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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

April 28, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Chatfield Police Department

Quran Khalifa Mashawn Bennett, 38, Chatfield, Minn., 1/24/2025, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.  1/24/2025, Speeding (38/30), Fine $40. 

Lisa Ruzana Evans, 36, Little Canada, Minn., 1/20/2025, No Proof of Insurance – Driver, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.  

Amy Lenore Fox, 50, Chatfield, Minn., 1/14/2025, Allow Illegal Use of Motor Vehicle by Owner, Fine $100, Total Fees $185.  1/14/2025, Expired Registration – Less Than Six Months, Fine $30.  

Morgan Taylor Goode, 27, Cameron, W. Va., 1/21/2025, Speeding (47/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $145.  

Duane Joseph Ledin, 42, Harmony, Minn., 1/11/2025, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $900, Total Fees $1,010.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 364 days for two years).  Comment: credit for any jail time served.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (4/10/2025): Contact probation officer as directed, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, No alcohol/controlled substance use, and THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs and 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, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, Comply with ignition interlock program, Remain law-abiding, Submit to random searches. 

Tommie Robinson, 55, Rochester, Minn., 1/1/2025, Speeding (42/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $135. 

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Michaela Anna Christenson, 34, Rochester, Minn., 3/29/2025, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $485.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/15/2025): 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), Submit to Chemical Testing – at the request of 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, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, Released from pre-trial condition of Electronic Alcohol Monitoring.

Roger Stephen Gibson, 68, Eagan, Minn., 3/14/2025, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.  

Caleb Micheal Herrington, 21, Central City, Iowa, 1/28/2025, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $185.  

Charles Edward Klos Jr., 32, Peterson, Minn., 2/19/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.  2/19/2025, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30.  2/19/2025, No Motor Vehicle Insurance – Owner, Fine $200. 

Olivier Nikuze Mpagazihe, 44, Rochester, Minn., 5/16/2024, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $100, Total Fees $260.  

Jeffrey Paul Sunderman, 39, Wykoff, Minn., 1/31/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.  1/31/2025, No Motor Vehicle Insurance – Owner, Fine $200.

Becky Alaine Voca, 38, Chatfield, Minn., 4/5/2025, Wireless Communications Device – Engage in Cellular Phone or Video Call (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.  

Hokah Police Department

Nicholas Taylor Reynolds, 32, Onalaska, Wis., 7/27/2024, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (43/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Tayven Wendel Green, 18, Winona, Minn., 3/8/2025, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 

Peyton Andrew Jerue, 18, La Crescent, Minn., 4/4/2025, Speeding – Exceed Speed Limit Posted in Local Jurisdiction Speed Zones (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  

Jennifer Michelle Kulish, 41, Spring Grove, Minn., 10/26/2024, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $200, Total Fees $350.  Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for one year).  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/11/2025): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance.  

Brett Allan Martin, 31, Houston, Minn., 7/18/2024, Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor) – Act to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death, Total Fees $150.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 88 days for two years).  Credit for time served: two days.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (4/16/2025): Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, 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, Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Department of Corrections within 24 hours after hearing – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow standard and special conditions of probation, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Prepare Case Plan – abide by a Minnesota Department of Corrections Case Plan as directed by supervising agent, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – continue with chemical dependency programming and follow all aftercare recommendations, Complete Comprehensive Assessment and follow all recommendations, Cognitive skill training – complete a cognitive thinking skills program as directed by agent and follow all recommendations, Anger management – complete a domestic violence/anger management program, Do not enter bars or liquor stores – that the defendant refrain from entering any establishment where the primary business is the sale of alcohol – if it is a restaurant/bar establishment, defendant must refrain from entering the bar area, must remain in the restaurant area, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs – that the defendant not associate with individuals who are known to be using or possessing alcohol or controlled substances, Random testing – at the request of agent or an officer believing he may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation, No threatening or assaultive behavior while on probation, Obtain employment and maintain employment to the best of abilities, 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. 

Keegan Joseph Munkelwitz, 19, Hokah, Minn., 1/28/2025, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Mary Elizabeth Osborne, 56, Spring Grove, Minn., 3/7/2025, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  3/7/2025, No Proof of Insurance – Driver, Fine $200.

Olivia Ann Thomas, 23, La Crescent, Minn., 12/22/2024, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $400.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for two years).  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (4/11/2025): Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Department of Corrections within 24 hours of sentencing – follow standard and special conditions of probation as directed by agent, Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota DOC, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, Random testing – at the request of agent or an officer believing she may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation, Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior.

