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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

June 2, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Caledonia Police Department

Isaac Allen Kruckow, 19, Caledonia, Minn., 3/12/2025, Driver Fails to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

John Michael Luhman, 37, Caledonia, Minn., 7/7/2024, Domestic Assault – Commits Act to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death (Misdemeanor), Fine $100, Total fees $350.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/20/2025): Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Department of Corrections 24 hours after hearing or upon release from custody – follow standard and special conditions of probation, Complete Domestic Violence Inventory – and follow recommendations, Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota-DOC, No mood-altering chemicals – that the defendant abstain from the use and possession of all mood altering chemicals (including alcohol) except those prescribed by a licensed physician and those should be taken only in the amount and dosages prescribed.

Cody William Mammenga, 23, Plainview, Minn., 4/3/2025, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $300, Total Fees $375.

Jerralyn Mary Wallraf, 42, Caledonia, Minn., 4/3/2025, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $250, Total Fees $325.

Chatfield Police Department

Kristin Marie Dyer, 42, Chatfield, Minn., 4/23/2025, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Alonso Romario Villarruel-Villarroel, 30, Minneapolis, Minn., 4/15/2025, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Jacob Reid Bothun, 33, Eyota, Minn., 3/10/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.

James Andrew Lindsey, 40, Stewartville, Minn., 5/7/2025, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Casey Allen Otterness, 25, Mabel, Minn., 11/28/2024, Domestic Assault – Intentionally Inflicts or Attempts to Inflict Bodily Harm, Fine $500, Total Fees $1,035.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 85 days for one year).  Credit for time served: five days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/19/2025): 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 – as directed by probation agent, 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 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, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, 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, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, No contact with victim(s), J.R.F. – no contact includes but is not limited to contact in-person, by mail, by phone, through third parties as well as by email, by social media, and by text, Once DVI is completed programming agent and state could request change for contact, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, Domestic abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations, Supply DNA sample.

Adam David Pettey, 31, Spring Valley, Minn., 4/16/2025, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.

Cooper Dean Ristau, 19, Harmony, Minn., 5/4/2025, Window Tint Too Dark (Greater Than 50% Plus or Minus 3%), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Brian James Stankey, 38, Rochester, Minn., 3/6/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.

Brent Allen Swygman, 40, Ostrander, Minn., 1/13/2025, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $300, Total Fees $410.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/15/2025): Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment (completed), Follow recommendations of evaluation, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Attend MADD Impact Panel (completed), No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program – only drive vehicles equipped with Ignition Interlock and not have any violations of the program.

Dennis Lee Whitson, 61, Spring Valley, Minn., 4/25/2025, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $115.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Michelle Lynn Breeser, 33, Brownsville, Minn., 4/30/2025, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Chad Edward Busness, 47, La Crescent, Minn., 4/7/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $300, Total Fees $450.

Lynn Marie Coyle, 56, Grey Eagle, Minn., 5/9/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Jessica Ann Holten, 42, Spring Grove, Minn., 4/16/2025, No Proof of Insurance – Driver, Fine $125, Total Fees $200.

Hollie Sue Mask, 40, Altura, Minn., 4/24/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Esther Pearl Nique, 27, Caledonia, Minn., 4/18/2025, Speeding (71/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  4/18/2025, No Insurance – Driver Violation, Fine $200.  4/18/2025, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30.

Bradley John Schleich, 37, Caledonia, Minn., 3/20/2025, Winter Parking, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Emily Kay Tschumper, 33, Houston, Minn., 3/7/2025, Speeding (80/60), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.  3/7/2025, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30.  3/7/2025, No Insurance – Owner Violation, Fine $200.

Tami Darlene Wesselman, 54, Spring Grove, Minn., 3/20/2025, Vehicle Parked Against Traffic, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Jamal Sabion Williams, 24, Spring Grove, Minn., 3/9/2025, Operate Motor Vehicle After License Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

La Crescent Police Department

Ryan Edward Schimek, 41, Goodhue, Minn., 3/9/2025, Speeding (59/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Christian Michael Billy Seamster, 26, Winona, Minn., 3/8/2025, Operate Motor Vehicle After License Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Justin Alan Zelinske, 39, Kasson, Minn., 5/10/2025, Fail to Display ATV Registration/Decal as Required, Fine $25, Total Fees $110.

Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester

Wayne Anthony Feldmeier, 70, Houston, Minn., 5/12/2025, Unsafe Passing, Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Christopher Thomas Hus, 51, Pine Island, Minn., 4/28/2025, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Matthew John Iverson, 43, Rushford, Minn., 3/17/2025, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $110.

Rachael Ann Prestby, 33, Canton, Minn., 5/8/2025, Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Nicole Swenson Kahoud, 45, Rochester, Minn., 5/9/2025, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, total Fees $125.

John Luke Thompson, 24, Rushford, Minn., 7/2/2024, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.

Mitchell Vance Williams, 30, Mabel, Minn.,, 4/28/2025, Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.

Maggie Ellen Ballard, 39, Sun Prairie, Wis., 3/23/2025, Speeding (60/50), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Peyton Grace Franzen, 22, Tripoli, Iowa, 4/30/2025, Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Gage Michael Heusinkveld, 19, Preston, Minn., 4/3/2025, Duty to Drive With Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  .

John Byron Pugleasa, 61, Caledonia, Minn., 5/9/2025, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Rushford Police Department

Federico Colohua Itehua, 26, Peterson, Minn., 3/26/2025, Fourth Degree DWI, Fine $300, Total Fees $410.  Local Confinement – 60 days (stay 60 days for one year).  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/14/2025):

Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Complete booking – must complete booking at the Fillmore County Jail in Preston by 4:30 on May 15, 2025, No Driving without valid driver’s license and insurance.

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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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