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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

May 26, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Caledonia Police Department

Keaton Michael Bonewitz, 26, Dakota, Minn., 3/1/2025, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.

Isaac Allen Kruckow, 19, Caledonia, Minn., 2/26/2025, Fail to Transfer Title Within 10 Days, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 2/26/2025, Window Restrictions – Tint Too Dark, Fine $50. 2/26/2025, Muffler Required, Fine $50.

Chatfield Police Department

Alonzo Ruben Librado, 63, Murrieta, Calif., 3/26/2025, Speeding (47/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $145.

Karen Nan Vinson, 70, Chatfield, Minn., 5/8/2025, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Laurie Ann Bjertness, 62, Harmony, Minn., 2/26/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285. 2/26/2025, Driver Who is Not Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance (if required), Fine $200.

Ami Meenakshi Gilbert, 32, Apple Valley, Minn., 4/6/2025, Speeding (68/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

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

Jeffrey Mark Horsman, 61, Rochester, Minn., 2/28/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.

Ryan Lucas Jackson, 33, Rushford, Minn., 2/25/2025, Driving Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.

Brooklynn May Johnson, 24, Chatfield, Minn., 4/16/2025, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $145.

Shawn Daniel Mather, 48, Spring Valley, Minn., 12/6/2024, Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety, Fine $300, Total Fees $385. Local Confinement – 180 days (stay 180 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/13/2025): Remain law abiding, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance.

Daniel Lee Ramaker, 44, Wykoff, Minn., 4/15/2025, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $145.

Charles Wesley Stutz, 45, Rochester, Minn., 2/26/2025, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.

Seth Michael Vagts, 23, Brainerd, Minn., 5/2/2025, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Brandon Scott Wolf, 26, River Falls, Wis., 3/16/2025, Speeding (75/40), Fine $300, Total Fees $385.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Heidi Bellle Cromwell, 32, Edina, Minn., 4/16/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.

Timothy Ray Gunderson Jr., 37, La Crescent, Minn., 3/7/2025, Speeding – Exceed Speed Limit Posted in Local Jurisdiction Speed Zones (65/50), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Cory David Hermann, 48, Pine Island, Minn., 2/27/2025, No Proof of Insurance – Driver, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Jared Marshall Portwood, 48, Rochester, Minn., 4/30/2025, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Total Fees $150. Local Confinement – 13 days. Credit for time served: 13 days.

Nathan Scott VonArx, 24, Galesville, Wis., 3/28/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

La Crescent Police Department

Brian Richard Connell, 38, Decorah, Iowa, 3/1/2025, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating a Motor Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Sawyer Brian Smith, 18, Montfort, Wis., 2/28/2025, Keep to the Right, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Angela Marie Weber, 41, La Crosse, Wis., 3/8/2025, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Jose Mauricio Jara Landi, 41, Minneapolis, Minn., 4/11/2025, Catch and Release Violation – Trout and Bass, Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester

Jose Armando Cuaquehua Cuaquehua, 24, Rushford, Minn., 10/12/2024, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $410. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/13/2025): (Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation – as directed after today, 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 driving without valid driver’s license and insurance.

Slade Mark Eiken, 18, Mabel, Minn., 4/30/2025, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Ethan Charles Olson, 29, Canton, Minn., 3/2/2025, Speeding (59/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $145.

Lindi Michelle Poppe, 32, Canton, Minn., 4/28/2025, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Richard Dean Brimmer, 37, Waterloo, Iowa, 5/9/2025, Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Angelina Rose Carlisle, 22, Red Wing, Minn., 4/17/2026, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Jared Thomas Freese, 44, Spring Valley, Minn., 2/27/2025, Unsafe Lane Usage on Laned Highway, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Danyelle Cecilia Hart, 31, Holmen, Wis., 2/28/2025, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100.

Dustin Lee Thorstenson, 44, New Albin, Iowa, 4/30/2025, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Preston Police Department

Noah James Wemple, 19, Northfield, Minn., 3/2/2025, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.

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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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