Matters of Record for May 31

Duluth District Court

Feb. 25

Nathan Robinson Jr., 21, 903 Maple Bend Drive, Duluth, driving after revocation, fined $200 or 20 days in jail; fleeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle, dismissed.

Jose L. Rodriguez, 26, 1405 N. Cedar Ave., Duluth, driving after revocation, pleaded guilty, fined $300 and 30 days in jail with two days credit for time served, time stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense; fleeing police officer by a means other than a motor vehicle, pleaded guilty, fined $300 or 30 days in jail with two days credit for time served - concurrent to first count; uninsured vehicle, dismissed.

David N. Skulbru, 37, Buffalo, Minn., operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded guilty, fined $2,000 and 180 days in jail or Northeast Regional Correction Center, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions including 48 hours in jail, 30 days electronic monitoring with one day credit and Victim Impact Panel; driving while under the influence of alcohol, dismissed.

Damien D. Smith, 32, 726 E. Fifth St., Duluth, assault, assault - past pattern of child abuse, three counts of domestic assault by strangulation and three counts of malicious punishment of a child, jury trial April 1.

James Smith III aka James Smith-Bey, 45, 125 N. First Ave. W., Duluth, assault and damage to property, pleaded not guilty, pretrial May 5.

Jennifer J. Smith, 27, 5376 Otter River Road, Duluth, disorderly conduct, fined $300 and 60 days in jail, time stayed on one-year probation with conditions.

Kelcey A. Soukkala, 24, 123 E. Third St., Apt. 7, Duluth, disorderly conduct and obstructing legal process, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial April 24.

Patricia L. Tolbert, 47, Stewartville, Wis., assault and obstructing legal process, warrant quashed, released on own recognizance, pretrial June 1, jury trial June 9.

John S. Vang, 20, 948 87th Ave. W., Duluth, first count of driving after suspension, warrant quashed, imposition stayed with condition of no same or similar offense; second count of driving after suspension, imposition stayed with condition of no same or similar offense.

Leeann L. Young, 18, 1412 E. Fourth St., Duluth, damage to property, warrant quashed, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial March 19.

Feb. 26

Brandon L. Anderson, 26, 2110 W. Third St., Duluth, theft ordinance, pleaded guilty, fined $200.

Philbert N. Barnes, 39, 3712 Grand Ave., Duluth, domestic assault - violation of no contact order, pleaded guilty, fined $300 and 90 days in jail with five days credit for time served, time and $250 stayed on one-year probation with conditions including Domestic Abuse Intervention Project.

Matthew D. Bauer, 27, 623 E. First St., Duluth, driving after revocation and uninsured vehicle, imposition stayed with conditions including $100 prosecution costs per each count concurrent.

Chris C. Boerner, 57, 5973 Highway 53, Culver, careless driving, pleaded guilty, fined $300 and 30 days in jail, time stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense; collision with unattended vehicle, dismissed.

Earl D. Bowser, 29, 110 W. Fourth St., Apt. A, Duluth, driving after revocation, 14 days in jail with 14 days credit for time served.

Blaze A. Campanella, 53, 3626 Copley Road, Hermantown, driving after cancellation - inimical danger to public safety, intent to escape motor vehicle registration tax and uninsured vehicle, released on own recognizance, omnibus hearing March 19.

Michele M. Clark, 31, 1531 E. Fourth St., Duluth, obstructing legal process, released on own recognizance, omnibus hearing March 19.

Brandon J. Cochran, 20, 10 W. Fifth St., Duluth, theft, imposition stayed with conditions.

Rodney A. Ernest, 24, 9529 Highway 1, Isabella, two counts of unsafe equipment - unlawful to drive any vehicle which is in unsafe condition, pleaded not guilty, court trial April 10.

Natasha M. Fineday, 21, Cass Lake, falsely reporting police misconduct and harassment - false allegation against peace officer, warrant quashed, non-cash bond posted, pretrial May 18, jury trial May 27.

