Felony Charges
• Donna Marie Brown, 48, of Preston, was charged in Fillmore County District Court on Monday, May 29, with assault with a dangerous weapon following a domestic disturbance in Preston on May 25. In addition to the felony cha
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Jun 8th, 2007
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Felony Dispositions
• Abbie Jo Flynn, 23, of Hager City, WI, was sentenced to 365 days in jail after pleading guilty to burglary; all other charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
According to court records, Flynn admitted to participating in the burglary of the Lanesboro High School on October 2, 2003, where money was stolen from a safe.
Judge Robert Benson ordered Flynn to serve 10 days beginning on July 1, 2007, and 10 days the beginning of each successive month. In addition, Flynn was fined $1500, ordered to pay restitution of $1195.81, and serve 100 hours of community service. Flynn must also write a letter of apology to the school.
• Casey Thomas Merchlewitz, 22, of Winona, was sentenced to 366 days in prison after being found guilty by a jury of assault. Judge Benson stayed imposition of sentencing for five years.
According to the criminal complaint, on June 13, 2004, Merchlewitz punched and kicked an Amish man during an altercation in rural Fillmore County.
Judge Benson ordered Merchlewitz to serve 180 days in jail. In addition, Merchlewitz was fined $2000, ordered to pay restitution of $1037, and write a letter of apology to the victim.
• Abbie Jo Flynn, 23, of Hager City, WI, was sentenced to 365 days in jail after pleading guilty to burglary; all other charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
According to court records, Flynn admitted to participating in the burglary of the Lanesboro High School on October 2, 2003, where money was stolen from a safe.
Judge Robert Benson ordered Flynn to serve 10 days beginning on July 1, 2007, and 10 days the beginning of each successive month. In addition, Flynn was fined $1500, ordered to pay restitution of $1195.81, and serve 100 hours of community service. Flynn must also write a letter of apology to the school.
• Casey Thomas Merchlewitz, 22, of Winona, was sentenced to 366 days in prison after being found guilty by a jury of assault. Judge Benson stayed imposition of sentencing for five years.
According to the criminal complaint, on June 13, 2004, Merchlewitz punched and kicked an Amish man during an altercation in rural Fillmore County.
Judge Benson ordered Merchlewitz to serve 180 days in jail. In addition, Merchlewitz was fined $2000, ordered to pay restitution of $1037, and write a letter of apology to the victim.
Lanesboro woman charged with stealing from employer
Fri, May 25th, 2007
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Shayla Christine Gerhke, 36, of Lanesboro, was charged in Fillmore County District Court with 12 felony counts of theft, for taking more than $10,000 belonging to Fillmore Family Resources, where she was employed. Fillmore Family Resources is a vict
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, May 18th, 2007
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Brian Keith Rathbun, 42, of Spring Valley was sentenced on April 30 in Fillmore County District Court after pleading guilty to several felony charges dating back to 2003.
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, May 4th, 2007
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Felony Charges
Three people appeared in court on Monday, April 30, facing felony charges for criminal damage to property for destroying rural mailboxes near Spring Valley in August 2006.
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Three people appeared in court on Monday, April 30, facing felony charges for criminal damage to property for destroying rural mailboxes near Spring Valley in August 2006.
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Apr 20th, 2007
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Richard Lee Olson, 46, address unknown, was charged in Fillmore County District Court on Monday, April 16, 2007, with three felony counts of aggravated forgery, possession of counterfeit checks and theft by check.
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Richard Lee Olson, 46, address unknown, was charged in Fillmore County District Court on Monday, April 16, 2007, with three felony counts of aggravated forgery, possession of counterfeit checks and theft by check.
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Apr 13th, 2007
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Felony Charges
• Timothy James Newman, 29, of Mabel, was charged in Fillmore County District Court on Monday, April 9, with burglary, a felony.
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• Timothy James Newman, 29, of Mabel, was charged in Fillmore County District Court on Monday, April 9, with burglary, a felony.
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Apr 6th, 2007
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• Nicholas Lee Menne, 26, of Cresco, was charged in Fillmore County District Court on Monday, April 2, 2007, with two counts of felony theft.
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• Nicholas Lee Menne, 26, of Cresco, was charged in Fillmore County District Court on Monday, April 2, 2007, with two counts of felony theft.
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Mar 30th, 2007
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Felony Charges
• Dwayne Jay Smith, 33, of Stewartville, was charged in District Court on March 26, 2007 with possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Smith is also charged with giving law enforcement a false name, driving after suspen .....
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• Dwayne Jay Smith, 33, of Stewartville, was charged in District Court on March 26, 2007 with possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Smith is also charged with giving law enforcement a false name, driving after suspen .....
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