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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

May 1, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Kyle Alexander Sears, 35, Ostrander, Minn.; 3/10/2023, Animal Ordinance Running at Large, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Hokah Police Department

David John Blackstone, 55, Holmen, Wis.; 2/1/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.   2/1/2023, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (42/30), Fine $50.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Xavier David Chloupek, 19, Decorah, Iowa; 2/23/2023, Vehicle Parked Within Ten Feet of Fire Hydrant, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.  2/23/2023, Winter Parking/Fail to Move Vehicle for Snow Removal, Fine $10.

Taylor James Murphy, 29, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/6/2023, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.  2/6/2023, No Insurance – Driver Violation, Fine $200.

Billy Jay Ortiz, 35, Peterson, Minn.; 3/15/2023, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.

Jayla Bryane Queen, 21, Winona, Minn.; 2/4/2023, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.

Emma Rose Tyribakken, 19, Dorchester, Iowa; 4/3/2023, Vehicle Parked Where Prohibited by Sign, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Skye Michael Welch, 19, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/13/2023, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

John Owen Wojahn, 39, Houston, Minn.; 3/28/2023, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Antwon Lewis Hurdle, 27, La Crescent, Minn.; 2/5/2023, Operate Motor Vehicle After License Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Joel Robert Greener, 23, Stoddard, Wis.; 4/8/2023, Take Fish Without a License, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.

Michael Ronald Rohrer, 63, Brownsville, Minn.; 3/11/2023, Take Fish Without a License, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.

MN State Patrol – Rochester

Matt Joseph Gehling, 45, Preston, Minn.; 3/27/2023, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Anthony Jerome Lamore, 36, West Salem, Wis.; 12/29/2022, Speeding (52/40), Total Fees $75.

Maxwell Thomas Olson, 24, La Crosse, Wis.; 3/22/2023, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Jacy Brooke Rieves-Green, 19, La Crosse, Wis.; 3/21/2023, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Preston Police Department

Gale Rene Julius, 50, Rochester, Minn.; 4/15/2023, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

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Ask A Trooper

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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