On September 1, John Paul Fann, 26, of Rushford, Minn., appeared before Fillmore County District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.  Fann is charged with Fleeing Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years one day in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both.  On or about September 1, the defendant allegedly was observed driving at a very fast … [Read more...]

On June 5, Ryan Lee Allen, 29, of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Allen is charged with Domestic Assault – Intentionally Inflict or Attempt to Inflict Bodily Harm, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about June 4, the defendant allegedly, amidst an argument with a significant other, … [Read more...]

On May 8, Demetrius Bryce Nailing, 56, of Canton, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.  Nailing is charged with two felonies, Terroristic Threats – Reckless Disregard Risk, and Domestic Assault – By Strangulation.   The first count carries a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both, the second count a maximum penalty of three … [Read more...]

On April 25, Daniel Edward Andersen, 26, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.  Andersen is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.  On or about April 23, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s deputy noticed Anderson walking in Spring Valley.  The deputy … [Read more...]

On April 17, Jon Melvin Olson, 50, of Decorah, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.  Olson is charged with Possess Ammo/Any Firearm – Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent Crime of Violence, Felon Convicted Crime of Violence – Firearm Violation, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, all felonies.  The first two carry maximum criminal penalties of 15 years in … [Read more...]

On March 28, Lance Aaron Souhrada, of Cresco, Iowa, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.   Souhrada, 43, is charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.  On or about March 27, within Fillmore County, the defendant, vehicle having “run out of gas” was approached by law … [Read more...]

On March 21, Cedric Wayne Betts, 52, of Wykoff, appeared before District Court Judge Jodi L. Williamson.  Betts is charged with five felonies stemming from two related incidents: 1) Drugs – Store Methamphetamine Paraphernalia in the Presence of a Child or Vulnerable Adult, 2) Drugs – Cause or Permit Child or Vulnerable Adult to Ingest, Inhale, Be Exposed to Methamphetamine, 3) … [Read more...]

On February 10, Timothy Kyle Kesler, 35, of Utica, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.  Kesler is charged with Assault - 2nd Degree – Dangerous Weapon, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both.  He is also charged with Dangerous Weapons – Intentional Discharge of Firearm That Endangers Safety, a felony with a … [Read more...]

On January 23, Johnie Lynn Bellock, 54, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Bellock is charged with two felonies; Burglary - 1st Degree - Dwelling - Occupied - No Accomplice Present, and Burglary - 2nd Degree - Dwelling. The first carries a maximum criminal penalty of 20 years in prison, a $35,000 fine, or both, the second a maximum criminal … [Read more...]

On December 2, Tracey Allison Hovey, 41, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Terrence M. Walters.   Hovey is charged with three counts of Theft - Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property - No Consent, and two counts of Theft - Take/Drive Motor Vehicle - No Consent.  The first Take/Use Transfer Movable Property (No Consent) and first Take/Drive Motor Vehicle (No Consent) … [Read more...]