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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

February 16, 2026 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Chatfield Police Department

Leon Van Eck, 44, Minneapolis, Minn.; 10/27/2025, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Emma Ann Peck, 18, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/20/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Richard Dean Bulman, 74, Spring Grove, Minn.; 1/26/2026, Unlicensed Animal, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  

Matthew Tate Fruechte, 55. Caledonia, Minn.; 1/3/2026, DWI, – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $300, Total Fees $400.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/30/2026): Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Department of Corrections within 24 hours of the time of sentencing – 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, Sign releases of information as directed., No mood-altering chemicals – abstain from the use and possession of all mood altering chemicals including alcohol and THC (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 he may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation, Do not enter bars or liquor stores – refrain from entering any establishment where the primary business is the sale of alcohol or THC – if it is a restaurant/bar establishment defendant must refrain from entering the bar area and must remain in the restaurant area, Attend MADD Impact Panel.  

Corwin James Harper, 34, Houston, Minn.; 3/14/2025, Uninsured Vehicle – Owner Violation (Concurrent/Consecutive), Fine $200, Total Fees $275.  Local Confinement – 60 days.  Credit for time served: three days.  Defendant shall be allowed work release if he qualifies; jail time shall commence on February 15.  3/14/2025, Unregistered Motor Vehicle – Certain Acts Forbidden (Concurrent/Consecutive), Local Confinement – 60 days.  Credit for time served: three days.  Defendant shall be allowed work release if he qualifies; jail time shall commence on February 15.  3/14/2025, License Plates Required on Front and Rear of Vehicle, Total Fees $200.  

Danielle Marie Hauser, 36, Brownsville, Minn.; 11/21/2025, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  11/21/2025, No Driver’s License in Possession or Fail to Display Upon Request, Fine $20.  

Michael Jon Hoadley, 55, Middeton, Wis.; 1/31/2026, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  

Dawson Jae Olson, 19, Independence, Wis.; 12/27/2025, Speeding – Exceed Speed Limit Posted in Local Jurisdiction Speed Zones (68/50), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  

Carver John Smerud, 74, New Albin, Iowa; 1/26/2026, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  

La Crescent Police Department

Kimberly Kay Barney, 30, Onalaska, Wis.; 11/28/2025, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester

Justice Mduduzi Dube, 56, Beeton, Ontario; 1/12/2026, Speeding (85/60), Fine $70, Total Fees $220.  

Nevaeh Kay Howe, 19, Cresco, Iowa; 1/3/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.  

Jill Nicole Pease, 42, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/23/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.  

Jeffrey Paul Beckman, 60, Houston, Minn.; 1/2/2026, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100.  

Christine Diane Busalacchi, 67, Ferryville, Wis.; 11/15/2025, No Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.  

Shayna Sue De Vault, 36, Holmen, Wis.; 1/24/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  

Wendy Jo Johnson, 58, Houston, Minn.; 11/4/2025, DWI, – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/2/2026): Remain law abiding and be of good behavior, Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to DOC within 24 hours of 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 and THC (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 he may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation, Complete Chemical Assessment – defendant has already completed a Chemical Use Assessment and will provide supervising agent a copy of the assessment and recommendations – defendant will follow the recommendations made within the Chemical Use Assessment, Sign releases of information as directed, Attend MADD Impact Panel and provide a certificate of completion to supervising agent, No same or similar. 

Tyrell Lashane Pillette, 28, La Crosse, Wis.; 11/16/2025, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. 

Clifton Traywick, 30, Onalaska, Wis.; 11/19/2025, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (79/50), Fine $100, Total Fees $275.  Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25.  11/19/2025, No Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance, Fine $200.  11/19/2025, No Insurance – Owner, Fine $200.  

Justin Gerald Treptow, 47, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/26/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

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