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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

February 13, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Caledonia Police Department

Dylon Gerhard Erickson, 31, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/29/2022, Driver to Stop for Collision; Unattended Vehicle, Total Fees (including $500 in restitution) $650.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/31/2023):  Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Department of Corrections immediately after hearing – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow general, standard, and special conditions of probation – maintain contact with probation agent, Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No same or similar, Must come into compliance with any zoning regulations associated with trash from dismissed files by May 1, 2023.  8/4/2022, Obstruct Legal Process – Interfere With Peace Officer, Total Fees $150.  Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 358 for two years).  Credit for time served: three days.  Remaining days are to be served by 60 days after sentencing and served from Friday at 6:00 PM to Monday at 6:00 AM.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (1/31/2023):  Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to D.O.C immediately after this hearing – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow general, standard, and special conditions of probation, Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota D.O.C., 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 he is subject to testing by law enforcement or probation agent if on supervised probation. 

Kathleen Ann Scott, 43, Caledonia, Minn.; 11/5/2022, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/Without Plates on Public Streets/Highways, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 

Chatfield Police Department

Marilyn Kathleen Merrill, 77, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/20/2023, Failure to Yield at Intersection, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Kelsey Marie Andera, 32, Decorah, Iowa; 11/25/2022, D.W.I. – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $390.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 88 days for one year).  Credit for time served: two days.  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/30/2023):  Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program – do not drive a motor vehicle unless it is equipped with an ignition interlock device as defined in Minn. Stat. 171.306 for as long as it is required by the State of Iowa – no driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – not be required to submit to a chemical dependency evaluation since defendant is a resident of Iowa.

Garrett Lee Cardenas, 22, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/8/2022, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. 

Alex Dean Ellis, 33, Mabel, Minn.; 11/15/2022, Disorderly – Offensive/Obscene, Fine $300, Total Fees $390.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/24/2023): Sign Probation Agreement – all conditions at the discretion of probation agent, Contact with probation – follow all requests of probation agent, Follow all instructions of probation – defendant should follow any recommendations of probation agent for programming or assessments and follow all recommendations, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications) – at the discretion of probation agent, No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications) – at discretion of probation agent, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors.

Michael Howard Ellis, 34, Mabel, Minn.; 11/15/2202, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $300, Total Fees $390.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/24/2023): Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), – at discretion of probation agent, No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications) – at discretion of probation agent, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive or disorderly behaviors, Sign Probation Agreement – if agent feels defendant may be released sooner that is at their discretion – follow all recommendations of probation agent, Contact with probation – follow all requests of probation agent, Follow all instructions of probation – defendant should follow any recommendations of probation agent for programming or assessments and follow all recommendations.

Harvey J. Hershberger, 71, Harmony, Minn.; 12/1/2022, Failure to Yield at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.  12/1/2022, Headlights Required – Any Other Time Visibility is Impaired, Fine $40. 

Shari Lynn Markowski, 45, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/26/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 

Carlos Humberto Rodriguez-Olivero, 38, Preston, Minn.; 12/29/2022, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

James Major Brumfield, 20, Preston, Minn.; 11/8/2022, Disorderly Conduct – Brawling or Fighting, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.   

Michael Frederick Fisher, 41, Caledonia, Minn.; 8/26/2022, 4th Degree D.W.I. – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $400.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/26/2023): Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota D.O.C., No alcohol/controlled substance use or possession (except those prescribed by a physician and then only in the amounts and dosages prescribed), No possession of alcohol or drugs – unless prescribed, Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement.

Tucker James Haag, 22, Melrose, Wis.; 11/19/2022, Speeding (76/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.  11/19/2022, No Proof of Insurance – Driver, Fine $200. 

Charlene Renee Jameson, 47, Caledonia, Minn.; 11/10/2022, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (70/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Anthony Robert Kocian, 37; 11/8/2022, Disorderly Conduct – Brawling or Fighting, Fine $75, Total Fees $150.   Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for six months).   Unsupervised probation for six months (1/26/2023): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Report any new offenses to the prosecutor within three business days. 

Luis Fernando Montalvo, 28, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/25/2023, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 

Anne Louise Novak, 53, Winona, Minn.; 11/17/2022, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.  11/17/2022, No Proof on Insurance – Driver, Fine $200. 

Hayden Tuff Reinders, 21 Eau Claire, Wis.; 12/11/2022, Careless Driving – Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on Street or Highway, Fine $325, Total Fees $400.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/30/2023): Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – as directed by agent – sign releases and follow all recommendations (completed), Attend M.A.D.D. Impact Panel (completed), Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No same or similar. 

Torria Dil Anna Avery Sims, 25, Caledonia, Minn.; 11/9/2022, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  11/9/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200. 

