is to be used to “insure safe operation.” I believe it is worded as this to help prevent and reduce the unnecessary honking to help avoid annoyance and harassment. By using the horn for potential safety issues it can help keep people alert and safe. As you mentioned being behind someone at a stoplight and they don’t notice the light turning green. Does sounding the horn help with safety? Another thing to be aware of is a number of “road rage” incidents start from honking the horn.

You can avoid a ticket – and a crash – if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and of course, drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.

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