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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

December 30, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Caledonia Police Department

Dean Joseph Gavin, 55, Caledonia, Minn., 9/30/2024, Predatory Offender – Knowingly Commits Act or Fails to Fulfill Registration Requirement.  Total Fees $75.  Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, Minnesota Correctional Facility St. Cloud – 21 months.  Conditions (12/12/2024): Supply DNA sample – submit to DNA requirements as required, Comply with any registration periods. 

Cole Sylvester Knonebusch, 22, Brownsville, Minn., 11/16/2024, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. 

Chatfield Police Department

Brianna Marie Angle, 23, Parker, Colo., 11/11/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. 

Matthew Thomas Kolling, 46, Spring Valley, Minn., 10/12/2024, Speeding (46/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $145. 

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Daniels James Bartel, 69, St. Paul, Minn., 6/18/2024, Third Degre DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Any Amount Schedule I/II Drugs/Metabolite; Not Cannabis, Fine $50, Total Fees $235.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 364 days for two years).  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (12/13/2024): 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 – if required by probation, 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), Submit to chemical 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, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program – do not drive any motor vehicle unless it is equipped with an ignition interlock, Cooperate with transfer of probation to any other County if needed.

Devin Christopher Deroche, 34, Spring Valley, Minn., 6/25/2024, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $90, Total Fees $250.  Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (12/13/2024): 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, Mental Health Evaluation – and any other evaluations requested by probation – follow all recommendations, Write letter of apology – to parents’ neighbor.

Eve Louise Grabau, 21, Spring Valley, Minn., 9/20/2024, Failure to Yield at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $135. 

Henry H. Hershberger, 19, Lanesboro, Minn., 11/17/2024, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $185.

Joshua Daniel Jones, 29, Chatfield, Minn., 11/14/2024, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Miles Mitchell Mulhern, 18, Wykoff, Minn., 11/30/2024, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135. 

Kensington Mei Shi-Schumacher, 19, Prior Lake, Minn., 11/17/2024, Speeding (79/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $145.

Emery H. Stutzman, 18, Harmony, Minn., 11/17/2024, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $185. 

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Tory Michael Connor, 34, Holmen, Wis., 9/30/2024, Not Mowing Lawn/Grass and Weeds Nuisance, Fine $125, Total Fees $200.

Michael Charles Frain Jr., 50, Rochester, Minn., 11/23/2024, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Gavin Dean Joseph, 55, Caledonia, Minn., 2/21/2024, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $75.  Local Confinement – 54 days. Credit for time served: 54 days. 

Neri Frances Greelee, 62, Decorah, Iowa, 12/8/2024, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Calvin Stanley Hanson, 28, Milwaukee, Wis., 12/7/2024, Speeding – Exceed Speed Limit in Local Jurisdiction Speed Zones (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Holly Ann Mesa Male, 49, Spring Grove, Minn., 10/4/2024, Prohibitions; Stopping/Parking in Front of Private or Public Driveway, Fine $25, Total Fees $37. 

La Crescent Police Department

Daniel Ray Heft, 48, La Crosse, Wis., 10/1/2024, Unlawful Deposit of Garbage, Litter, or Like, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.

Ellie Elizabeth Kath, 20, Brownsville, Minn., 11/30/2024, Speeding (58/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. 

Heidi Marie Kerska, 56, La Crescent, Minn., 12/5/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Jordan Lee Ludwigson, 34, La Crescent, Minn., 12/6/2024, Driver Fails to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Jared Jerome Melbostad, 32, La Crosse, Wis., 5/10/2024, DWI – Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test; Breath or Test Refusal or Failure, Fine $400, Total Fees $500.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 362 days for one year).  Credit for time served: two days.  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (12/16/2024): Attend MADD Impact Panel, Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Department of Corrections immediately after this hearing or upon release from custody – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow standard and special conditions of probation, Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Complete Alcohol Assessment – as directed by agent – sign releases and follow all recommendations.

Shannon Louise Naber, 42, Hokah, Minn., 4/13/2024, Careless Driving – Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on Street or Highway, Fine $100, Total Fees $250.  Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for one year).  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (12/12/2024): Remain law abiding and be of good behavior. 

Zayne Foster Schlegel, 25, La Crosse, Wis., 10/4/2024, Speeding (72/50), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.  10/4/2024, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Motor Vehicle, Fine $200. 

Jeremy Michael Wall, 27, Onalaska, Wis., 12/3/2024, Passing Parked Authorized Vehicle – Two Lanes in Same Direction, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Brandon Mitchell Mortrud, 39, Wykoff, Minn., 11/23/2024, Natural Preservation – Hunt, Trap, or Possess Firearm, Bow, Trap, a Slingshot, or Explosives, Fine $50, Total Fees $135. 

Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester

Peter Louis Berns, 80, Elkader, Iowa, 12/4/2024, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. 

Jennifer Jerkovic, 21, Rochester, Minn., 11/10/2024, Speeding (75/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $145. 

Jacob Wayne Kent, 25, Rushford, Minn., 9/30/2024, Hands Free Law – Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Alyssa Sue Mullenbach, 35, Austin, Minn., 11/23/2024, Speeding (73/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $135. 

Steven Michael Nelson, 28, Wykoff, Minn., 11/9/2024, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $145.

Lucas Scott Schmalzreidt, 18, Chatfield, Minn., 12/3/2024, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Madeline Marie Foster, 22, Caledonia, Minn., 11/28/2024, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Jacobo Giron Gomez, 25, Sunnyside, Wash., 10/5/2024, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 

Brye Jackson Hardel, 22, Scandinavia, Wis., 11/12/2024, Speeding (60/50), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Lawrence Ethan Traun, 19, Houston, Minn., 10/6/2024, Speeding (108/60), Fine $150, Total Fees $375.  10/6/2024, Careless Driving – Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on Street or Highway, Fine $100. 

Preston Police Department

Jamie Anvar Martinez Sanchez, 41, Lanesboro, Minn., 6/22/2024, DWI.– Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $900, Total Fees $1,010. Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 358 days for two years).  Begin confinement before January, 15, 2025.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (12/17/2024): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance – have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement – follow all rules of probation agent, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Complete Chemical Assessment – within 60 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Pay damages caused to vehicles if not covered by insurance, or pay deductible if damages were covered by insurance.

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Ask A Trooper

Sgt. Troy Christianson

Ask a Trooper

May 19, 2025 By Troy Christianson Leave a Comment

Question: I read your last article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like a lot of people don’t know what it is or can’t figure it out. Thank you.

Answer: The “Late Merge – Zipper Merge” is a driving strategy that requires drivers to change their mindset about merging. Traditionally, drivers have been taught to merge early when a lane is ending. Early merging leads to longer backups, more crashes and road rage incidents.

Zipper Merge Procedure

• When you see the “lane closed ahead” sign and traffic is backing up, stay in your current lane until the point of merge.

• Take turns with other drivers to safely and smoothly merge into the remaining lane.

• When traffic is heavy and slow, it is safer to remain in your current lane until the point where traffic can take turns merging orderly.

Benefits of the Zipper Merge

• Reduces the difference in speeds between two lanes, making lane changes easier and safer.

• Reduces the overall length of traffic backups by up to 40%.

• Reduces congestion at freeway interchanges, especially in metropolitan areas.

• Creates a sense of fairness when all lanes are moving at the same speed.

• Reduces incidents of road rage.

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.

Zipper merging creates a sense of fairness when all lanes are moving at the same speed. Image submitted
Zipper merging creates a sense of fairness when all lanes are moving at the same speed.
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