Logan Robert Turben, 22, La Crosse, Wisc., 3/14/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

La Crescentc Police Department

Savanna Michael Courtney, 24, Houston, Minn., 3/15/2025, Speeding (66/50), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  

Justin David Deiss, 32, Eau Claire, Wis., 3/28/2025, Speeding (69/50), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  

Austin Allen Helm, 27, Onalaska, Wis., 4/10/2025, Speeding (52/40), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  

Cody Lar Lubben, 32, Houston, Minn., 1/31/2025, Speeding (60/50), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  

Aiden Marlowe Murphy, 18, Ellsworth, Wis., 4/12/2025, Window Restrictions – Tint Too Dark, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Ericka Jeanne Slivinski, 50, Rochester, Minn., 11/9/2024, Fish and Game – Lend, Borrow, or Transfer License, Tag, or Seal; Use License, Tag, or Seal, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.  

Mark Michael Zweibohmer, 45, Elma, Iowa. 2/26/2025, Take Fish Without an Angling License, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.  

Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester

Brian Joseph Cherrier, 37, Preston, Minn., 4/2/2025, Fail to Yield at Entrance of Through Highway After Having Stopped, Fine $50, Total Fees $135.  

Isaac Benjamin Kruse, 41, Lime Springs, Iowa. 1/27/2025, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $225. 

Colton Allen Meska, 21, Winona, Minn., 2/7/2025, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (45/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $145. 

Ashley Lynn Rinn, 41, Mabel, Minn., 1/27/2025, Display Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $115. 

Alexis Quin Schaefer, 33, Houston, Minn., 4/11/2025, Speeding (73/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 

Calvin Jaymes Welsh, 24, Anoka, Minn., 3/25/2025, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. 

Preston Police Department

Tyler John Heibel, 41, Fountain, Minn., 8/27/2024, Second Degree DWI – Refuse to submit to chemical test; Breath or test refusal or failure (Consecutive/Concurrent), Fine $900, Total Fees $1,085.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 273 days for two years).  Credit for time served: three days.  Serve as: work release and sentence to serve (if eligible).  Defendant may be released once he has served his probationary jail term and then directly to inpatient treatment when a bed becomes available. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (3/3/2025):  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, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, No alcohol/controlled substance use, and THC (with the exception of prescribed medications),  No possession of alcohol or drugs and 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, Obtain a sponsor or CPRS as directed by probation or chemical dependency treatment provider, Mental Health Evaluation – and follow recommendations, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Provide list of prescribed medications to probation officer, Cognitive skill training, Aftercare, Complete treatment – successfully complete intensive inpatient treatment as recommended.

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Ask a Trooper

June 9, 2025 By Troy Christianson Leave a Comment

Question: I caught part of the news the other night and heard something about the 100 deadliest days. Can you get me more information on that? 

Answer: I certainly can. Here is some information we shared on the Minnesota Department of Safety blog. The Minnesota State Patrol is urging drivers to make smart, safe decisions as the state enters what is known as the “100 deadliest days” on the road.

This stretch, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, is the most dangerous time of year to travel in Minnesota. It coincides with peak travel nationwide and a troubling spike in fatal crashes.

In 2024, Minnesota saw 151 traffic deaths during this period. By year’s end, at least 479 people had died on the state’s roads.

“Our troopers work hard every year to keep fatalities down, but last summer was especially hard,” said Minnesota State Patrol Col. Christina Bogojevic. “These are not just statistics — they are lives, families and communities forever changed.”

The four main contributors to fatal crashes remain consistent: speed, alcohol, lack of seat belt use and distraction. Last year, each played a major role in Minnesota’s traffic deaths:

• Speed: 138 fatalities

• Alcohol: 124 fatalities

• Unbelted: 108 fatalities

• Distraction: 29 fatalities

“These are the leading killers on our roads,” Bogojevic said. “And we see the consequences play out every day — in the Twin Cities and rural counties across Minnesota.”

She said troopers continue to encounter drivers making dangerous choices — speeding down highways, texting behind the wheel, not buckling up and driving impaired.

The state patrol and more than 300 agencies across Minnesota plan to increase enforcement over the summer. Expect more patrols, targeted campaigns and greater coordination with local agencies.

“If you’re speeding, driving impaired, unbelted or distracted, expect to see us,” Bogojevic said.

But law enforcement says it can’t turn the tide alone. They are asking all Minnesotans to do their part.

• Slow down and give yourself time to get where you’re going

• Stay off your phone

• Buckle up — everyone, every time

• Never drive impaired, by alcohol or drugs

“If every driver made those choices, we could flip the script,” Bogojevic said. “This summer doesn’t have to be deadly. It can be the safest.”

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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