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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

February 27, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Caledonia Police Department

Samuel Arthur Sherod, 21, Minneapolis, Minn.; 12/3/2022, Speeding (60/50), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Kenneth Dean Sjarpe, 61, Rochester, Minn.; 9/18/2022, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle -Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Total Fees $175. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 86 days for one year). Credit for time served: four days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/13/2023): Attend MADD Impact Panel – set up by probation agent, Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota DOC, Report to agent as directed – when released from jail, Follow all instructions of probation – abide by any and all rules and reasonable directives of the supervising agent, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Alisha Sue McHan, 34, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/2/2022, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 

Evan James Richardson, 36, Canton, Minn.; 8/22/2022, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/13/2022): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, 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), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No mood-altering chemicals, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – at the discretion of probation agent, Anger management, Random testing – at the discretion of probation.

Shannon Reese Schmidt, 50, Wykoff, Minn.; 12/2/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Terry Allen Schultz, 57, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/21/2022, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 88 days for one year). Credit for time served: two days. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/13/2022): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program – defendant will not drive a motor vehicle unless it is equipped with an ignition interlock device as defined in Minnesota Staute. 171.306 for as long as it is required by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, Complete Chemical Assessment – and follow all recommendations (completed), Successfully complete a 10-week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders program through the V.A. and provide proof of completion to the prosecutor and the Court on or before June 1.

Benjamin Joseph Swinton, 35, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/5/2023, Loud Music/Party/Language/Conduct, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Justice Ronald-Charles Wise, 18, Manly, Iowa; 11/27/2022, Duty to Drive With Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 11/27/2022, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Kevin Joseph Banks, 22, West Concord, Minn.; 1/21/2023, Speeding – Exceed Speed Limit Posed in Local Jurisdiction Speed Zones (64/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.

Shay Christian Cody, 51, Spring Grove, Minn.; 2/4/2023, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Jordan Robert Hayes, 35, La Crescent, Minn.; 11/27/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 11/27/2022, No Insurance – Driver Violation, Fine $200. 11/27/2022, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30.

Lori Jo Romo, 60, Arkdale, Wis.; 11/30/2022, Speeding (77/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Theodore Francis Sojka, 75, Decorah, Iowa; 2/5/2023, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

La Crescent Police Department

Gabrielle Nicole Drews, 19, Mapleton, Minn.; 2/9/2023, Speeding (64/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Ashlee Michon Hoffman, 29, Onalaska, Minn.; 12/3/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 12/3/2022, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating at Motor Vehicle, Fine $200.

MN State Patrol – Rochester

Gabriel Thomas Erwin, 32, Mabel, Minn.; 11/23/2022, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 11/23/2022, Engage in Cellular Phone or Video Call (While Driving), Fine $50.

Rebecca Anne Franzen, 22, Winona, Minn.; 1/15/2023, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Teresa Mary Nielsen, 66, Hokah, Minn.; 2/12/2023, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (59/40), Fine $60, Total $135.

Melody Maye Pahl, 60, Oelwein, Iowa; 12/2/2022, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (59/40), Fine $60, Total $135.

Nevis Margaret Perry, 68, Tomah, Wis.; 2/12/2023, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (57/40), Fine $60, Total $135.

Aubrey Lee Schroeder, 42, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/3/2023, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Rushford Police Department

Tina Marie Godoy-Morales, 43, Rushford, Minn.; 11/27/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 11/27/2022, No Proof of Insurance – Owner, Fine $200.

Carter Donald Weidemann, 22, Peterson, Minn.; 12/14/2022, Possession Open Bottle in Motor Vehicle, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

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Ask a Trooper

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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