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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

May 8, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Caledonia Police Department

Steven Joseph Zahn, 53, Caledonia, Minn.; 3/20/2023, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Leopoldo Garza, 44, Lime Springs, Iowa; 2/11/2023, Speeding (73/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.  2/11/2023, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100.

Josie Joe Martin, 43, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/2/2023, Parking Central Business District, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Bernard Joseph Wetli, 64, Decorah, Iowa; 4/6/2023, Engage in Cellular Phone or Video Call (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Hokah Police Department

Erin Marie McKay, 25, Harmony, Minn.; 4/6/2023, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (43/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Rene Paul Zimmerman, 43, Genoa, Wis.; 2/10/2023, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  2/10/2023, No Motor Vehicle Insurance – Driver, Fine $200.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office 

Heather Marie Bjorge, 37, Onalaska, Wis.; 2/25/2023, Speeding (65/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Shawna Lee Bonnett, 44, Brownsville, Minn.; 4/7/2023, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (60/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Samuel Jerome Boudreau, 26, Dakota, Minn.; 4/13/2023, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  4/13/2023, No Proof of Insurance – Driver, Fine $200.

Derek James Drew, 33, Decorah, Iowa; 3/23/2023, Drive at Less Than Posted Minimum Speed Level, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Alan Curtis Frydenlund, 63, Spring Grove, Minn.; 4/17/2023, Winter Parking, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Mikel Marie Herman, 25, Caledonia, Minn.; 12/3/2022, DWI – Fourth Degree Driving While Impaired; Described, Fine $300, Total Fees $400.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days).  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (3/29/2023): Complete Chemical Assessment – defendant will complete and follow the recommendations of a chemical use assessment (already received), Report any new offense to the prosecutor within three business days.

Kimberlee Anne Hodyniak, 38, Hokah, Minn.; 2/12/2023, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.

Jacob Cole Lindberg, 33, Holmen, Wis.; 4/3/2023, Speeding (63/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Nathan Lucas Mathsen, 39, Spring Grove, Minn.; 2/10/2023, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Restitution $400, Total Fees $475.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for six months).  Unsupervised probation for six months – Conditions (4/25/2023): Pay restitution – 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, Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No same or similar offenses while on unsupervised probation.

Jesus Ordonez Morales, 36, Postville, Iowa; 4/15/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Zebulon Luke Mumm, 25, La Crosse, Wis.; 4/18/2023, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.

Diane Helen Otterness, 73, Spring Grove, Minn.; 4/13/2023, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Joshua John Prochaska, 38, Houston, Minn.; 2/9/2023, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.  2/9/2023, No Insurance – Driver Violation, Fine $200.  2/9/2023, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30.

Chad William Stutzka, 50, Houston, Minn.; 2/11/2023, Operate Motor Vehicle After License Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Camron John Sylling, 22, Eitzen, Minn.; 4/4/2023, Compose, Read, or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Cullen Seamus Cams-Hilliker, 45, Houston, Minn.; 4/19/2023, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

La Crescent Police Department

Charles Lewis Johnson, 49, Hokah, Minn.; 3/24/2023, Speeding (69/50), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Elias James McCool, 18, La Crescent, Minn.; 4/18/2023, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100.

Mark Francis Melde, 33, La Crescent, Minn.; 4/18/2023, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100.

Carter Evin Todd, 18, La Crescent, Minn.; 4/9/2023, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.

MN State Patrol – Rochester

Gasim Andreabdalla Dimbiti, 31, Rochester, Minn.; 2/10/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Karrie Lynn Heydt, 54, Stewartville, Minn.; 2/13/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Jennifer Lynn Morgan, 68, Houston, Minn.; 2/11/2023, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.

Raymond Edward Poulin, 51, Winona, Minn.; 2/11/2023, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Lee Travis Zenke, 28, Robbinsdale, Minn.; 2/12/2023, Fail to Change Address/Name (on Driver’s License) Within 30 Days, Fine $20, Total Fees $95.

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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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