District Court
St. Louis County
April 28
- Tiffany A. Burnham, 27, Superior, fugitive, extradition waived.
- Brian J. Carroll, 34, Duluth, violation of a restraining order, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, 90 days local confinement, stayed.
- Shayna M. Clark, 37, Duluth, careless driving, fined $100.
- Reid D. Fredrickson, 23, Hibbing, possession of a controlled substance, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, $50 fine and 84 days local confinement.
- Elizabeth J. Friend, 41, Superior, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Michael D. Giddings, 36, Hermantown, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Michael J. Harris, 54, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Katelyn K. Johnson, 23, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Kristian J. Koivisto, 45, Duluth, felon in possession of ammo/firearm, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 349 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Heather M. Knute, 37, Cloquet, two counts driving after revocation (offense dated: 3/25/16, 7/12/19), fined $200 per each count.
- Dustin F. Krech, 30, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Andrew T. Kubiak, 32, Hermantown, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Joseph A. Latourelle, 23, Saginaw, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- James P. McCarthy, 34, Minneapolis, driving while impaired, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, time and $1,500 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Carter J. Menz, 22, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Danielle J. Miller, 28, Grand Rapids, hit and run - failure to stop for property damage, continued for dismissal for one year, pay $500 in restitution.
- Cory L. Moellering, 45, Nashwauk, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Jeff K. Nagle, 61, Duluth, domestic assault, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 362 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Kevin J. Noren, 49, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, driving while impaired, fined $50, 11 days local confinement and 48 months in prison, prison time stayed on five years probation with conditions.
- Madison E. Pierce, 21, Hibbing, possession/sale small amount of marijuana, fined $50.
- Corinthian A. Rutherford, 37, Duluth, theft, adjudication stayed for seven days, two days local confinement and pay $629 in restitution.
- Phillip A. Semaan, 67, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Robert C. Soyring, 54, Cloquet, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Brad W. Thompson, 55, Superior, stalking, imposition stayed on three years probation with conditions, fined $300 and four days local confinement.
- Tori J. Tjaden, 44, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Monty Q. Vareberg, 61, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Floyd A. Wear, 42, St. Paul, sale of narcotics, fined $50, 106 days local confinement and 57 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions.
- Jeffrey A. Vruno, 50, Aurora, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
April 29
- Derek W. Asbury, 37, Superior, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Taylor A. Bushell, 21, Duluth, two counts driving after suspension (offenses dated: 7/23/21, 8/23/21), fined $200 per each count.
- Peter G. Douglas, 30, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $50, six days local confinement and 36 months in prison, prison time stayed on five years probation with conditions.
- Emily J. Gauthier, 25, Duluth, shoplifting, continued for dismissal.
- Nicholas J. Grivette, 42, Hoyt Lakes, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Barry A. Hack, 43, Duluth, five counts driving after revocation (offenses dated: 9/28/09, 10/14/09, 10/27/09, 11/30/09, 4/14/10), fined $200 per each count.
- Mark D. Hakes, 33, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Dwayne Hawthorne, 51, Duluth, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Atnhony M. Jones Jr., 29, Hibbing, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Abraham R. Kolu, 47, Duluth, driving after cancellation - inimical to public safety, fined $50 and 180 days local confinement, time stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Jeremy D. Korpi, 45, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, driving after suspension (offense dated: 8/5/09), no sentence pronounced; second, third and fourth count driving after suspension (offense dated: 11/14/09, 6/9/10, 12/8/10), fined $200 per each count.
- Roger S. Norgren, 47, Duluth, shoplifting, fined $50 and 30 days local confinement, fine stayed.
- Robert D. J. Peroceski, 38, Chisholm, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Saskia L. Sackner Bernstein, 22, Pleasantville, New York, trespassing on a pipeline, fined $50, 361 days local confinement and 20 hours Community Work Service, time stayed on one year probation.
- Michael E. Schmitz, 19, Becker, Minnesota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Trae D. Shabaiash, 26, Buhl, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, $900 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Ernest C. Steel, 41, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Charles J. Takes, 33, Hermantown, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Marissa M. Thiele, 37, Hermantown, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Abigail L. Thielke, 22, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time and $500 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Brianna H. Westerdorf, 26, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Brian L. Whiteman, 20, Nett Lake, Minnesota, driving 91 mph in a 65 mph zone, fined $100.
- Alan J. Zakrajshek, 32, Iron, criminal sexual conduct, fined $50 and 144 months in prison.
April 30
- Jodi L. Fiske, 55, Floodwood, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Amber J. Gilbert, 29, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Andrew R. Kilpo, 33, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Rachel E. Lacount, 40, Hoyt Lakes, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Nicholas M. Larsen, 18, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Derrick A. Mart, 32, Chisholm, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Sean P. McClure, 42, Theif River Falls, Minnesota, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Charles P. Meister, 26, Duluth, possession of drug paraphernalia, fined $50.
