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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

May 6, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Caledonia Police Department

Billie Michael Kittleson, 43, Caledonia, Minn., 2/7/2024, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105.  

Emelda Antoinette Smith, 32, No Current Address; 12/9/2023, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (47/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  12/9/2023, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200.  12/9/2023, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/Without Plates on Public Streets/Highways, Fine $100.  10/6/2023, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

Chatfield Police Department 

Troy Alan Bothun, 38, Preston, Minn., 12/20/2023, 4th Degree DWI – Influence of Alcohol, Fine $300, Total Fees $415.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/18/2024):  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, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use including THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs including THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor store – or establishment that sells THC, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer.

Jaicee Lovell Bright, 21, Decorah, Iowa. 2/10/2024, Speeding (62/30), Fine $150, Total Fees $390.

Christopher Allen Daniel Sullivan, 24, Rochester, Minn., 3/28/2024, Instruction Permit Violation; Drive While Using Cell or Wireless Telephone, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.  

Joshua Charles Tarbell, 44, Rochester, Minn., 2/13/2024, Speeding (50/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.  

Joselyn Grace Wilson, 18, Chatfield, Minn., 3/20/2024, Speeding (60/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.  

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Carmen Natividad Castanon, 40, Iowa City, Iowa. 3/19/2024, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total fees $190.  3/19/2024, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40.  

Samuel Alexander Coto, 29, Rochester, Minn., 12/26/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 

Brian John Crawford, 72, Rochester, Minn., 1/21/2024, Third Degree DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $900, Total Fees $1,015.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 364 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/22/2024):  Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation – after court today (4/22/2024), 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, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use or THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs or THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores or establishments that sell THC, Submit to Chemical Testing – at the request of a peace officer or probation agent to prove defendant is not using alcohol, THC, or controlled substance, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, 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, Continue to meet with psychologist or any other mental health counselors and follow all recommendations, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program.  

Tyler Sylvan Hauser, 35, Mabel, Minn., 2/11/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.  

Tyler Lance Jensen, 37, Wykoff, Minn., 2/20/2024, Speeding (61/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 

Jessica Jo Koecher, 37, Harris, Minn., 2/6/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.  2/6/2024, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200.  

Cody James Martin, 38, No Known Address, 8/2/2023, Burglary – Second Degree – Building – Possess Tool, Fine $50, Total Fees (including $845.50 in restitution) $985.  Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, Minnesota Correctional Facility St. Cloud – one year and one day (stay for five years).   Local Confinement – 90 days.  Credit for time served: four days.  Must serve minimum of 30 days actual jail time, then can be released directly to an inpatient program. If that does not occur, defendant would have to serve the full jail time with credit for good time.  Community work service – 160 hours for five years.  Supervised probation for five years – Conditions (4/18/2024):  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 DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation – obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, No alcohol/controlled substance use including THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs including THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores or establishments that sell THC, Random testing – at the request of a peace officer or probation agent to prove defendant is not using alcohol, THC or controlled substance, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation – including aftercare, Aftercare, Obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, Write letter of apology – to both victims and submit to probation agent, Mental Health Evaluation – and follow all recommendations. 

Heather May McCormick, 34, Harmony, Minn., 12/17/2023, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $300, Total Fees $415.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for two years).   Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (4/22/2024): Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed., Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use or THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs or THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores or establishments that sell THC, Submit to Chemical Testing – at the request of a peace officer or probation agent to prove defendant is not using alcohol, THC, or controlled substance. 

Briar Michael Mork, 37, Bayport, Minn., 8/17/2023, Escape From Custody – Held Pursuant to Lawful Arrest, While on Charge or Conviction or Adjudication, Fine $50, Total Fees $215.  Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, Minnesota Correctional Facility St. Cloud – 23 months.  Conditions (4/19/2024):  Give DNA sample when directed.  

Cameron Richard Munson, 25, Spring Grove, Minn., 4/19/2024, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.   

Douglas Charles Roller, 44, Spring Valley, Minn., 2/7/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.  

Nicholas Craig Stortz, 42, Canton, Minn., 4/12/2024, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. 

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Amanda Jean Ambrose, 35, Winona, Minn., 3/13/2024, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  

Abigail Jean Huntington, 30, La Crosse, Wis., 2/6/2024, No Insurance – Owner Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.  

Benjamin Martin Leppert, 23, New Albin, Iowa. 4/19/2024, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. 

Dianna Lynn Robinsin-Emery, 51, Caledonia, Minn., 8/24/2023, Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety, Fine $200, Total Fees $350.   Local Confinement – 91 days (stay 91 days for one year).  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/19/2024): Remain law abiding and be of good behavior.  

La Crescent Police Department

Dawson Ruth Anderson, 25, La Crosse, Wis., 3/12/2024, Uninsured Vehicle – Driver Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.  

Shawn Richard James Anderson, 18, La Crosse, Wis., 3/24/2024, Speeding (57/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  3/24/2024, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200.  3/24/2024, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100. 

Laura Ann Connelly, 48, Lansing, Iowa. 4/5/2024, Speeding (73/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  

Tyler David Eid, 35, La Crescent, Minn., 4/15/2024, Open Burning Prohibited, Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  

Emily J. Hammersmith, 34, La Crescent, Minn., 1/9/2024, Disorderly Conduct – Brawling or Fighting (Consecutive/Concurrent), Fine $100, Total Fees $250.  Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 28 days for one year).  Credit for time served:  two days.  Condition (4/18/2024): Complete Domestic Violence Inventory.  2/22/2024, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene.  Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 29 days for one year).  Credit for time served:  one day.  Conditions (4/18/2024): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Report any new offenses to the prosecutor within three business days, Complete Domestic Violence Inventory (receive credit for this DVI in above file 28-CR-24-18).  

Alexia Dee Ann Kukuzke, 23, Rochester, Minn., 5/21/2023, Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property – No Consent, Fine $100, Total Fees (including $156.37 in restitution) $406.37.  

Shirley Valera Rommes, 62, Brownsville, Minn., 3/6/2024, Failure to Yield to Vehicle/Pedestrian, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  

Casey Jacob Thiele, 28, Winona, Minn., 4/20/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Jacob Howard Cain, 36, Robbinsdale, Minn., 4/13/2024, Drive Over Closed Forest Road – Posted Closed, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.  

Marcus Timothy Schramm, 27, Watertown, Wis., 3/16/2024, Watercraft – Personal Floatation or Lifesaving Devices Required, Fine $25, Total Fees $100.  

Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester

Cooper William Borth Ferrie, 19, Lanesboro, Minn., 4/5/2024, Speeding (73/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.  

Jeremy Paul Hadowanetz, 39, Prescott, Wis., 2/17/2024, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.  

Daniel D. Hershberger, 18, Harmony, Minn., 4/11/2024, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.  

Lauren Olivia Leyde, 22, Cottage Grove, Minn., 3/27/2024, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.  

Victor Hugo Lopez-Hernandez, 36, Rochester, Minn., 2/8/2024, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.  2/8/2024, No Insurance Owner, Fine $200.  

Samantha Lynn Richer, 36, Rochester, Minn., 2/7/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Mason Kenneth Ristau, 19, Chatfield, Minn., 4/6/2024, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. 

Gary Robert Stommes, 46, Sauk Rapids, Minn., 4/20/2024, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.  

Patricia K. Mellor, 38, La Crosse, Wis., 2/6/2024, No Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 

Jackson David Neuharth, 22, Minneapolis, Minn., 3/23/2024, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Susan Lynn Niemi, 57, Caledonia, Minn., 4/7/2024, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  

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