Curtis L. Harris, 36, 904 E. Fourth St., Duluth, domestic assault, damage to property and driving without a valid license, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial March 12.

Stephanie A. Harris, 21, 930 89th Ave. W., Apt. 202, Duluth, disturbing the neighborhood, pleaded guilty, fined $200; disorderly conduct, dismissed.

Nathan I. Heazlett, 36, 4705 E. Robinson St., Duluth, simulated controlled substance crime, obstructing legal process, fleeing on foot, disorderly conduct and possession of small amount of marijuana, $1,000 bail, pretrial April 20, jury trial April 28.

Julie A. Kelly, 33, Shorewood, Ill., uninsured vehicle, imposition stayed with condition of no same or similar offense.

Chris S. Korte, 41, 709 Lincoln Parkway, Apt. 3, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded guilty, fined $1,000 and 90 days in jail with two days credit for time served, time stayed on one-year probation with conditions including if defendant completes Victim Impact Panel, fine will be reduced by $500; driving while under the influence of alcohol, dismissed.

Daniel W. Lang, 24, 2606 W. 15th St., Duluth, driving wrong way on a one-way street, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, fined $100.

Tammy M. Larrivy, 37, 817 W. Third St., Duluth, two counts of operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, $3,000 bail bond, contested omnibus hearing May 15.

Kasey J. Marshall, 24, Pillager, Minn., domestic abuse - violation of no contact order, dismissed.

James E. Martin, 21, 1252 Mission Road, Cloquet, first count of driving after revocation, warrant quashed, fined $300 or 30 days in jail; uninsured vehicle, warrant quashed, fined $200 and 20 days in jail, time stayed one year with conditions - consecutive to first count; two counts of driving after revocation, fined $400 or 40 days in jail; second count of driving after revocation, dismissed.

Martin J. McCauley, 26, 6010 Cumming Ave., Superior, fleeing in a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, driving while under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving, $10,000 bail bond, contested omnibus hearing April 10.

Bradley S. Miller, 46, 3096 Strand Road, Duluth, domestic assault, amended to disorderly conduct, pleaded guilty, fined $1,000 and 60 days in jail, time and $800 stayed on one-year probation with conditions including Domestic Abuse Intervention Project.

Tamara J. Minnick, 41, 2339 Whittier St., Duluth, domestic assault, pleaded not guilty, hearing May 22.

Gloria G. Napoli, 24, 6109 Wilderness Ridge, Saginaw, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, amended to careless driving, fined $1,000 and 60 days in jail, time stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense; driving while under the influence of alcohol, dismissed.

Edward J. Peacock, 21, 1776 Sugar Maple Court, Cloquet, driving after revocation, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, fined $50 and 20 days in jail with five days credit for time served, time stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense.

Jerry D. Peterson Jr., 42, 1702 Cumming Ave., Superior, driving after suspension, warrant quashed, imposition stayed with condition of no same or similar offense.

Brandon E. Scott, 38, 2307 W. 10th St., Duluth, driving without a valid license, dismissed.

Susan C. Silker, 52, 307 Second St., Carlton, driving after suspension, fined $100 or 10 days in jail.

Patrick R. Simenson, 26, 8971 E. Bebe Road, Bennett, theft, failed to appear, warrant ordered.

Curtis L. Thompson, 28, 3551 Rustic Lane, Cloquet, burglary, pleaded guilty, fined $100 and 28 months in prison with six days credit for time served, time stayed on four years probation with conditions including 180 days in jail with six days credit for time served and 25 days Sentence to Serve Program.

Stephen R. Utech, 54, 38 Amy Lane, Esko, driving while under the influence of alcohol and operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, released on own recognizance, omnibus hearing April 2.

Joshua L. Villebrun, 22, 1521 99th Ave. W., Duluth, fleeing a peace officer, warrant quashed, fined $50; obstructing legal process, dismissed.

Cameron K. White, 20, 126 E. Seventh St., Duluth, theft of a motor vehicle, pleaded guilty, imposition stayed on three years probation with conditions including $50 fine and 10 days Sentence to Serve Program.