- Michael E. Noland, 44, Virginia, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Damian A. Smith, 24, Duluth, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Jeffry A. Stampohar, 62, Grand Rapids, driving 70 mph in a 45 mph zone, fined $70.
May 1
- Miles W. Benson, 18, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50
- Amanda J. Heinzen, 39, Two Harbors, driving after revocation, fined $200; hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Robert E. Marohn, 52, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
May 2
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- Tyla J. Adams, 25, Orr, driving while impaired, fined $200 and one year local confinement, 335 days stayed on two years probation with conditions; test refusal, fined $200 and one year local confinement, 335 days stayed on two years probation with conditions, concurrent.
- Thomas L. Arauza, 21, Hibbing, disorderly conduct, adjudication stayed for one year, one day local confinement.
- Leslie D. Arvila, 57, Cook, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $1,000 and one year local confinement, time and $500 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Artaveus S. Atkins, 39, confidential address, violation of no contact order within 10 years of previous conviction, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 276 days stayed on two years probation with conditions; second count violation of no contact order, fined $50 and 15 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions.
- Sean L. Bakken Jr., 27, Esko, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, imposition stayed on three years probation with conditions, fined $50 and 2 days local confinement.
- Lee G. Birk, 30, Eveleth, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Jennifer L. Brannan, 38, Superior, three counts driving after suspension (offenses dated: 1/20/10, 6/12/16, 10/5/16), fined $200 per each count.
- Matthew A. Closson, 18, Duluth, felony receiving stolen property, fined $50, 159 days local confinement and 17 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions.
- Charles R. Dille, 41, Duluth, domestic assault, fined $50 and 24 months in prison; threats of violence, 27 months in prison, concurrent.
- Deborah F. Erickson, 52, Duluth, theft, 180 days local confinement and pay $225 in restitution, 178 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Justin L. Farmer, 36, Cotton, child endangerment, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 363 days stayed on two years probation with conditions; two counts driving while impaired (3/6/20, 3/14/20), fined $50 and 90 days local confinement, 88 days stayed on one year probation with conditions per each count, concurrent.
- Aletha G. Fedders, 46, Ely, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Eric J. Jarvis, 46, Hibbing, disorderly conduct, fined $50.
- Rodney A. Kettle, 46, Hibbing, disorderly conduct, fined $50 and 90 days local confinement, 88 days stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Marianna L. M. King, 20, Richfield, Minnesota, shoplifting, continued for dismissal for one year.
- Max G. Koch, 55, Virginia, test refusal, fined $50 and 36 months in prison.
- Evan L. Kolding, 38, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Michael J. Koop, 68, Duluth, possession of a controlled substance, imposition stayed on two years probation with conditions, $50 fine and 5 days local confinement; driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, 85 days and $500 stayed on two years probation with conditions, concurrent.
- Andrew J. Koski, 19, Duluth, disorderly conduct, adjudication stayed for one year.
- Thomas J. Kroll, 20, Lakeville, Minnesota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- James M. Lamke, 40, Chisholm, violation of an order for protection, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, fined $100 and 2 days local confinement.
- Bette J. Luukkonen, 64, Buhl, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $900 and one year local confinement, 350 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Sean J. Manahan, 24, Hermantown, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $1,000 and 180 days local confinement, 172 days and $950 stayed on two years probation with conditions; domestic assault, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, 8 days local confinement, concurrent; driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and one year local confinement, time and $950 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Caitlyn R. Marx, 21, Hibbing, disorderly conduct, fined $200 and 90 days local confinement, 86 days stayed on one year probation.
- Haley M. Miller, 28, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Rocco M. Molitor, 19, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Austin J. Morinville, 18, Duluth, driving while impaired, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, 363 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Nancy J. Nunn, 87, Nashwauk, hit and run - property damage, continued for dismissal for one year.
- Levi P. O'Neil, 27, Hibbing, hit and run property damage, fined $50 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation; driving after revocation, 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation, concurrent.
- Joseph A. Paoletti, 82, Orr, test refusal, one year local confinement, time stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Connie J. Pechovnik, 51, Hibbing, violation of order for protection, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, $50 fine.
- Conrado R. Rodriguez, 25, Hibbing, obstructing legal process, fined $100.
- Emma R. Schmidt, 22, Alexandria, Minnesota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Matthew P. Stasica, 34, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Theodore E. Stillday, 19, Duluth, theft, adjudication stayed for one year.
- April S. Thompson, 34, Duluth, hit and run, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 362 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Jamarcus R. Tucker, 20, St. Paul, possession of a controlled substance, adjudication stayed on two years probation with conditions, 55 days local confinement.
