Fillmore County District Court

On April 25, Daniel Edward Andersen, 26, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.  Andersen is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.  On or about April 23, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s deputy noticed Anderson walking in Spring Valley.  The deputy thought Andersen had an active warrant and approached the suspect.  After a short foot (Andersen) vehicle (deputy) chase, Andersen was placed under arrest.  He allegedly had drugs (methamphetamines and marijuana) and drug paraphernalia on his person.   Andersen had a previous conviction out of Howard County for Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamines 1st Offense, for which he was sentenced 12/21/2015.