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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

May 19, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Caledonia Police Department

Cody Alan Colsch, 32, Caledonia, Minn., 2/28/2025, Careless Driving – Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on Street or Highway, Fine $150, Total Fees $225. Local Confinement – 1 days (stay 1 days for two years). Unsupervised probation for two days – Conditions (5/5/2025): Remain law abiding and be of good behavior.

Laura Jo Eglinton, 60, Caledonia, Minn., 2/28/2025, Careless Driving – Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on Street or Highway, Fine $250, Total Fees $325.

Ricky Duane Lawrence, 64, Caledonia, Minn., 3/28/2025, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Local Confinement – 12 days (stay 12 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/7/2025): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No same or similar, Defendant shall be supervised by the Minnesota Department of Corrections for up to one year – subject to early discharge upon agent determination of good standing and recommendation for discharge – the state will not object to such early discharge, Complete Domestic Violence Inventory – share results with agent and follow the recommendations.

Chatfield Police Department

Nicholas Duane Martinez, 42, Rochester, Minn., 2/19/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285. 2/19/2025, License Plates Required on Front and Rear of Vehicle, Fine $30.

Izayah Patrick Rietheimer, 22, Harmony, Minn., 4/28/2025, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Thomas Edward Tobian, 34, Faribault, Minn., 12/30/2024, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700), Total Fees $385. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/6/2025): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No new arrests – if defendant does, he must report that to the prosecutor within three days.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Paul Micheall Bartsh, 40, Rushford, Minn., 4/17/2025, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Tyler Thomas Grim, 21 Wykoff, Minn., 4/9/2025, Careless Driving – Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on Street or Highway, Fine $100, Total Fees $185.

Jane Marie Helgeson, 60, Rochester, Minn., 4/26/2025, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Levi E. Hershberger, 28, Canton, Minn., 4/19/2025, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Dylan Spencer Hood, 19, Houston, Tex., 4/10/2025, Duty to Drive With Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Monica Rose McShane, 28, Cannon Falls, Minn., 4/16/2025, Speeding (72/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Daniel William Sheldon Sr., 63, Stewartville, Minn., 4/12/2025, Duty to Drive With Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Colton Andrew Linn Halverson, 21, Houston, Minn., 4/28/2025, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105.

Jada Lanae Moats, 23, Whitehall, Wis., 4/8/2025, Speeding – Exceed Speed Limit Posted in Local Jurisdiction Speed Zones (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Jadyn Sophia Randall, 24, Spring Grove, Minn., 3/20/2025, Winter Parking, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Donald LeRoy Solberg, 77, Hokah, Minn., 4/11/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Eric James Taraba, 28, Byron, Minn., 4/26/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

La Crescent Police Department

Shawn Michael Crocker, 39, La Crosse, Wis., 2/20/2025, Uninsured Vehicle – Owner Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 2/20/2025, Operate Motor Vehicle After License Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation, Fine $200.

Melissa Lyn Wilde, 47, La Crosse, Wis., 3/24/2025, Operate Motor Vehicle After License Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Marcus Anthony Davis, 27, Rockford, Minn., 4/12/2025, Take or Possess Fish Over Limit, Fine $50, Total Fees $185.

Travis William House, 44, Chatfield, Minn., 4/12/2025, Fishing Without a Stamp – Trout and Salmon, Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Michael Moua, 27, Brookyln Park, Minn., 4/12/2025, Take or Possess Fish Over Limit, Fine $50, Total Fees $185.

Suriyan Xiong, 33, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., 4/12/2025, Take or Possess Fish Over Limit, Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester

Marilyn Gertie Bratager, 64, Preston, Minn., 4/28/2025, Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Cody John Ristau, 26, Fountain, Minn., 4/27/2025, Driver Fails to Stop at Entrance to Through Highway/Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Chelsey Ann Sloan, 36, Mabel, Minn., 4/28/2025, Engage in Cellular Phone or Video Call (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Nicole Lynn Swanson, 35, Racine, Minn., 4/7/2025, Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Jeffery Demont Willis, 52, Drew, Mo., 3/27/2025, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Drew Michael Hayes, 39, Houston, Minn., 4/11/2025, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Sarah Beth McQueen, 35, St. Paul, Minn., 3/23/2025, Speeding (65/50), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Amy Skilling Stracener, 65, Lansing, Iowa, 4/12/2025, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Charles Newton Wallace, 78, Houston, Minn., 3/16/2025, Failure to Yield at Entrance to Through Highway After Having Stopped, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Preston Police Department

Nickie Joann Duchesne, 49, Stewartville, Minn., 2/16/2025, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

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Sgt. Troy Christianson

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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