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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

March 6, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Caledonia Police Department

Danielle Terese Erickson, 30, Caledonia, Minn.; 12/11/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Brian Michael Goetzinger, 45, Caledonia, Minn.; 12/10/2022, Motor Vehicle Registration – Unregistered – Certain Acts Forbidden, Fine $300, Total Fees $375.

Torria Dil Anna Avery Sims, 25, Caledonia, Minn.; 11/10/2022, No Proof of Insurance, Local Confinement – seven days.  Credit for time served: seven days.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Alexander Craig Clement, 21, Fountain, Minn.; 2/10/2023, Speeding (64/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Torres Kentay Harris, 43, Belleville, Ill.; 12/7/2022, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Andrew Dean Browns, 41, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/19/2023, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Carole Ann Collett, 74, Fountain, Minn.; 2/9/2023, Speeding (60/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Dennis Ray Hahn, 54, Houston, Minn.; 9/17/2022, Fifth Degree Assault – Fear, Total Fees $75.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/16/2023): Complete Chemical Assessment – obtain and complete a Chemical Dependency Assessment of the type/nature determined to be appropriate by the Minnesota Department of Corrections and follow all recommendations as to treatment resulting from that assessment, Pay restitution – if requested and permitted by Minnesota Law – any challenge to the amount of restitution must be made in writing to the court administrator within 30 days – defendant may not challenge restitution after the 30 day time period has passed, Contact with probation – contact with Department of Corrections within seven days, Complete Domestic Abuse Batterer’s Intervention Program and follow all recommendations as to treatment.

Mikayla Anne Mensink, 28, Houston, Minn.; 1/23/2023, Speeding (46/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Christopher David Pieper, 19, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/8/2023, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (85/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $275.

Ashton Kay Towne, 22, Spring Grove, Minn.; 1/26/2023, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/Without Plates on Public Streets/Highways, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.

Arianna Mae Williams, 21, La Crescent, Minn.; 2/9/2023, Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana – No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

La Crescent Police Department

Tressa Ryanin Poirer, 41, Tomah, Wis.; 12/9/2022, Duty to Drive With Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

MN State Patrol – Rochester

Bradley Joseph Curtis, 41, Bloomington, Minn.; 11/25/2022, Speeding (60/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Kayla Rose Head, 36, Lime Springs, Iowa; 2/13/2023, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Craig Merwin Heuser, 65, Houston, Minn.; 2/12/2023, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Stanley Johnson, 53, Rushford, Minn.; 12/7/2022, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Robert Michael O’Byrne, 72, Wykoff, Minn.; 1/16/2023, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Tonita Garcia Rodriguez, 61, Postville, Iowa; 2/11/2023, Speeding (59/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Waynette Michael Jones, 49, Edinburgh, Ind.; 12/6/2022, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fee $135.

Richard Ryan Kuehl, 40, Tomah, Wis.; 2/12/2023, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (57/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Jackie Lea Patschull, 41, La Crescent, Minn.; 2/13/2023, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Michelle Marie Schultz, 44, Winona, Minn.; 2/10/2023, Speeding (59/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Rushford Police Department

Jennifer Ruth Albrecht, 21, 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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