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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

August 24, 2026 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Caledonia Police

Department

John Michael Luhman, 39, Caledonia, MN; 5/19/2026, Violate No Contact Order; Within Ten Years of the First of Two or More Convictions (Felony), Fine $50, Total Fees $200.  Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, Minnesota Correctional Facility St. Could – 24 months (stay for five years).  Local Confinement – 90 days.  Credit for time served: two days.  Comment: Defendant is allowed to go to work August 12 and must turn himself into the Houston County Sheriff’s Office by 5:30 PM, August 12, 2026.  Defendant is eligible for good time and work release if in good standing with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Upon release from jail, defendant must immediately make contact with supervising agent.  Community work service: 200 hours for indeterminate.  Supervised probation for five years – Conditions (8/12/2026): 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, Give a D.N.A. sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Remain law-abiding and have no further violations during probation – be of good behavior, Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Minnesota Department of Corrections immediately upon release from custody – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow standard and special conditions of probation, Prepare Case Plan – abide by a DOC Case Plan as directed by supervising agent, Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the DOC, Complete Domestic Violence Inventory and follow recommendations, Psychological evaluation/treatment and follow all recommendations, Cognitive skill training – as directed by agent and follow all recommendations, No mood-altering chemicals – 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), Do not enter bars or liquor stores – refrain from entering any establishment where the primary business is the sale of alcohol – if it is a restaurant/bar establishment defendant must refrain from entering the bar area and must remain in the restaurant area, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs – do not associate with individuals who are using or possessing alcohol or controlled substances, Random testing – at the request of agent or an officer believing he may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation, No assault – have no assaultive or threatening behavior while on probation. Obtain employment and maintain employment to the best of abilities, Obtain permission from agent before leaving the state – for any overnight stay out of the state defendant will obtain written permission from agent 14 days before leaving, Cooperate and be truthful with agent in all matters, No trespassing 303 E. Lincoln Street, Caledonia. 

Jerralyn Mary Wallraff, 43, Caledonia, MN; 5/28/2026 Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Spencer Matthew Stemper, 26, Caledonia, MN; 6/2/2026, Speeding (42/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  6/2/2026, Failure to Display Current Registration – Expired Plates, Fine $30. 

Fillmore County

Sheriff’s Office

Nagi Nagi Anas, 20, Bloomington, MN; 5/29/2026, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $280. 

Michael Joseph Baladasso, 78, Apple Valley, MN; 8/1/2026, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. 

Clayton Larry Knutson, 21, Canton, MN; 8/1/2026, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.

Nicholas Andrew Luna, 37, Chatfield, MN; 5/28/2026, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $280.  5/28/2026 Speeding (75/60), Fine $60.

Megan Marie Metzger, 33, Pepin, WI; 8/2/2026, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $280.

Ella Nadine Oslowski, 23, Preston, MN; 8/1/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Joel William Pfeffer, 52, Canton, MN; 5/31/2026, Running at Large of Domestic Animals Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $130. 

Michael Magnor Steien, 56, Chatfield, MN; 7/9/2026 Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (62/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.

Eddie A. Swartzentruber, 29, Harmony, MN; 7/1/2026, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (63/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.

Michael James Western, 47, Panama City, FL; 7/24/2026, Speeding (65/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. 

Nancy Ann Wolthoff, 64, Riceville, IA; 7/1/2026, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. 

Houston County

Sheriff’s Office

Samantha Mary Kopydlowski, 37, Genoa, WI; 5/28/2026, No Insurance – Driver Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

Natalie Faith Labeff, 18, La Crosse, WI; 7/22/2026, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

John Michael Luhman, 39, Caledonia, MN; 9/26/2025, Domestic Assault (Gross Misdemeanor) – Subsequent Violation, Fine $50, Total Fees $200.  Local Confinement – 91 days.  Credit for time served: 63 days.

Rochelle Annette Lund, 59, Spring Grove, MN; 7/19/2026, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Cheyenne Lea Moen, 32, Spring Grove, MN; 7/14/2026, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Ryan Zachariah Parks, 24, Hokah, MN; 7/27/2026, Motor Vehicle Registration – Unregistered – Certain Acts Forbidden, Fine $300, Total Fees $375.  7/27/2026, No Insurance – Owner Violation, Fine $200. 