- Kyle R. Weber, 28, Hibbing, disorderly conduct, fined $50 and 90 days local confinement, 88 days stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Ralph R. White, 32, Duluth, domestic assault, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, $50 fine and 4 days local confinement.
- Branden J. Williams, 32, Superior, issue an dishonored check, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 352 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
May 3
- Nathan R. Bubacz, 48, Superior, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Matthew C. Cherrey, 30, St. Paul, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Dwight I. Cox, 24, Loretto, Tennessee, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Kayla A. M. Daily, 27, Virginia, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, 180 days local confinement.
- Jesse E. Davis, 32, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Jaclyn H. Erkkila, 23, Esko, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Newland D. Hambrick, 35, Duluth, violation of no contact order, fined $50 and 180 days local confinement; escape from custody, fined
$50, 180 days local confinement and 19 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions, concurrent; possession of a controlled substance, adjudication stayed on two years probation with conditions, 180 days local confinement, concurrent. - Rick A. Hanson, 53, Esko, two counts driving after revocation (offense dated: 12/18/10, 2/26/15, 5/9/15), fined $200 per each count.
- Erin L. Heard, 22, Duluth, careless driving, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, 58 days and $800 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Jermaine A. Hudson, 23, Duluth, disorderly conduct, fined $100.
- Nikki L. Janchar, 25, Proctor, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Jennifer L. Martinson, 38, Aurora, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- James D. Metz, 61, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Jacob L. Mosqueda-Beaudoin, 28, Duluth, damage to property, adjudication stayed on three years probation with conditions, 120 hours Community Work Service and pay $1,414 in restitution.
- Keaton J. Patterson, 20, Pengilly, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Samantha M. Perry, 27, Barnsville, Minnesota, driving after revocation (offense dated: 8/9/17), fined $200.
- Larry L. Samson, 39, Duluth, shoplifting, continued for dismissal for one year; theft, continued for dismissal for one year, pay $35 in restitution; second count theft, continued for dismissal for one year, pay $41 in restitution.
- Alexis C. Schroeder, 19, Cloquet, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Mary L. Thomas, 40, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
May 4
- Brian R. Carl, 51, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Kyle L. Coldagelli, 34, Ely, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, 87 days and $700 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Jacob D. Croke, 39, Duluth, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Lauren A. Flesch, 32, Duluth, inattentive driving, fined $50.
- Hannah D. Gulbranson, 27, Eveleth, driving after revocation, fined $200; operating a motor vehicle while registration is canceled/revoked/suspended, fined $300.
- Darlyn R. Hansen, 56, Chisholm, violation of a restraining order, continued for six months, fined $100.
- Cody D. Hanson, 34, Duluth, obstructing legal process, fined $600 and 60 days local confinement, 59 days and $550 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Justin J. J. Hocevar, 33, Saginaw, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Richard M. Keil, 65, Aurora, careless driving, fined $300 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation.
- Kyle M. Lehrke, 34, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Jessica R. Lien, 33, Virginia, disorderly conduct, adjudication stayed for six months, fined $100.
- Steven A. Matanich, 54, Mountain Iron, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- David P. Ridgewell, 45, Duluth, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Destiny M. Shepherd, 19, Saginaw, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Brian L. Sherwood, 57, Ely, intent to escape tax, adjudication stayed on one year probation, fined $500.
- Dylan J. Singh, 21, Ham Lake, Minnesota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Mya N. Walker, 31, no address listed, possession of a controlled substance, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, 34 days local confinement.
- James R. Wickstrom, 52, Superior, vehicle violate forest products permit - exceed gross weight violation, fined $200.
May 5
- Kimberly J. Bailey, 55, Chisholm, sale 10 grams or more narcotic other than heroin within a 90-day period, fined $50, three days local confinement, 90 days Community Work Service and 48 months in prison, prison time stayed on five years probation with conditions
- Christopher E. Beck, 28, Medford, Virginia, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Robert J. Bowman, 35, Hibbing, possession of stolen property, 60 days local confinement; manslaughter, fined $50 and 48 months in prison.
- Eric W. R. Gallagher, 37, Chisholm, disorderly conduct, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, $50 fine and 2 days local confinement.
- Andrew C. Gallo, 28, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, driving after cancellation, fined $200.
- Mary C. Housey, 57, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Zachary J. Kilen, 25, Hibbing, theft by swindle, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 364 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- David F. Leslie, 36, Iron River, fish and game violation - take fish without a license, fined $100.
- Kyla A. Powers, 24, Hibbing, assault on a peace officer, imposition stayed on two years probation with conditions, fined $50 and 3 days local confinement; domestic assault, adjudication stayed on two years probation with conditions, three days local confinement.
- Leo A. Rautio, 61, Mountain Iron, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Kristin K. Tshilumba, 41, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- David P. Zasadni, 63, Gilbert, move over law violation, fined $50.
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