UPDATE, MARCH 7: Brandon Kimber was located and arrested in Fayette County. Kimber was transported and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on three separate arrest warrants. Arrest warrants were for violation of parole, violation of probation, burglary 3rd degree – motor vehicle 2nd or subsequent and possession of burglar’s tools. This case is still under investigation with … [Read more...]
Vehicle Strikes Amish Buggy Carrying Nine Occupants
According to Fillmore Sheriff’s Office Investigator Sgt. Dan Dornink, on February 16, 2024, at approximately 10:05 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls indicating a crash in the 29000 block of County Rd 1 in rural Spring Valley. Initial reports indicated that a vehicle had struck an Amish buggy with several occupants. Deputies responded to the scene … [Read more...]
Fatal Crash in Sumner Township
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, on December 21, 2023, at approximately 9:29 p.m., a 911 caller reported a single vehicle crash on Fillmore County Road 4 near the intersection of Fillmore County Road 38 in Sumner Township. Fillmore County deputies responded to the scene and found the driver and sole occupant, 27-year-old Jessica Nicole Aspenwall of Wykoff, … [Read more...]
Fatal Skid Loader Incident in Chatfield
At approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023, an 82-year-old female was traveling along River Street in Chatfield, Minn., on her motorized scooter. According to Chatfield Police Chief Shane Fox, there was a tree removal company clearing out an area at a nearby lot. While cleaning up the lot, the driver of a skid loader backed off of the boulevard of the lot onto the … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Fatal crash between vehicle and Amish buggy
9/26 12:19 p.m. - More information has been released regarding the fatal crash which occurred in Fillmore County Monday morning between an SUV and an Amish buggy. According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, the crash occurred shortly before 8:25 Monday morning. The investigation indicates that a southbound 2005 Toyota 4Runner SUV, driven by 35-year-old Sarah Petersen … [Read more...]
Update to missing person search for Madeline Kingsbury
In regard to missing person Madeline Jane Kingsbury (age 26), the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from residents and landowners located in Norway Township, Preble Township, northern Newburg Township, eastern Holt Township, and eastern Amherst Township. We are asking that you search your acreage, wooded property, outbuildings, vehicles and trails for … [Read more...]
Houston County pursuit
On February 26, 2023, at approximately 6:10 pm, Houston County Emergency Dispatch received a 911 call of a one vehicle crash on Hwy 14 16 61 in the City of La Crecent. When a Houston County Deputy arrived on scene, the witnesses stated that the vehicle crashed into a guard rail and then kept driving towards La Crescent. The Houston County Deputy located the vehicle a short … [Read more...]
Suspect arrested in Ostrander stabbing
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, On November 20, at approximately 8:19 a.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting an adult male had been stabbed in the City of Ostrander. The suspect was identified as 23-year-old Noah Arnold Foster, DOB: 2/25/1999. Foster had last been seen running southbound towards the 400 block of Minnesota … [Read more...]
Trailer explosion at Money Creek Haven Campground
On Friday November 4, 2022, at 5:45 p.m., the Houston County 911 dispatch received an emergency call, advising that two people had just been burned, stemming from an apparent explosion that occurred in an enclosed trailer within the Money Creek Haven Campground, located North of Houston, Minn. Houston County Sheriff’s Deputies, Houston Ambulance and the Houston Fire Department … [Read more...]
Houston County ATV fatality
On July 22, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Houston County Dispatch received a 911 call of an ATV accident with one person injured in the southeast area of Houston County. Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Caledonia Police Department and New Albin Ambulance Service responded. Ms. Kayla Wimer-Wood, 33 years of age, of the Owatonna, Minn., area was pronounced deceased at the … [Read more...]
Houston County ATV fatality
On July 22, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Houston County Dispatch received a 911 call of an ATV accident with one person injured in the southeast area of Houston County. Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Caledonia Police Department and New Albin Ambulance Service responded. Ms. Kayla Wimer‐Wood, 33 years of age, of the Owatonna, Minn., area was pronounced deceased at the … [Read more...]
Mayor Prestby submits letter of resignation
CANTON, MINNESOTA – On July 5, 2022, the City of Canton received written communication from Mayor Nicholas (Nick) Prestby of his intent to resign from his position as mayor. “Due to recent health issues, I am sadly informing you all that I am resigning as the mayor, effective immediately today,” Prestby stated, in a letter addressed to the citizens of Canton, city council and … [Read more...]
Drug arrest in Spring Valley
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, on Thursday June 16, Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and Deputies along with the Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at 605 Division Avenue in the city of Spring Valley. The search warrant was the result of a drug investigation conducted by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s … [Read more...]
Root River water rescue
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, Dispatchers received a 911 call on May 11, 2022, at 3:46 p.m. regarding a kayaker stuck on the Root River east of Whalan. An adult female was hanging onto a tree in the Root River after her kayak came in contact with a tree in the water. The Lanesboro Fire Department was able to reach the woman and bring her to shore. Also … [Read more...]
Fillmore County search warrant and drug arrest
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, on Wednesday, April 6, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Investigators along with the Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at 407 Silver Street in Wykoff. The search warrant was the result of a drug investigation conducted by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s … [Read more...]