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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

February 23, 2026 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Caledonia Police Department

Gary Curtis Sand Jr., 53, Caledonia, Minn.; 11/26/2025, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $95, Total Fees $170.  

Jerralyn Mary Wallraff, 42, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/3/2025, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $100, Total Fees $250.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/10/2026): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Report any new offenses to the prosecutor within three business days.

Chatfield Police Department

Natalie Mavis Hawkins, 20, Wabasha, Minn.; 10/28/2025, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.  

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office

Donna Kay Apenhorst, 59, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/7/2025, Failure to Stop at Stop Signs or Stop Lines, Fine $50, Total Fees $130.  

Kelli Lynn Gendron, 48, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/26/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.  

Jerry Irvin Hamm, 85, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/31/2026, Failure to Signal Lane Change, Fine $50, Total Fees $130. 

Cooper Steven Hanson, 19, Eyota, Minn.; 12/21/2025, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.  12/21/2025, Cannabis Open Package, Fine $150.  

Larry Gene Holland, 75, Mabel, Minn.; 11/22/2025, Unlawful Deposit of Garbage, Litter, or Like, Fine $100, Total Fees $180.  

Nicholas James Lawson, 23, Spring Grove, Minn.; 2/3/2026, Speeding (68/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.  

Michael Robert Osland Jr., 37, Preston, Minn.; 6/24/2025, D.W.I. – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours (Consecutive/Concurrent), Fine $1,000 (stay $850 until 2/6/2028), Total Fees $250.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for two years).  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (2/6/2026): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement – abide by all standard terms of probation as required by agent for the D.W.I. offense, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation.  

Zuri Sandoval Leonardo, 18, Austin, Minn.; 1/29/2026, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.  

Arica Jo Schmoll, 44, Spring Valley, Minn.; 7/9/2025, D.W.I. – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $500, Total Fees $610.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 355 days for four years).  Defendant may be released to treatment if their an opening while in jail.  Supervised probation for four years – Conditions (2/6/2026): 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, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, No alcohol/controlled substance use including T.H.C. (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 T.H.C., Random testing – at the request of probation agent to prove defendant is not using alcohol, T.H.C., or controlled substance, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – complete a substance use disorder assessment and follow all recommendations (or sign releases for any prior C.D. evaluations and continue to comply with treatment recommendations) as required by probation agent, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, Attend M.A.D.D. Impact Panel – complete within six months, Mental Health Evaluation – if recommended by probation agent, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program – provide release of information to prove compliance with program for probation agent.

Byron Eduardo Tonato Gualco, 39, Minneapolis, Minn.; 1/2/2026, No Motor Vehicle Insurance Driver, Fine $200, Total Fees $280. 

Luis Rodolfo Tzompaxtle Tzanahua, 43, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/5/2026, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $180.  

Lakshmi Kanth Reddy Veeramreddy, 25, DeKalb, Ill.; 1/18/2026, Speeding (72/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.  

Joseph Dominic Wathier, 29, Decorah, Iowa; 4/26/2025, D.W.I. – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $500, Total Fees $615.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 354 days for four years). Serve as: weekends (if eligible). Start serving jail time by February 13 at 4:30 pm – may serve weekends or straight jail time – decide with jail administrator.  Supervised probation for four years – Conditions (2/3/2026): 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, Sign Probation Agreement – cooperate with interstate transfer, Follow all instructions of probation, No alcohol/controlled substance use including T.H.C. (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 T.H.C. unless approved in advance by probation agent, Random testing – at the request of peace officer or probation agent to prove defendant is not using alcohol, T.H.C., or controlled substance, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – complete a substance use disorder assessment post-conviction with collaterals and follow all recommendations including treatment and aftercare, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, Attend M.A.D.D. Impact Panel – file proof of completion with probation agent, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program – follow all requirements of the ignition interlock program.  

Hokah Police Department

Jerralyn Mary Wallraff, 42, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/26/2025, Trespass – Unlawful Entry of Building, Fine $100, Total Fees $250.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/10/2026): (Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Report any new offenses to the prosecutor within three business days.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office

Chaim Brummel, 18, Brooklyn, N.Y.; 2/6/2026, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  

Leland James Capehart, 18, Winona, Minn.; 1/31/2026, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  

Kaleb Michael Cavanaugh, 21, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/11/2026, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Colton Lee DeWall, 18, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/26/2026, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  

