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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

June 24, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Caledonia Police Department

Josen Patrick Duff-Griffith, 27, Minneapolis, Minn., 9/12/2023, Disorderly Conduct – Brawling or Fighting, Fine $75, Total Fees $150.

Robert Earl Ellenz, 66, Caledonia, Minn., 5/17/2024, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (50/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.

Arlin Mark Peterson, 72, Houston, Minn., 5/28/2024, Speeding (60/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Anna Elizabeth Wheat, 18, Mabel, Minn., 12/27/2023, DWI – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $800), Total Fees $300.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (6/7/2024): Complete Chemical Assessment  of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No same or similar, Random testing – at the request of agent or an officer believing she may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation, Follow all standard and general conditions of probation – defendant shall report to the DOC by the end of the day on June 10, Attend MADD Impact Panel and provide the certificate of completion to probation agent, Sign releases of information as directed – and provide them to probation agent.

Chatfield Police Department

Key Shauwn Nyheem Lewis, 26, Dubuque, Iowa, 3/23/2024, Speeding (45/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.   

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Simon Gray Anderson, 24, Minneapolis, Minn., 5/18/2024, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Adam Carter Colton, 36, North Oaks, Minn., 5/8/2024, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Isaac James Crawford, 31, Canton, Minn., 11/11/2023, Domestic Assault, Fine $300, Total Fees $465.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for one year).  Credit for time served: three days.  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (6/10/2024): Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if you change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed., Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – follow recommendations, Domestic abuse evaluation – follow recommendations, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive or disorderly behaviors, Domestic No Contact (DANCO).

Michael Lee Drake, 34, Lanesboro, MN; 12/14/2024, Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety, Fine $300.  Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 341 days for one year).  Credit for time served: 23 days.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (6/10/2024): Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, No alcohol/controlled substance use or THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs or THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores or establishments that sell THC, Random testing – at the request of a peace officer or probation agent to prove defendant is not using alcohol, THC, or controlled substance, Obtain driver’s license.

Matthew Robert Engen, 40, Preston, Minn., 2/28/2024, Stopping/Parking in Front of Private or Public Driveway, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Rodney Lee Folz, 56, Cresco, Iowa, 5/29/2024, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Jada Loro Jubek, 19, Rochester, Minn., 3/28/2024, Unsafe Equipment – Unsafe Tires, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Richard Allan Lafountain Jr., 40, Spring Valley, Minn., 3/27/2024, Speeding (83/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290.  3/27/2024, Proof of Insurance Requirement for Driver, Fine $200.

Jordan James Nelson, 19, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 5/17/2024, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Todd John Ollendieck, 57, Cresco, Iowa, 5/29/2024, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Josue Jalil Rodriguez-Guillermo, 18, Stewartville, Minn., 5/25/2024, Speeding (72/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Duane Dean Thornton, 64, Decorah, Iowa, 4/1/2024, Unsafe Equipment – Unsafe Tires, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Jennifer Mary Wright, 49, Woodbury, Minn., 5/8/2024, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Josiah Daniel Bird, 37, Spring Grove, Minn., 6/2/2024, Vehicle Parked Where Prohibited by Sign, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Maynard Lee Books, 66, La Crescent, Minn., 12/15/2023, Careless Driving – Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on Street or Highway, Fine $50, Total Fees $200.  Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for one year).  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (6/6/2024): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No contact with victim(s) – have no direct or indirect contact with the victim of this offense – no harassment violations – the defendant shall not harass Pine Creek Golf Course employees or Golf Course customers on the premises of the Golf Course – the defendant shall not initiate any contact with Golf Course Employees – this restriction includes all third party contact and contact through social media, Defendant owes public defender co-pay of $75.00 in the two files that were dismissed (28-CR-24-138 and 28-CR-24-216), No trespassing – defendant is trespassed from the Pine Creek Golf Course and shall not enter upon the premises.

Patrick Auguston Curley, 24, Spring Grove, Minn., 5/29/2024, Not Mowing Lawn/Grass and Weeds Nuisance, Fine $125, Total Fees $200.  6/10/2024, Unlicensed or Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Fine $125, Total Fees $200.

Joshua David Goetzinger, 36, Brownsville, Minn., 2/19/2024, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Matthew Michael McCormick, 41, Cary, N.C., 5/24/2024, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

William Wayne Nemitz, 55, Austin, Minn., 5/21/2024, Vehicle Parked Where Prohibited by Sign, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Korey William Tewes, 28, Eitzen, Minn., 5/8/2024, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

La Crescent Police Department

Kaitlan Ann Ames, 38, La Crescent, Minn., 5/15/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Justin Lee Vysocke, 35, La Crosse, Wis., 1/28/2024, Tamper With Motor Vehicle/Enter Without Permission, Total Fees $150.  Local Confinement – three days.  Credit for time served: three days.

Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester

Miski Farah Ali, 23, Postville, Iowa, 5/4/2024, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Amy Cinda Becker 44, Spring Valley, Minn., 6/1/2024, Speeding (71/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $145.