Feb. 27

Tylor S. Asbach, 23, 61890 Everett Bay Road, Tower, first count of driving while under the influence of alcohol, pleaded guilty, fined $2,000 and one year in jail with three days credit for time served, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions including 30 days in jail or Northeast Regional Correction Center with three days credit; second count of driving while under the influence of alcohol, dismissed.

Troy D. Aune, 38, 3572 Martin Road, Duluth, driving while impaired, pleaded guilty, fined $1,000 and 60 days in jail, time stayed one year with conditions including if defendant completes Victim Impact Panel, fine will be reduced by $500.

Rheanna M. Bebber, 26, 1017½ E. Ninth St., Duluth, driving after revocation and uninsured vehicle, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial March 26.

Fannie L. Bennett, 29, 506 Spear Ave., Duluth, driving after revocation, pleaded guilty, fined $50; uninsured vehicle, imposition stayed with condition of no same or similar offense.

Jamie A. Brokaw, 44, 1401 N. 21st St., Superior, giving peace officer false identification, pleaded guilty, fined $50 and 30 days in jail or Northeast Regional Correction Center.

Russell H. Bruyere, 33, 4056 Haines Road, Duluth, second count of driving after revocation, warrant quashed, fined $400 and 40 days in jail with one day credit for time served, time stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense; first count of driving after revocation and uninsured vehicle, warrant quashed, dismissed.

Gary L. Bubacz, 42, 320 W. Toledo St., Duluth, driving after cancellation - inimical danger to public safety, released on own recognizance, omnibus hearing June 22.

Kenneth J. Carr, 26, 413 43rd Ave. W., Duluth, driving after revocation, pleaded guilty, fined $200 or 20 days in jail.

Andrew K. Dahlen, 21, 1514 E. Third St., Duluth, disturbing the neighborhood, pleaded guilty, fined $50.

Scott A. Diemert, 45, 2222 W. Fourth St., Apt. 1, Duluth, two counts of criminal sexual conduct, dismissed.

Bryant T. Edmondson, 26, 125 N. First Ave. W., Duluth, violation of protection order, $3,000 bail bond, omnibus hearing April 29.

John H. Evans, 50, 6102 Abrahamson Road, Saginaw, driving after cancellation - inimical danger to public safety, released on own recognizance, contested omnibus hearing April 24.

Zachary T. Freed, 22, 1104 Second Ave., Proctor, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded guilty, fined $50 and 48 months in prison, time stayed on five years probation with conditions including 10 days in jail with six days credit for time served, 160 hours of community service work and complete DWI Program; driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving after suspension, dismissed.

Lance K. Gibson, 18, 2121 W. Third St., Duluth, damage to property, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, fined $2,000 and 120 days in jail, time and $1,500 stayed two years with conditions including $950 restitution.

Larry S. Gordon, 32, 2512 W. Third St., Duluth, driving after cancellation, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial May 14.

Linda L. Grindle, 52, 5212 Wadena St., Apt. 1, Duluth, possession of a controlled substance, pleaded guilty, continued with adjudication on three years probation with conditions including $1,000 drug court fee; possession of drug paraphernalia, dismissed.

Ashlee A. Hanlon, 19, 6715 Redruth St., Apt. 201, Duluth, disturbing the neighborhood, dismissed.

Adam J. Hanson, 22, 1514 E. Third St., Duluth, disturbing the neighborhood, pleaded guilty, fined $50.

Jessica I. Johnson, 25, 113 W. Seventh St., Duluth, financial exploitation of vulnerable adult, pleaded guilty, fined $50 and 18 months in prison, time stayed on three years probation with conditions including Bethel Female Program, 30-day outpatient program and a written letter of apology; theft and two counts of financial transaction card fraud, dismissed.

Joshua J. Kaufer, 25, 6972 App Road, Two Harbors, disorderly conduct, warrant quashed, pleaded not guilty, non-cash bond posted, pretrial March 19.

