Felony Sentencing
• Raquel Ann Marlow, 36, of Cresco, was sentenced by Judge Robert Benson in Fillmore County District Court on Monday, January 8, 2007, to 15 months in prison with a stay of execution for 10 years, after pleading guilty t
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
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Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Mar 9th, 2007
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Felony Charges
• Kristin Kathleen Sheldon, 19, of Spring Valley, was charged in Fillmore County District Court with felony possession of a controlled substance - marijuana and methamphetamine. Sheldon is free after posting $1000 bond.
According to court records, Sheldon was stopped for a traffic violation in Spring Valley on February 21, at which time law enforcement officers found marijuana and methamphetamine in her vehicle. In addition to the felony charges, Sheldon also faces misdemeanor charges for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, driving while impaired and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sheldon's next court appearance is scheduled for April 30, 2007.
• Tamera Lynn Austin, 37, of Austin, was charged in district court with possession of stolen checks, check forgery and receiving stolen property.
According to the criminal complaint, Austin, along with another woman and man, forged and cashed 10 checks totalling $950 belonging to an Eyota man on or around August 5, 2006.
Austin was released on her own recognizance with conditions. No date has been scheduled for her next court appearance.
Judge Judy
A researcher for the Judge Judy Show was in Preston on Tuesday looking at small claims cases that might be used on the TV show. The researcher, who is based in the Twin Cities and did not want her name used, said that she covers courts throughout the state of Minnesota for the show. On Monday, the woman had been at courthouses in Waseca, Albert Lea and Austin.
When asked if she had found any cases in Fillmore County suitable for the show, the researcher said, "One, but I can't tell you which one."
The researcher passes on the information to producers at the show, who in turn contact the plaintiff and defendant to see if they are interested in resolving their dispute in front of Judge Judy, who is a real judge.
When asked the time lag between identifying a case and it appearing on TV, the researcher said, "Pretty quick."
• Kristin Kathleen Sheldon, 19, of Spring Valley, was charged in Fillmore County District Court with felony possession of a controlled substance - marijuana and methamphetamine. Sheldon is free after posting $1000 bond.
According to court records, Sheldon was stopped for a traffic violation in Spring Valley on February 21, at which time law enforcement officers found marijuana and methamphetamine in her vehicle. In addition to the felony charges, Sheldon also faces misdemeanor charges for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, driving while impaired and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sheldon's next court appearance is scheduled for April 30, 2007.
• Tamera Lynn Austin, 37, of Austin, was charged in district court with possession of stolen checks, check forgery and receiving stolen property.
According to the criminal complaint, Austin, along with another woman and man, forged and cashed 10 checks totalling $950 belonging to an Eyota man on or around August 5, 2006.
Austin was released on her own recognizance with conditions. No date has been scheduled for her next court appearance.
Judge Judy
A researcher for the Judge Judy Show was in Preston on Tuesday looking at small claims cases that might be used on the TV show. The researcher, who is based in the Twin Cities and did not want her name used, said that she covers courts throughout the state of Minnesota for the show. On Monday, the woman had been at courthouses in Waseca, Albert Lea and Austin.
When asked if she had found any cases in Fillmore County suitable for the show, the researcher said, "One, but I can't tell you which one."
The researcher passes on the information to producers at the show, who in turn contact the plaintiff and defendant to see if they are interested in resolving their dispute in front of Judge Judy, who is a real judge.
When asked the time lag between identifying a case and it appearing on TV, the researcher said, "Pretty quick."
Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Jan 5th, 2007
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Doug Everett Hill, 37, of Austin, was charged in Fillmore County District Court on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, with check forgery, as well as receiving stolen property and possession of stolen checks.
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Wykoff man appears in court on burglary charges
Fri, Dec 8th, 2006
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A Wykoff man faces multiple felony charges for a series of burglaries in Wykoff, Spring Valley, Ostrander and Preston in August and September 2006.
Dominic Michael Stephas, 21, is free after posting $3,000 conditional bond on Monday, Decembe .....
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Dominic Michael Stephas, 21, is free after posting $3,000 conditional bond on Monday, Decembe .....
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Dec 1st, 2006
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Felony Charges
• Shawn Robert VanGundy, 21, of Houston, was charged in District Court with burglary and assault related to an incident in Rushford on November 23.
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• Shawn Robert VanGundy, 21, of Houston, was charged in District Court with burglary and assault related to an incident in Rushford on November 23.
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Nov 24th, 2006
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Felony Sentencing
• Dean Allen Merkel, 42, of Spring Valley, was placed on probation for 15 years after pleading guilty in District Court to manufacture of methamphetamine. Judge Robert Benson sentenced Merkel to five years in prison, but .....
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• Dean Allen Merkel, 42, of Spring Valley, was placed on probation for 15 years after pleading guilty in District Court to manufacture of methamphetamine. Judge Robert Benson sentenced Merkel to five years in prison, but .....
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Nov 17th, 2006
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Felony Charges
• Diane Elizabeth Dungy, 34, of rural Harmony, is free after posting $10,000 bond after being charged with felony possession of a controlled substance. Dungy appeared in District Court on Monday, November 13, 2006.
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• Diane Elizabeth Dungy, 34, of rural Harmony, is free after posting $10,000 bond after being charged with felony possession of a controlled substance. Dungy appeared in District Court on Monday, November 13, 2006.
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Oct 27th, 2006
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Felony Charges
• Rodney Roy Reichstadt, 21, of Spring Valley, was charged in Fillmore County District Court on Monday, October 23, 2006, with theft by check, a felony.
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• Rodney Roy Reichstadt, 21, of Spring Valley, was charged in Fillmore County District Court on Monday, October 23, 2006, with theft by check, a felony.
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Fillmore County District Court
Fri, Oct 20th, 2006
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Felony Charges
• Troy Alan Bothun, 24, of Chatfield was charged in District Court with burglary, theft, and receiving stolen property.
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• Troy Alan Bothun, 24, of Chatfield was charged in District Court with burglary, theft, and receiving stolen property.
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