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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

March 18, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Caledonia Police Department

Tiffany Breann Amaro, 27, Caledonia, Minn., 12/11/2023, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Emilie Robyn Brose, 21, Westby, Wis.; 2/29/2024, Speeding (64/54), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. 

Sarah Mary Fox, 37, Caledonia, Minn., 2/5/2024, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (43/40), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Cortney Kaye Grady, 22, Caledonia, Minn., 2/26/2024, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (48/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Sandra Evelyn Halverson, 58, Caledonia, Minn., 1/4/2024, DWI – Third Degree Driving While Impaired; One Aggravating Factor, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,600 until 2/27/2026), Total Fees $500.  Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 363 days for two years).  Credit for time served: two days.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (2/27/2024): Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Submit to Chemical Testing – upon probable cause to believe defendant is in violation of this order she is subject to testing by law enforcement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior – no same similar, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program – must be in place for the duration of probation – sign a release authorizing Intoxalock (or any other ignition interlock provider) to provide probation agent with notifications regarding system violations.

Galvez Anastacio Isidro, 33, Caledonia, Minn., 2/4/2024, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.

Gordon Charles King, 74, Caledonia, Minn., 2/8/2024, Dog at Large, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. 

William Phillip Meyer, 61, No Known Address; 5/7/2023, Violation of Harassment Restraining Order – Victim Under 18 and Respondent More Than 36 Months (Consecutive/Concurrent), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 360 days for two years).  Credit for time served: four days.  Downward durational departure granted. Jail time is to be served consecutively with file 28-CR-23-237. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (2/27/2024): Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Department of Corrections immediately after this hearing – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow standard and special conditions of probation, Sign releases of information as directed, Keep court/attorney informed of current address and phone number – defendant must not change his address for the duration of probation, 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, Give a DNA sample when directed – must be completed on each file, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Remain law-abiding – and have no further violations during probation – be of good behavior, Prepare Case Plan – abide by a Minnesota Department of Corrections Case Plan as directed by supervising agent, Complete Comprehensive Assessment – and follow recommendations – assessment must be completed within 30 days of sentencing, Complete Domestic Violence Inventor – and follow recommendations, No mood-altering chemicals – defendant to 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 he may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation, No contact with victim(s) – have no direct or indirect contact with the victim of this offense – no assault, no assaultive, or threatening behavior while on probation, Obtain employment and maintain employment to the best of ability – defendant must maintain current employment, Cooperate and be truthful with agent in all matters, 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.

Brett Lee Sanderlin, 41, Caledonia, Minn., 2/22/2024, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

Austin Ryan Steele, 39, Caledonia, Minn., 12/1/2023, Failure to Stop at Stop Signs or Stop Lines at Entrance to Through Highway, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Chatfield

Police Department

Connor James McGill, 18, Chatfield, Minn., 1/27/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jackson Paul Orlowski, 31, Rochester, Minn., 12/16/2023, Display Revoked/Suspended (Registration), Fine $300, Total Fees $390.

Fillmore County

Sheriff’s Office

Christina Lynn Burnell, 48, Cedar Rapids, IA; 2/11/2024, Access Video Content, Images, Games, Software Application (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Ezra Francis Dvorak, 22, Caledonia, Minn., 2/11/2024, Access Video Content, Images, Games, Software Application (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Monique K. Martin, 31, East Peoria, Ill.; 12/10/2023, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Daniel Joseph Ryan, 54, Waukon, Iowa; 2/22/2024, Engage in Cellular Phone or Video Call (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 

Nikolai Christian Starr, 32, Spring Valley, Minn., 12/9/2023, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $300, Total Fees $415.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/29/2024):  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, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation.

Robert Ellis Walker, 59, Austin, Minn., 2/2/2024, School Crossing – Guard Violation, Fine $250, Total Fees $340. 

Frank Thurman Waters Jr., 61, Wykoff, Minn., 2/12/2024, Stop Sign Violation, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 

Houston County

Sheriff’s Office

Kaylan Louise Cave, 22, No Known Address; 11/29/2023, Tamper With Motor Vehicle/Enter Without Owner Permission, Fine, Total Fees (including $661.31 in restitution) $811.31.  Local Confinement – 60 days (stay 49 days for one year).  Credit for time served: 11 days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/21/2024):  No contact with victim(s) – have no direct or indirect contact with the victim of this offense.

Robert Kenneth Frickson, 67, Houston, Minn., 2/26/2024, Open Burning – Violate Ban, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 

Kurt Lucas Fruechte, 35, Caledonia, Minn., 2/26/2024, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Steven Bennett Gulbranson, 65, Houston, Minn., 1/13/2024, Vehicle Parked Against Traffic, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Philip Michael Heward, 27, Sparta, Wis.; 2/3/2024, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. 

Dawn Ina Hougom, 58, Holmen, W; 2/24/2024, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. 

Mark Kelly Onsgard, 73, Spring Grove, Minn., 12/18/2023, Garbage/Debris, Fine $125, Total Fees $200.  12/18/2023, Rodents/Vermin, Fine $125. 

Shannon Marie Pass, 58, Winona, Minn., 2/2/2024, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Christine Ilene Rodriguez, 48, La Crescent, Minn., 1/31/2024, Speeding (60/50), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Elizabeth Ann Sanness, 52, Spring Grove, Minn., 2/13/2024, Vehicle Parked Against Traffic, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. 

Emelda Antoinette Smith, 31, Minneapolis, Minn., 12/29/2023, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105.  12/29/2023, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200.  12/29/2023, No Proof of Insurance – Driver, Fine $200. 

