On April 17, Jon Melvin Olson, 50, of Decorah, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Olson is charged with Possess Ammo/Any Firearm – Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent Crime of Violence, Felon Convicted Crime of Violence – Firearm Violation, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, all felonies. The first two carry maximum criminal penalties of 15 years in prison, $30,000 fines, or both. The last carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. Allegedly, on or about April 14, Olson was pulled over. Defendant allegedly possessed and tested positive for methamphetamines. Defendant allegedly also possessed a pistol, loaded magazines, and a box of ammunition. The defendant has a prior conviction for controlled substance, and thus is not allowed to have a gun or ammunition.
On April 17, Alfred Richard Einberger III, 38, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Einberger is charged with three counts of Receiving Stolen Property. Count one carries a maximum criminal penalty of ten years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both. Counts two and three carry maximum criminal penalties of five years in prison, $10,000 fines, or both. Allegedly, on or about April 14, a Sheriff’s Deputy discovered the vehicle Einberger was driving had plates that did not match the VIN number, discovered the vehicle Einberger was driving was thus stolen.