On January 11, Benjamin Garth Miller, 26, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Miller is charged with Threats of Violence - Intent to Terrorize, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about, January 10, the defendant allegedly did directly or in indirectly threaten to commit a crime … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On October 18, Zachary Thomas Stahnke, 20, of Wykoff, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Stahnke is charged with Criminal Sex Conduct - 3rd Degree - Victim 13 to 15 - Actor Greater than 24 Months Older, a felony with maximum criminal penalty of 15 years in prison, a $30,000 fine, or both. On or about July 19, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On September 27, Matthew Dean Storlie, 39, of Preston, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Storlie is charged with Terroristic Threats – Reckless Disregard Risk, a felony with a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about September 23, within Fillmore County, it was reported that the defendant allegedly became abusive and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
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...]
Fillmore County District Court
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...]
Fillmore County District Court
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...]
Fillmore County District Court
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...]
Fillmore County District Court
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...]
Fillmore County District Court ~ April 10, 2017
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...]
Fillmore County District Court
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...]
Fillmore County District Court
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...]
Fillmore County District Court ~ February 6, 2017
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...]
Fillmore County District Court ~ 12/19/16
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...]
Fillmore County District Court ~ 11/28/16
On November 8, Laura Lynn Kahoun, 33, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Jodi L. Williamson. Kahoun is charged with Threats of Violence and Malicious Punishment of a Child, each felonies with maximum criminal penalties of five years in prison, $10,000 fines, or both. On or about November 5, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly did directly or … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court ~ 10/31/16
On October 19, Jon Gregory Anderson, 50, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Larry M. Collins. Anderson is charged with Harassment; Restraining Order – Violate within Ten Years of the First of Two Previous Domestic Violence Convictions/Adjudications. On or about October 17, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly violated a restraining order issued under … [Read more...]