Jeremy David Robert Doby, 19, St. Paul, Minn.; 9/2/2025, Receiving Stolen Property (Felony – Concurrent/Consecutive), Total Fees (including 3,690 in restitution) $3,765.  Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, Minnesota Correctional Facility St. Cloud – 15 months (stay for 15 month).  Community work service:  100 hours for indeterminate.   Supervised probation for five years – Conditions (2/10/2026): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, 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, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Department of Corrections February 10 – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow standard and special conditions of probation. Pay restitution as determined by the court, Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota D.O.C., Complete Comprehensive Assessment – and follow all recommendations, Cognitive skill training – complete a cognitive thinking skills program as directed by agent, 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), Do not enter bars or liquor stores – 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, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs – do not associate with individuals who are known to be using or possessing alcohol or controlled substances, Random testing – at the request of agent or an officer believing he may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation, No contact with victim(s) – have no direct or indirect contact with the victim of this offense – write letter of apology to the victim – letter must be turned in to agent for approval, Obtain employment and maintain employment to the best of abilities, Cooperate and be truthful with agent in all matters, Obtain permission from agent before leaving the state – for any overnight stay out of the state defendant will obtain written permission from my agent 14 days before leaving, Give a D.N.A. sample when directed.  9/2/2025, Damage to Property – Fourth Degree Intentional Damage – Other Circumstances, Total Fees (including $250 in restitution) $325.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 80 days for one year).  Credit for time served: 10 days. Community work service:  100 hours for indeterminate.    Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/10/2026): Same as Receiving Stolen Property offense. 

Kaitlyn Marie Marshall, 23, Houston, Minn.; 2/9/2026, Speeding – Exceed Speed Limit Posted in Local Jurisdiction Speed Zones (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  

Aaron Donald Mattice, 35, La Crosse, Wis.; 1/13/2026, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.  

Troy Jason Pike, 56, Spring Grove, Minn.; 12/25/2025, Make Emergency Call – Police/Fire/Medical/Ambulance – No Emergency, Fine $125, Total Fees $200.  

Gretchen Rhea Reetz, 48, Holmen, Wis.; 1/26/2026, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 

Isaac Timothy Vick, 19, Dorchester, Iowa; 1/30/2026, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  

Eric Nicholas Woodard, 45, Houston, Minn.; 1/28/2026, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.  

La Crescent Police Department

Jacob Jon Lesher, 35, Winona, Minn.; 11/26/2025, Speeding (74/50), Fine $70, Total Fees $215.  

Claire Marie Nietubicz Ruff, 65, La Crescent, Minn.; 1/8/2026, Speeding (49/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.  

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division

Matthew John Iverson, 43, Rushford, Minn.; 12/6/2025, Hunting Deer Without a License, Fine $200, Total Fees $280.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/5/2026): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Forfeit bow and arrows valued at approximately $500 to $600 and lose all hunting privileges for one year after conviction.

Adam Louis Muehr, 45, Spring Grove, Minn.; 11/22/2025, Entering Posted Land Prohibited; Without First Obtaining Permission From Owner, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.  11/22/2025, Expired 6/30/2025 – No Blaze Orange During Firearm Deer Season, Fine $25.  

Minnesota State Patrol – Rochester

Diesel Jonathon Bronson, 18, Harmony, Minn.; 1/29/2026, Speeding (60/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.  

Landon Jon Mason Dahl, 18, Rushford, Minn.; 1/28/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communication Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.  

Andrew David Grabau, 20, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/28/2026, Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $110.  

Faith Marie Kelly, 45, Peterson, Minn.; 1/28/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communication Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.  

Eduardo Martinez, 32, Austin, Minn.; 1/20/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communication Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.  

Michael Robert Osland Jr., 37, Preston, Minn.; 4/28/2025, D.W.I. – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $800 until 2/6/2028), Total Fees $385.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 75 days for two years). Credit for time served: four days.  Start jail time by March 1, 4:30 pm.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (2/6/2026): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement – abide by all standard terms of probation as required by agent for the D.W.I. offense, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation.  

Hailey Marie Penhollow, 19, LeRoy, Minn.; 1/24/2026, Speeding (78/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $140.

Cody Alexander Serfling, 18, Preston, Minn.; 2/4/2026, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.  

Melanie Marie Tomzak, 53, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/1/2026, D.W.I. – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $405.  Local Confinement – 60 days (stay 60 days for one year).  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/6/2026): Remain law abiding and be of good behavior, Defendant has unrestricted driving privileges for work purposes.  

Steven Albert Walsky, 69, Rushford, Minn.; 1/14/2026, Speeding (79/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $140.  

Alexander Antonio Zamora Donaire, 23, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/13/2025, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $180.  

Marcy Sue Ixen, 23, Postville, Iowa; 11/25/2025, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communication Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  11/25/2025, No Minnesota Driver’s License (After 60 days Residency/30 Days C.D.L.), Fine $100.  

Quentin Charles Johnson, 30, Houston, Minn.; 2/3/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communication Device With One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  

Jacob Donald Walleser, 27, New Albin, Iowa; 1/13/2026, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  

Preston Police Department

Nicole Kristine Engelhart, 37, New Hampton, Iowa; 1/17/2026, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Martin Rinnhofer, 60, Preston, Minn.; 1/17/2026, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Samantha Kay Root, 35, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 1/17/2026, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Eli Swartzentruber, 18, Elma, Iowa; 1/17/2026, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Rushford Police Department

Alisha Arlene Soppa, 34, Rushford, Minn.; 9/7/2025, Disorderly Conduct – Fighting, Fine $300, Total Fees $445. Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for one year).  Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/6/2026): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Anger management – successfully complete an Anger Management course and provide proof to the prosecutor within 60 days of February 6.  

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