Jason Warren Blair, 53, Ham Lake, Minn., 5/25/2024, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Michael Lee Drake, 34, Lanesboro, Minn., 10/03/2023, Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety (Concurrent/Consecutive), Fine $300, Total Fees $465.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 341 days for two years).  Credit for time served: 23 days.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (6/10/2024): Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if you change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, No alcohol/controlled substance use or THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs or THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores or establishments that sell THC, Random testing – at the request of a peace officer or probation agent to prove defendant is not using alcohol, THC, or controlled substance, Obtain driver’s license.

Patricia Ann Edde, 73, Decorah, Iowa, 4/18/2024, School Bus Stop Arm Violation, Fine $400, Total Fees $490.

Julianna Marie Elsner, 57, Arcadia, Ind., 6/1/2024, Speeding (74/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Montgomery Richard Connol Jacks, 29, Minneapolis, Minn., 5/25/2024, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Geoffrey Peter Mandala, 37, McGregor, Iowa, 5/14/2024, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Peyton Levi Morrison, 22, Peterson, Minn., 5/22/2024, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Michele L. Mounce, 54, East Peoria, Ill., 3/29/2024, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Eric Nels Nerland, 43, Williams, Minn., 5/4/2024, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Eli D. Swartzentruber, 24, Spring Valley, Minn.,  4/18/2024, Speeding (74/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Jill Elizabeth Amdahl, 78, Decorah, Iowa, 5/23/2024, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Justin Kane Birdd, 48, West Salem, Wis., 5/23/2024, Speeding (60/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Jeffrey James Clark, 71, Stoddard, Minn., 6/4/2024, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Terrence Daniels, 20, La Crosse, Wis., 3/24/2024, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Euguene Russell Graffunder, 54, Sparta, Wis., 5/23/2024, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Heather Marie Horsfall, 49, La Crosse, Wis., 7/27/2023, Criminal Vehicular Operation – Bodily Harm – Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $500, Total Fees $600.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 354 days for two years).  Credit for time served: one day.  Defendant is entitled to work release while in jail.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (5/28/2024): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Department of Corrections immediately after this hearing – cooperate with interstate transfer – follow standard and special conditions of probation, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed – so agent has results of chemical assessment that was previously completed, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives – if prohibited by probation, Victim impact panel – complete a victim impact panel within 30 days, Complete diagnostic assessment – within 30 days or as directed by agent and follow all recommendations, No mood-altering chemicals – that the defendant abstain from the use and possession of all mood altering chemicals including alcohol (except those prescribed by a licensed physician and those should be taken only in the amount and dosages prescribed), Random testing – at the request of agent or an officer believing (s)he may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation.

Mary Olsen Ludwigson, 73, La Crescent, Minn., 5/30/2024, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Staci May MacGregor, 38, Brownsville, Minn., 5/30/2024, Speeding (86/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $375.

Connor Kevin McCormick,  30, Caledonia, Minn., 3/24/2024, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Trisha Ann Thomas, 42, Spring Grove, Minn., 5/30/2024, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Ashley Joanne Vega, 37, La Crescent, Minn., 5/23/2024, Speeding (59/50), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Kevin Lee Wendt, 58, Preston, Minn., 5/29/2024, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Emily Inga Wiste, 81, Spring Grove, Minn., 5/23/2024, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Rushford Police Department

Jayden Jeremy Andrew, 22, Kasigluk, Alaska, 12/21/2023, Assault – 4th Degree – Peace Officer, Fine $450, Total Fees $950.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 362 days for two years).  Credit for time served: two days.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (6/10/2024): Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives – at the discretion of probation, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, No alcohol/controlled substance use or THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs or THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores or establishments that sell THC, Random testing – at the request of a peace officer or probation agent to prove defendant is not using alcohol, THC, or controlled substance, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – follow recommendations, Domestic abuse evaluation – follow recommendations, Mental Health Evaluation – follow recommendations, Complete treatment – if recommended, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, Comply with Interstate Transfer of Probation to Alaska – write letter of apology and provide to probation agent, Pay restitution before fines, fees and surcharges.  12/21/2023, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $50.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 88 days for one year).  Credit for time served: two days.  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (6/10/2024): Same as 4th Degree Assault charge.

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May 19, 2025 By Troy Christianson Leave a Comment

Question: I read your last article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like a lot of people don’t know what it is or can’t figure it out. Thank you.

Answer: The “Late Merge – Zipper Merge” is a driving strategy that requires drivers to change their mindset about merging. Traditionally, drivers have been taught to merge early when a lane is ending. Early merging leads to longer backups, more crashes and road rage incidents.

Zipper Merge Procedure

• When you see the “lane closed ahead” sign and traffic is backing up, stay in your current lane until the point of merge.

• Take turns with other drivers to safely and smoothly merge into the remaining lane.

• When traffic is heavy and slow, it is safer to remain in your current lane until the point where traffic can take turns merging orderly.

Benefits of the Zipper Merge

• Reduces the difference in speeds between two lanes, making lane changes easier and safer.

• Reduces the overall length of traffic backups by up to 40%.

• Reduces congestion at freeway interchanges, especially in metropolitan areas.

• Creates a sense of fairness when all lanes are moving at the same speed.

• Reduces incidents of road rage.

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, MN 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.

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Zipper merging creates a sense of fairness when all lanes are moving at the same speed.
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