Tammy L. Kellerhuis, 25, 808 Martha St., Duluth, collision with unattended vehicle, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial March 19.

Leah L. Lambert, 27, 2226 W. Fourth St., Duluth, driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while impaired, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial March 19.

Dale J. Mikolich, 19, 6556 Morris Thomas Road, Cloquet, disorderly conduct, pleaded guilty, fined $50 and 90 days in jail with two days credit for time served, time stayed on one-year probation with conditions including Domestic Abuse Intervention Project; domestic assault, dismissed.

Joshua J. Miller, 30, 634 N. 57th Ave. W., Duluth, possession of a controlled substance, pleaded guilty, continued with adjudication on three years probation with conditions including $1,000 drug court fee; possession/sale of small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, dismissed.

Eric J. Murray, 24, 1775 Sugar Maple Court, Cloquet, aggravated robbery, $10,000 bail, omnibus hearing March 16.

Mysti A. Peterson, 20, 6715 Redruth St., Apt. 201, Duluth, disturbing the neighborhood, dismissed.

Anthony M. Rechichi, 28, 707 E. Third St., Duluth, criminal vehicular homicide or operation - operating vehicle with negligence while driving under the influence of a controlled substance, operating motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance, driving after revocation and possession of drug paraphernalia, released on own recognizance, contested omnibus hearing June 12.

Dustin G. Sandberg, 25, 1310 W. Third St., Apt. 14, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, driving while under the influence of alcohol and open bottle violation, released on own recognizance, omnibus hearing March 19.

Joshua M. Schaack, 22, 1514 E. Third St., Duluth, disturbing the neighborhood, pleaded guilty, fined $50.

Clint L. Schlies, 26, 2303 W. Seventh St., Apt. 2, Duluth, driving after revocation, fleeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle and two counts of operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, $5,000 bail bond, omnibus hearing March 19.

Christopher M. Schweitzer, 21, 1200 Kenwood Ave., 2119 Scanlon Hall, Duluth, six count of underage consumption, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, fined $150; first count of underage consumption, warrant quashed, dismissed.

James Smith III aka James Smith-Bey, 45, 125 N. First Ave. W., Duluth, predatory offender violation, non-cash bond posted, pretrial May 5.

Aaron M. Stacey, 24, Duluth, burglary, theft - take and drive motor vehicle without owner's consent and identity theft, warrant quashed, $10,000 bail bond, omnibus hearing April 22; first count of theft, receiving stolen property and three counts of tampering with a motor vehicle, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial April 8; second count of theft, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial April 22.

Timothy R. Stark, 22, 1514 E. Third St., Duluth, disturbing the neighborhood, pleaded guilty, fined $50.

August W. Stauber, 18, 5665 Munger Shaw Road, Saginaw, aggravated robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon, released on own recognizance, contested omnibus hearing April 10.

Jane M. Warren, 60, 333 E. Anoka St., Duluth, domestic assault, pleaded guilty, fined $50 and 30 days in jail with three days credit, time stayed on one-year probation with conditions including counseling; assault, dismissed.

Tyler P. Wiss, 33, 429 N. 77th Ave. W., Duluth, driving without a valid license, pleaded guilty, fined $300 and 30 days in jail, time stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense; uninsured vehicle, dismissed.

March 2

Earl D. Bowser, 29, 110 W. Fourth St., Apt. A, Duluth, sale of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, dismissed.

Kellie A. Garza, 46, 3414 E. Second St., Superior, driving after revocation, pleaded not guilty, pretrial March 26.

Carolyn A. Jones, 20, 53890 E. Bowstring River Road, Deer River, theft, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, fined $100.

Laurie L. Monroe, 41, no permanent address, fleeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle, dismissed.

Thomas J. Nelson Jr., 19, 313 N. Third Ave. W., Duluth, tampering with a motor vehicle, pleaded not guilty, $500 bail, pretrial March 26.

Richard J. Putnam, 40, 215 S. 60th Ave. W., Duluth, driving after revocation, pleaded not guilty, pretrial April 23.

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