Hazel Rose Von Seht, 23, Stoddard, WI; 6/13/2026, Motorcycle – Driving on Street or Highway Without Endorsement, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

La Crescent

Police Department

Kyle William Colsch, 28, La Crescent, MN; 6/5/2026, Speeding (66/50), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Jase Michael Johanningmeier, 19, Monona, IA; 8/6/2026, Speeding (54/40), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Margaret May Johnson, 70, La Crescent, MN; 8/8/2026, Child Over Four Booster Seat/Safety Belt, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Kundayi Timothy Charles Kajese, 20, La Crescent, MN; 7/10/2026, Careless Driving – Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on Street or Highway, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

Minnesota State

Patrol – Rochester

Julio Alberto Aquino Panzo, 21, Peterson, MN; 7/29/2026, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $105.

Rose Karenne Askildson, 21, Mason City, IA; 7/16/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Sarah Alyse Donney, 40, Harmony, MN; 4/1/2026, D.W.I. – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $405.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 88 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (8/11/2026): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment (already completed) – provide proof to probation agent, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use including T.H.C. (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs including T.H.C. (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores or establishments that sell T.H.C., Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program, The $12,000.00 cash bail was posted – take fines and fees from bail and refund the balance to Ms. Donney.

Tyson Lloyd Drinkall, 32, Ostrander, MN; 5/25/2026, No Motorcycle Endorsement (Must Have With), Fine $50, Total Fees $130. 

Jacob Michael Fissell, 36, Spring Valley, MN; 5/25/2026, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.  5/25/2026, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200.  5/25/2026, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25.

Morgan Ann Hanson, 18, Lanesboro, MN; 8/4/2026, Keep to the Right (Over Center Line), Fine $50, Total Fees $130. 

Elizabeth Jane Helms, 34, Harmony, MN; 8/4/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Zachary Trevor Langreck, 31, Preston, MN; 7/16/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Erik Michael Lewison, 34, Rochester, MN; 7/15/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Joseph Wilson Mayerle, 54, Dubuque, IA; 7/16/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Shane Robert Merchlewitz, 38, Preston, MN; 8/1/2026, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $105.

Bret Thomas Ninefeldt, 59, Rush City, MN; 7/6/2026, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. 7/6/2026, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25. 

Jamie Lou Petrie, 44, Cedar Falls, IA; 8/1/2026, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. 

Keith Baxter Schwartzhoff, 38, Decorah, IA; 8/1/2026, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $105.

Pierson Cruz Siewert, 21, Rochester, MN; 5/25/2026, Speeding (82/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $280. 

Caleb John Thompson, 28, Winona, MN; 8/3/2026, Hands Free Law – Violate Paragraph 2(A); Second or Subsequent Violation, Fine $275, Total Fees $355. 

Steven Lester Voigt, 59, Spring Valley, MN; 7/30/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Theadora Rae Bakker, 25, La Crosse, WI; 5/28/2026, Speeding (67/50), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Melinda Jane Berns, 65, Waukon, IA; 8/3/2026, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Kaden Michael Close, 20, West Salem, WI; 7/20/2026, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Jack Bennett Deede, 25, Sussex, WI; 8/4/2026, Speeding (75/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Patricia Ann Dolan, 73, Decorah, IA; 7/28/2026, Speeding (53/40), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.   

Brandon Kontrell Ellis, 35, Batesville, MS; 7/15/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Freddie Mar Engelhart, 74, Rushford, MN; 7/30/2026, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100.

Michael John McHugh, 45, Spring Grove, MN; 8/4/2026, Driving Restrictions – Drive/Operate/Control Motor Vehicle Without Ignition Interlock, Fine $425, Total Fees $500. 

Eleanor Ruth Sciammas, 18, La Crosse, WI; 7/27/2026, Speeding (58/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Charlie David Tewes, 39, Caledonia, MN; 8/2/2026, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

John Patrick Toepfer, 64, Houston, MN; 5/21/2026, No Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance, Fine $125, Total Fees $200.

Jordan Donald Wagner, 40, La Crescent, MN; 7/15/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Emery Alan John Wojahn, 19, Houston, MN; 7/27/2026, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Preston Police Department

Kailey Marcella Still, 23, Spring Valley, MN; 5/26/2026, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $280.

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