Anthony Douglas Schiller, 26, La Crosse, Wis.; 11/16/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

La Crescent Police Department

Tuesday Patrice Camps, 22, Holmen, Wis.; 12/28/2022, Speeding (54/40), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Tarini Danielle Jo Eggert, 23, Peterson, Minn.; 1/24/2023, Speeding (62/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.

Ratha Elliott, 58, La Crescent. Minn.; 1/27/2023, Driver Approaching Intersection Fails to Yield Right of Way, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Matthew Thomas Jeffers, 22, La Crosse, Wis.; 8/31/2022, D.W.I. – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $325, Total Fees $500.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for one year).  Credit for time served: three days.  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/26/2023):  Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – as directed by agent – sign releases and follow all recommendations, Attend M.A.D.D. Impact Panel, Comply with interstate compact requirements.

Haaken Walter Mahr, 18, Dorchester, Iowa; 1/18/2023, Speeding (64/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.

Alex Scott Rask, 27, New Albin, Iowa; 12/30/2022, Uninsured Vehicle – Driver Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

Gulab Singh, 26, Richmond Hill, N.Y.; 12/9/2022, Duty to Drive With Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Carter Dale Gappa, 27, Glenville, Minn.; 12/25/2022, Entering Posted Land Prohibited; Without First Obtaining Permission From Owner, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Gregory Scott Norby, 56, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/7/2023, Game and Fish – Unlawfully Import Cervidae Carcasses, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 

Gregory Scott Olson, 46, Farmington, Minn.; 11/30/2022, No Blaze Orange During Firearm Deer Season, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. 

MN State Patrol – Rochester

Ralph George Anderson, 73, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/5/2022, Speeding (76/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Kevin Lee Copeman, 47, Chatfield, Minn.; 11/14/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.  11/14/2022, No Insurance Driver, Fine $200.  11/14/2022, Expired Registration, Fine $30.

Kristi Lee Fultz, 64, Spring Grove, Minn.; 1/12/2023, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Damon Robert Hanson, 35, Stewartville, Minn.; 1/16/2023, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Stephan P. Mondesir, 24, Brooklyn, N.Y.; 11/21/2022, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Todd Allen Northway, 63, Wykoff, Minn.; 1/16/2023, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Colter James Payne, 39, Adams, Minn.; 11/6/2022, Display Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.

Tyson Raymond Ristau, 25, Preston, Minn.; 1/1/2023, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. 

Moriah Scott, 28, Rochester, Minn.; 1/17/2023, Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.

Derek Dean Stortz, 33, Mabel, Minn.; 11/18/2022, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. 

Carl Ray Whitson, 64, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/3/2022, Speeding (90/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $390. 

Barry G. Will, 31, Rushford, Minn.; 11/12/2022, Speeding (44/35), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.  11/12/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200.  11/12/2022, No Insurance Owner, Fine $200. 

Deandre Antonio Jackson, 27, Roseville, Mich.; 11/11/2022, Speeding (61/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. 

Roger Frank O’Bieglo, 73, Waterford, Wis.; 1/18/2023, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Kessa Lynn Marie Seekamp, 35, West Salem, Wis.; 1/23/2023, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. 

Preston Police Department

Earl Hunter Jr., 51, Maplewood, Minn.; 11/3/2022, Speeding (60/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Paul Weston Schultz, 21, Sun Prairie, Wis.; 10/30/2022, Speeding (60/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $160. 

Brendan Turner Stockdale, 22, Preston, Minn.; 12/10/2022, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37. 

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March 6, 2023 By Troy Christianson Leave a Comment

Question: I read your article last week about trailer safety. I would like more information on trailer hitch ball sizes and why they have different sizes?

Answer: There are four different trailer hitch ball sizes. Each size has a different weight rating related to the trailer you are pulling. It is very important to make sure you always use the proper ball size with the trailer you are pulling. The ball size required for the trailer is stamped on the coupler of the trailer. If you use the wrong size ball, the trailer will not latch properly and could come disconnected. Once you have the ball connected to the coupler, you need to latch down and put a pin through the coupler to keep it secured. 

Trailer hitch ball sizing:

• A 1 7/8-inch ball has a gross towing weight of 2,000 to 3,500 pounds. It is commonly used for light trailers like a utility trailer or small fishing boat.

• A 2-inch ball has a gross towing weight of 3,500 to 12,000 pounds. It is used for pulling campers and bigger boats. 

• A 2 5/16-inch ball has a gross towing weight of 6,000 to 30,000 pounds. This size would be used for travel trailers and larger utility trailers. 

• The largest size is a 3-inch ball which has a 30,000 pound rating. This is usually used on livestock or large travel trailers.

You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always 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.  You can also email him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.

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