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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

October 12, 2026 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

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Caledonia Police Department

Gavin Dean Plantz, 20, Caledonia, MN; 7/14/2026, Expiration of Driver’s License – Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 7/14/2026, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (43/30), Fine $50.

Chatfield Police Department

Benjamin William House, 51, Spring Valley, MN; 8/3/2026, Speeding (41/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Babatunde Moshood Oyekan, 44, Otsego, MN; 7/17/2026, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.

Fillmore County

Sheriff’s Office

Dayo Akanbi Ajayi, 46, Detroit, MI; 4/5/2026 Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop – No Consent (Felony), Fine $1,500, Total Fees $2,080.  Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, Minnesota Correctional Facility St. Cloud – 21 months (stay for five years).  Local Confinement – 30 days.  Credit for time served: 30 days.  Community work service – 100 hours for indeterminate.  Supervised probation for five years – Conditions (9/26/2026): Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed and sign probation agreement as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, 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, Obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, Follow all instructions of probation including fully cooperating with all programming recommendations instituted by the state of Michigan, Fully cooperate with the interstate transfer process, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing.

Uladzislau Khaladkou, 27, Brooklyn, NY; 8/19/2026, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.

Michelle Ann Theede, 51, Lewiston, MN; 9/12/2026, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $180.

Cole Tyler Westby, 43, Mabel, MN; 3/19/2026, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $50, Total Fees $235.  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 364 days for two years). Home Monitor/Home Detention – 10 days for indeterminate (active 9/28/2026 – with Electronic Alcohol Monitor – start by October 12).  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (9/28/2026): Remain law-abiding, Sign Probation Agreement, 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, 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, Random testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Complete Chemical Assessment and follow all recommendations – including aftercare – schedule within 30 days of September 28, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program, Attend MADD Impact Panel. 3/19/2026, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene (Consecutive/Concurrent).  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (9/28/2026): Remain law-abiding, Sign Probation Agreement, 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, No alcohol/controlled substance use includingTHC (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, Complete Chemical Assessment and follow all recommendations – including aftercare – schedule within 30 days of September 28, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program, Attend MADD Impact Panel.

Hokah Police Department

Robert John Feuerhelm, 63, Hokah, MN; 7/9/2026, Public Nuisance – Unreasonably Annoys, Fine $125, Total Fees $200. Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (9/30/2026): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No same or similar, Defendant is placed on unsupervised probation for a period of one year on the condition that he tears down or brings the real estate located at 507 Cedar Street, Hokah, into compliance with City Ordinances and Minnesota Statutes within sixty (60) days of signing this Agreement – any repairs done to the property are to be done in accordance with Minnesota Building Code – proof of completion shall be sent to the prosecutor’s office within three days.

Houston County

Sheriff’s Office

Sarah Marie Burfield, 41, Spring Grove, MN; 2/2/2026, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $600, Total Fees $700. Local Confinement – 180 days (stay 180 days for two years).  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (09/30/2026): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, Sign all releases of information as directed, Attend MADD Impact Panel, Complete Chemical Assessment – of the type and nature to be determined by the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Complete Level Two Driving with Care programming, 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 she may be using – refusal to test will be considered a violation, Sign Probation Agreement – as directed by agent – report to Minnesota DOC to sign agreement – cooperate with interstate transfer and rules regarding out of state travel (if applicable) – follow standard and special conditions of probation, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact with probation, 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.

Elias Gene Revels, 18, Caledonia, MN; 3/21/2026, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $375. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for two years). Unsupervised probation for six months – Conditions (09/30/2026): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Report any new offenses to the prosecutor within three business days – defendant has already completed a chemical use assessment and shared the results with the prosecutor and has completed a MADD Victim Impact Panel and provided the certificate of completion to the prosecutor.

La Crescent

Police Department

Kyle William Colsch, 28, La Crescent, MN; 8/5/2026, Driver Fails to Stop for Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 8/5/2026, Operate Motor Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30.

Jack Thomas Knothe, 24, La Crosse, WI; 9/7/2026, Speeding (42/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  9/7/2026, Driver Fails to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50.

Hee Eun Lee, 49, Rochester, MN; 9/5/2026, Speeding (64/50), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Clinton Joseph Lemek, 49, Winona, MN; 7/15/2026, Operate Motor Vehicle After License Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

David Paul Meldahl, 42, La Crescent, MN; 7/18/2026, Fourth Degree Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Fine $325, Total Fees $425.  Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/7/2026): Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – as directed by agent – sign releases and follow all recommendations, Contact with probation – make an appointment with the Department of Corrections within ten days of sentencing, Attend MADD Impact Panel and provide proof of completion to probation, Report to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for processing within ten days.

Quiashialyn R. Poindexter, 39, Rochester, MN; 7/20/2026, Operate Motor Vehicle After License Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.

Janet Sue Ruggeberg, 78, Winona, MN; 9/12/2026, Speeding (67/40), Fine $100, Total Fees $275.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources –

Enforcement Division

Corey Lamey Thompson, 43, Madrid, IA; 8/8/2026, Take Fish Without Angling License, Fine $100, Total Fees $175.

Minnesota State

Patrol – Rochester

Rachel Donna Fode, 21, Byron, MN; 9/1/2026, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $120.

Johnathon Douglas Hamann, 23, Mount Hope, WI; 9/21/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

James Alan Millard, 66, St. Charles, MN; 8/4/2026, Minnesota Annual Inspection Decal Violation, Fine $100, Total Fees $180.

Shelby Lauryn Ramthun, 23, Spring Valley, MN; 8/31/2026, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.

Cody John Ristau, 27, Fountain, MN; 8/27/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $130.

Travis John Grant, 35, Rushford, MN; 9/10/2026, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100.

Yahir Hernandez Bautista, 24, La Crescent, MN; 8/22/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Monica Lisa Holman, 65, La Crescent, MN; 9/22/2026, Hands Free Law – Hold Wireless Communications Device with One or Both Hands (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Tristan Brandt Meyer, 19, Caledonia, MN; 9/1/2026, Speeding (74/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $125.

Melissa Lynn Moystner, 47, Spring Grove, MN; 9/24/2026, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (55/50), Fine $40, Total Fees $115.

Sanketkumar Chandrakantbhai Patel, 34, Winona, MN; 9/26/2026, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Kim Marie Stadtler, 60, Onalaska, WI; 9/24/2026, Speeding (65/50), Fine $60, Total Fees $135.

Preston Police Department

Destiny Dean Renee Hebert, 45, No Current Address; 11/27/2025, Financial Transaction Card Fraud – Use – No Consent, Fine $50, Total Fees $135 (plus $700 in restitution).  Local Confinement – 364 days (stay 362 days for two years).  Credit for time served: two days.  Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (9/28/2026): Remain law-abiding and of good behavior, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, 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, 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 where the main purpose is to sell/distribute THC, Random testing, Complete Chemical Assessment and follow all recommendations and aftercare, Mental Health Evaluation and follow all recommendations and aftercare, Pay restitution in the amount of $700 at the rate of $25/month, no less.

Alexander Scott Nelson, 39, Hastings, MN; 7/16/2026, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $280.  7/16/2026, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30.

Darrin Robert Welch, 34, Fountain, MN; 6/6/2026, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $280.

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