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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

December 29, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Caledonia Police Department

Vanessa Jean Hinck, 39, Stewartville, Minn.; 11/12/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

William Merton Douglas, 55, Winona, Minn.; 2/12/2025, Burglary (Felony)- Second Degree – Building – Possess Tool (Concurrent/Consecutive), Fine $1,000, Total Fees $1,160.  Commit to Commissioner Corrections, Minnesota Correctional Facility, St. Cloud – 36 months (stay for five years).  Local Confinement – 45 days.  Credit for time served: 13 days.  Serve as: work release (if eligible).  Start jail time by January 30, 2026; defendant may serve this time in Fillmore County or Winona County at his own cost – he must make arrangements with the jails to do this.  Supervised probation for five years – Conditions (12/16/2025): 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, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, 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, Random testing – at the request of a peace officer or probation agent to prove defendant is not using alcohol, THC, or controlled substance, Obtain permission from agent before leaving the state – prior approval required, Restitution reserved – for 30 days, Pay restitution before fines, fees and surcharges, Cognitive skill training – participate in Decision Points and/or CAMO Group Cognitive Skills Programming if deemed appropriate by supervising agent and the treatment court coordinator, Enter and successfully complete Winona County Drug Court and Aftercare, Continue with outpatient chemical dependency counseling and follow any recommendations made, Perform community service as directed by supervising agent and the treatment court coordinator as a condition of participation in Treatment Court of Winona County. 

Colleen Lee Fairchild, 57, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/4/2025, Unlawful Deposit of Garbage, Litter, or Like, Fine $100, Total Fees $180.  

Victor Garcia, 19, Stewartville, Minn.; 11/22/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.  11/22/2025, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30.  

Jordan Devillo Hanson, 37, Rochester, Minn.; 2/12/2025, 2/12/2025, Burglary (Felony) – Second Degree – Building – Possess Tool, Fine $1,000, Total Fees $1,160.  Commit to Commissioner Corrections, Minnesota Correctional Facility, St. Cloud – 30 months (stay for five years).  Local Confinement – 45 days.  Credit for time served: 35 days.  Supervised probation for five years – Conditions (12/16/2025): 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, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation – fully comply with reasonable rules and directives of D & O Community Corrections including participation in all classes, counseling, and/or evaluations as directed, No alcohol/controlled substance use including THC (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs including T.H.C. (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 – if required complete chemical dependency outpatient treatment and follow all recommendations at the time of discharge, Cognitive skill training or similar program as directed by agent, Obtain permission from agent before leaving the state – do not leave state without prior permission from probation agent and Treatment Court, Complete Olmsted County Treatment Court – follow all recommendations, complete classes, and counseling as directed by agent – meet with mental health professionals as directed, No contact with victim(s) trespassed from Valley Laundry Mat – no contact unless approved by probation agent, Restitution reserved – for 30 days, Pay restitution before fines, fees, and surcharges. 

Devan Roth Holmen, 21, LeRoy, Minn.; 9/30/2025, No Motor Vehicle Insurance – Driver, Fine $200, Total Fees $280.  9/30/2025, Instruction Permit – Driver 18 – No Adult, Fine $50.  

Nelson Edgardo Molina Santos, 22, Panama City, Fla.; 10/2/2025, Display or Represent Ones Own Any Driver’s License or Minnesota Identification Issued to Another, Fine $300, Total Fees $380.  

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Peter Isaiah Bonk, 36, Caledonia, Minn.; 11/10/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (88/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $375.  

Destini Rae Girard, 20, Caledonia, Minn.; 11/18/2025, Speeding – Exceed Speed Limit Posted in Local Jurisdiction Speed Zones (81/60), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. 

Mariah Whaley Hardesty, 43, Lanesboro, Minn.; 4/13/2025, Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor) – Commits Act to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death, Total Fees $150.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 85 days for two years).  Credit for time served: five days.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (12/17/2025): 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, 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, Complete Domestic Violence Inventory and follow recommendations, Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota DOC. 

Samantha Jo Heller, 37, La Crosse, Wis.; 10/4/2025, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.

Timothy Kraus Koester, 42, Stillwater, Minn.; 11/7/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.  

Robert Burnell Bybee, 26, Rushford, Minn.; 9/9/2025, Fourth Degree DWI – 0.08 Blood Alcohol Content With Two Hours, Fine $225, Total Fees $325.  Local Confinement – 20 days (stay 20 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (12/16/2025): Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to DOC within 24 hours – 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, Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota DOC – if the Chemical Use Assessment recommendations recommend no use of alcohol or controlled substances defendant will be subject to testing at the directions of agent, Attend MADD Impact Panel – attend and complete a MADD Victim Impact Panel and share the certificate of completion with agent, Random testing – if the Chemical Use Assessment recommendations recommend no use of alcohol or controlled substances the defendant will be subject to submit to random testing at the request of agent or an officer believing he may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation. 

La Crescent Police Department

Christopher David Burg, 42, Osceola, Wis.; 11/27/2025, Speeding (64/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.  

Kevin David Terpstra, 60, Hokah, Minn.; 12/4/2025, Speeding (57/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Amber Marie Meiners, 39, Caledonia, Minn.; 12/8/2025, ATV – Prohibitions on Youthful Operators/Passengers – Under 18 – Helmet Required, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  

Eric Dana Rauch, 55, La Crosse, Wis.; 12/6/2025, Fishing – Extra Line, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  

Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester

Aric Trevor Bauman, 38, Chatfield, Minn.; 11/5/2025, Speeding (80/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $220.  

Brett Matthew Benson, 35, La Crescent, Minn.; 12/3/2025, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Marco Antonio Cuaquehua Tentzohua, 19, Peterson, Minn.; 12/6/2025, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $180.  

Anna Marie Kjos, 25, Rushford, Minn.; 12/10/2025, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Karla Marie Mueller, 53, Chatfield, Minn.; 12/3/2025, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Hope Mariah Nelson, 29, Wykoff, Minn.; 10/13/2025, Speeding (76/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $140.  

Edduin Otoniel Rayos Rojas, 44, Spring Grove, Minn.; 10/1/2025, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $180.  

Kylie Jean Greenheck, 30, Houston, Minn.; 12/3/2025, Speeding (73/60), Fine $50, Total Fee $125.  

Martin Gerard Vavrosky, 67, Prior Lake, Minn.; 11/28/2025, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  

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