Ryan Franklin Tinaglia, 30, Faribault, Minn., 2/12/2024, Vehicle Parked in Front of or Within Ten Feet of Driveway, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. 

Caleb Kenneth Traff, 29, Hokah, Minn., 12/18/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.  12/11/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.  12/16/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

Megan Rae Walters, 34, Houston, Minn., 9/20/2023, Stray/Companion Animal – Dog Bites, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

La Crescent

Police Department

Cornell Lanell Banks, 19, La Crosse, Wis.; 12/8/2023, Operate Motor Vehicle After License Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

Roger Forrest Bayler, 78, Sherill, Iowa; 2/23/2024, Speeding (67/40), Fine $100, Total Fees $275. 

Economy Specialty Service L.L.C., Winona, Minn., 12/6/2023, Forty-Eight Hour Parking Zone, Fine $10, Total Fees $22.

Blake Matthew Hanfeld, 19, Lancaster, Wis.; 2/10/2024, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. 

Terry Ann Kobernick-Holland, 65, La Crosse, Wis.; 12/1/2023, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

Marcus Charles John Lehrke, 21, La Crosse, Wis.; 2/3/2024, Speeding (60/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. 

Casey Nicholas Marks, 39, Tinley Park, Ill.; 12/20/2023, Solicitors Violation, Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Alyssa Linnea Menz, 41, La Crescent, Minn., 11/15/2023, School Bus – Stop Signal Extended/Red Light Flashing – Other Drivers to Stop, Fine $300, Total Fees $375.   

Kent Kelly Warnke, 44, La Crescent, Minn., 11/8/2023, Issue Dishonored Check – Offense, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Tou Lee Vang, 55, Minneapolis, Minn., 12/16/2023, Entering Posted Land Prohibited; Without First Obtaining Permission From Owner, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.  12/16/2023, No Blaze Orange or Pink During Deer Season, Fine $25. 

Keith Gerald Baumler, 60, West Union, Iowa; 1/30/2024, Take Fish Without a License, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 

James Gerald Hoefer, 64, Milwaukee, Wis.; 2/2/2024, Fishing – Extra Line, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester

Allen James Bredesen, 19, Racine, Minn., 12/2/2023, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $420.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (3/1/2024): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all conditions set forth in the probation agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – within 90 days (completed February 6), Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor store – and where alcohol is primarily sold or served, Submit to chemical testing – random testing, 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.

Kelly Ann Cornett, 24, St. Charles, Minn., 12/18/2023, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 

Vicki Lynne Czaplewski, 70, Winona, Minn., 2/23/2024, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Nikol Jolene Hegland, 49, Rushford, Minn., 2/10/2024, Speeding (72/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 

Mohamed Ibrahim Hussein, 30, Postville, Iowa; 1/11/2024, Speeding (75/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. 

Joel Lester Stangeland, 56, Fountain, Minn., 2/13/2024, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. 

Daniel Michael Bassett, 27, Caledonia, Minn., 12/20/2023, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Larry Francis Becker, 71, Caledonia, Minn., 2/11/2024, Excess Speed in Local Jurisdiction Speed Zone (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Cynthia Kay Bolduan, 64, Caledonia, Minn., 2/11/2024, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Tracy Janel Carpenter, 54, Caledonia, Minn., 2/23/2024, Speeding (71/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. 

Antonio Damian Demetrio, 32, Norwel, Wis.; 1/13/2024, No Driver’s License in Possession, Fine $20, Total Fees $95.  1/13/2024, Expired Registration, Fine $30.  1/13/2024, No Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance, Fine $200. 

Burgandi Joan Harvey, 31, La Crescent, Minn., 12/11/2023, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Gwen Lee Imoehl, 51, Castalia, Ill.; 2/11/2024, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (55/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Dean Lloyd Johnson, 55, Houston, Minn., 2/23/2024, Speeding (74/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Dale Charles Lauritzen, 80, Sparta, Wis.; 2/22/2024, Speeding (81/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $275. 

Bradley James Loomis, 31, Houston, Minn., 1/27/2024, Speeding (72/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Judith Ann Ratz, 65, Dodge, Wis.; 2/11/2024, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Lily Anne Rosenau, 19, Milwaukee, Wis.; 2/9/2024, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Amber Mae Stemper, 20, Caledonia, Minn., 2/5/2024, Speeding (77/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. 

Chelsea Lynn Taylor, 33, Houston, Minn., 12/17/2023, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (45/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Jeremy Paul Virock, 42, Brownsville, Minn., 12/26/2023, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

Justin Lee Walker, 33, St. Petersburg, Fla.; 12/17/2023, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (55/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Lori Christine Weymiller, 52, New Albin, Iowa; 1/15/2024, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. 

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July 7, 2025 By Troy Christianson Leave a Comment

Question: I heard something about kids needing to ride in the back seat if possible. What is the age on that?

Answer: Back on August 1, 2024, there were new car seat guidelines put in place along with this. The back seat is the safest place in most vehicles. Children under 13 must ride in the back if it is available.

•Children under 2 years of age must ride in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the weight or height limit of the car seat. If they are too heavy or too tall for the car seat, they must switch to a front-facing car seat. Once they turn 2 years old, if they are under both the height and weight limits, they must stay in the rear-facing car seat until they are too tall or heavy for the seat.

•Children older than 2 who exceed the rear-facing height or weight limit of the car seat must sit in a forward-facing car seat until they reach the height or weight limit (typically 40-60 pounds, depending on the manufacturer).

•A child from 4 to 9 years old must use a booster seat and be secured with a safety belt if they are too tall or too heavy for the car seat.

•When a child is 9 years old, or they exceed the weight or height limit of the booster seat, they must sit without the booster and be secured with a seat belt.

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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