Caledonia Police Department
Anthony Alex Kountkofsky Bingenheimer, 21, Caledonia, Minn., 3/29/2025, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $300, Total Fees $450. Local Confinement – 15 days (stay 10 days for one year). Credit for time served: five days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (7/22/2025): Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Department of Corrections within 24 hours after this hearing – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow standard and special conditions of probation, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Complete Domestic Violence Inventory – and follow recommendations.
Contessa Ann Fogel, 37, Caledonia, Minn., 5/10/2025, Dog at Large, Fine $75, Total Fees $150.
Lisa Ann Stames, 48, Caledonia, Minn., 3/23/2025, Disorderly Conduct- Brawling or Fighting, Fine $300, Total Fees $450. Local Confinement – 21 days (stay 21 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (7/22/2025): Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to DOC within 24 hours after this hearing – 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, No mood-altering chemicals – 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), Random testing – at the request of agent or an officer believing she may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation, 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 and must remain in the restaurant area, Restitution is left open for 45 days and the public defender’s office discharge is postponed for 90 days.
Chatfield Police Department
Franklin Gonzalez Burgos, 30, St. Paul, Minn., 7/11/2025, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office
Kate Gyamfua Ameyaw, 33, Rochester, Minn., 6/30/2025, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.
Richard Dean Bulman, 74, Dorchester, Minn., 6/27/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.
Brendan Carlos Dickinson, 26, Spring Valley, Minn., 6/20/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (62/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.
Connor Randal Hovey, 18, Preston, Minn., 6/27/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.
Charlene Marie Knutson, 71, Lanesboro, Minn., 7/9/2025, Failure to Yield at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $130.
Stephanie Danielle Mills, 34, Spring Valley, Minn., 6/30/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.
Rachel Lynn Petersen, 29, Spring Grove, Minn., 5/16/2025, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $115.
Brian Bruce Robinson, 57, Independence, Iowa, 6/26/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.
Jennifer Lee Romero, 46, Kasson, Minn., 7/11/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.
Riana Julene Smith, 26, Preston, Minn., 7/14/2025, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.
Hokah Police Department
Roseannalee Starr Yohe, 40, Caledonia, Minn., 5/7/2025, Owner of Motor Vehicle Allowing Illegal Use, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.
Houston County Sheriff’s Office
Scott Allan Bekkum, 31, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 6/21/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.
Kesha Nicole Blaha, 31, Gays Mills, Wis., 2/14/2025, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $400, Total Fees $500. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 89 days for one year). Credit for time served: one day. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (7/17/2025): Remain law-abiding and be of
good behavior, Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to DOC within 24 hours after sentencing – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow standard and special conditions of probation, Do not drive without a valid license, No mood-altering chemicals – 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), Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota DOC – within 60 days, Attend MADD Impact Panel – within 60 days.
Brian Edward Buenger, 64, Preston, Minn., 6/24/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 6/24/2025, Unlawful Passing – When Lane is Not Clearly Visible and Not Free of Oncoming Traffic, Fine $50.
Jennifer Michelle Kulish, 42, Spring Grove, Minn., 5/2/2025, Unlicensed Animal, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.
Kyle Robert Maddison, 33, Jackson, Mioss., 12/14/2024, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $400, Total Fees $500. Local Confinement – 60 days (stay 58 days for one year). Credit for time served: two days. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (7/17/2025): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to DOC within 24 hours after sentencing – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow standard and special conditions of probation, No mood-altering chemicals – 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), Complete Chemical Assessment – defendant has completed and will follow the recommendations of a chemical use assessment, Sign releases of information – as directed, Attend MADD Impact Panel – within 60 days, No same of similar.
Joshua Paul Merchlewitz, 33, Rushford, Minn., 6/20/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.
Michael Lester Pulscher, 73, Des Moines, Iowa, 7/12/2025, Duty to Drive With Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $115.
Sophia Lee Sadowski, 23, La Crosse, Wis., 5/19/2025, Speeding (74/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 5/19/2025, Operate Motor Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30.
John Leon St. Mary, 60, Cresco, Iowa, 6/13/2025, Speeding – Exceed Speed Limit in Local Jurisdiction Speed Zones (59/45), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.
La Crescent Police Department
Sophia Joy Sanchez, 19, Rochester, Minn., 7/12/2025, Speeding (58/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division
Bryce Daniel Johannsen, 37, Ankeny, Iowa, 5/10/2025, Hunting Turkeys Without a License, Fine $200, Total Fees $675.
Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester
Michael Dusty Blackburn, 23, Spring Grove, Minn., 6/19/2025, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.
Katrina Lynn Grabau, 28, Spring Valley, Minn., 7/8/2025, Wrong Class/No Endorsement (License), Fine $100, Total Fees $180.
Lyman Charles Hare, 76, Wykoff, Minn., 7/11/2025, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.
William Michael Harvey, 20, Lanesboro, Minn., 7/13/2025, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $105.
Nicholas Dean Meldahl, 37, Preston, Minn., 6/7/2025, Careless Driving – Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on Street or Highway, Fine $300, Total Fees $410. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (7/21/2025): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, Complete Chemical Assessment – within six months – (provide) proof to prosecutor, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Attend MADD Impact Panel – complete within six months – (provide) proof to prosecutor.
Andrew James Roberts, 39, Rochester, Minn., 5/8/2025, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.
Lavern Norman Skonovd, 76, Elk Grove, Calif., 6/16/2025, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.
Orrin James Sovers, 18, Spring Valley, Minn., 6/27/2025, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $135.
Gracelynn Jane West, 19, Randalia, Iowa, 5/30/2025, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.
Chad Anthony Wood, 48, Austin, Minn., 7/7/2025, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.
Luke Alan Hellickson, 19, Preston, Minn., 7/15/2025, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.
Abby Ray Benson, 37, Rushford, Minn., 6/6/2025, Hands Free Law – Violate Paragraph 2(A); Second or Subsequent Violation, Fine $275, Total Fees $350.
Justine Marie Feine, 36, Mabel, Minn., 5/9/2025, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.
Dayva Rae Goetzinger, 38, Caledonia, Minn., 7/7/2025, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.
Jessica Marie Hamus, 38, Houston, Minn., 6/18/2025, Speeding (79/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.
Bonita Susan Herrick, 63, Winona, Minn., 7/7/2025, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.
Thomas Anthony Lisota, 57, Houston, Minn., 7/3/2025, Speeding (79/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.
Adrian Christopher Pedrin, 34, Caledonia, Minn., 4/28/2025, Fail to Yield at Entrance to Through Highway After Having Stopped, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.
Bethanie Lee Rupright, 28, Lansing, Iowa, 6/20/2025, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $200, Total Fees $375. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 86 days for one year). Credit for time served: four days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (7/22/2025): Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to DOC within 24 hours after this hearing – cooperate with interstate transfer process within seven days and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow standard and special conditions of probation, No mood-altering chemicals – 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), Random testing – at the request of agent or an officer believing she may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation.
Preston Police Department
Glenn Frederick Winslow, 58, Spring Valley, Minn., 5/8/2025, Allow Dog to Run at Large, Fine $50, Total Fees $135