Duluth District Court
Feb. 18
Stacy L. Smith, 37, 2027 Highway 3, Two Harbors, driving after suspension, pleaded guilty, fined $400 and 40 days in jail, time stayed one year with conditions.
Jacob D. Solberg, 20, 522 N. Seventh Ave. E., Duluth, driving after revocation, pleaded guilty, fined $200 or 20 days in jail.
Christopher M. Susag, 38, St. Paul, test refusal, driving while under the influence of alcohol, driver involved in accident failed to stop and careless driving, non-cash bond posted, contested omnibus hearing May 1.
Sara L. VanReese, 20, 4960 Woodland Ave., Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, 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; driving while impaired and driving while under the influence of alcohol, dismissed.
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Christopher L. Wilkerson, 46, 1020½ E. Fourth St., Duluth, driving after revocation, pleaded not guilty, pretrial April 7.
Feb. 19
Jason D. Amendola, 25, 1409 N. 17th St., Superior, uninsured vehicle, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, adjudication withheld with conditions including $150 court costs.
Joshua J. Beyers, 24, Coon Rapids, Minn., driving after suspension, imposition stayed with conditions including $150 prosecution costs.
Amanda J. Cane, 20, 1831 E. Second St., Duluth, underage consumption, fined $125; disturbing the neighborhood, dismissed.
Kirk D. Dietrich, 45, 13002 W. Third St., Duluth, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving after revocation and uninsured vehicle, failed to appear, warrant ordered.
Lynda A. Dobratz, 25, Brainerd, Minn., driving after revocation, warrant quashed, pleaded not guilty, pretrial March 19.
Steven B. Ecklund, 34, 1656 Two Harbors Drive, Two Harbors, driving after cancellation - inimical danger to public safety, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, fined $1,000 and 120 days in jail, time stayed on two years probation with conditions.
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Sparkle D.A. Ellis, 21, Duluth, failure to mail/delivery motor vehicle title within timeframe and uninsured vehicle, imposition stayed one year with conditions including $100 prosecution costs - per each count concurrent.
Zachary C. Gegen, 24, 230 W. Third St., Duluth, possession of drug paraphernalia, pleaded not guilty, court trial March 31.
Steven P. Gerten, 21, 1831 E. Second St., Duluth, underage consumption, fined $125; disturbing the neighborhood, dismissed.
Barbara N. Gilliam, 29, 110 W. Fourth St., Duluth, financial transaction card fraud and identity theft, omnibus hearing April 29.
Erica L. Hunt, 18, 302 Commonwealth Ave., Duluth, two counts of theft ordinance, pleaded guilty, fined $250, $200 stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense - per each count consecutive; receiving stolen property, dismissed.
Jason W. Kass, 38, 3424 Midway Road, Duluth, driver involved in accident to property failed to stop and driver involved in accident failed to give information, dismissed.
Sandra J. Kobs, 20, 1534 Superior St., Apt. 1, Duluth, trespassing and underage consumption, pleaded guilty, fined $200 and 20 days in jail, time stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense - per each count concurrent.
Douglas J. LaFave, 50, 1524 Boulevard Place, Duluth, domestic assault, pleaded not guilty, $5,000 bail bond, pretrial June 8, jury trial June 16.
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Joshua W.J. Lightfeather, 19, 220 Pecan Ave., Apt. 302, Duluth, first count of domestic assault, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, fined $50 and 18 months in prison, time stayed on five years probation with conditions including counseling and Domestic Abuse Intervention Project; second count of domestic assault, pleaded guilty, 21 months in prison, time stayed on five years probation - concurrent to first count; obstructing legal process, pleaded guilty, no sentence; assault, dismissed.
Roni R. Love, 37, 2001 W. Superior St., Apt. 316, Duluth, assault on a peace officer, obstructing legal process, possession of small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, $10,000 bail bond, omnibus hearing March 9.
Brandon M. Majchrzak, 29, 5084 Berglund Road, Duluth, driving after revocation, adjudication withheld one year with conditions including $400 prosecution costs.
Paul D. McCracken, 33, 1715 W. Second St., Duluth, theft, failed to appear, warrant ordered.
Shauna L. Mclain, 20, 174 W. St. Louis River Road, Esko, driving while impaired, amended to careless driving, pleaded guilty, fined $1,000 and 90 days in jail, time stayed one year with conditions including Victim Impact Panel; underage consumption and operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, dismissed.
Prescott A. Olson, 37, 1007 N. Central Ave., Duluth, possession of a controlled substance and obstructing legal process, $10,000 bail bond, omnibus hearing March 27.
Michael D. Precord, 65, 5013 Dodge St., Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, amended to careless driving, fined $1,000 and 90 days in jail, time stayed one year with conditions including Victim Impact Panel; driving while impaired and driving while under the influence of alcohol, dismissed.
Colleen F. Rockstad, 47, 9428 Grand Ave., Duluth, giving police false identification, warrant quashed, fined $500 and one year in jail, time and $300 stayed on one-year probation with conditions.
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Nicholas A. Shermer, 29, 2332 Nanticoke St., Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, 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; driving while under the influence of alcohol, dismissed.
Kory A. Shimmin, 38, 1317 E. Second St., Apt. 5, Duluth, domestic assault, warrant quashed, $700 bail, hearing April 1.
Benjamin P. Spaniol, 21, 1831 E. Second St., Duluth, underage consumption, fined $100; disturbing the neighborhood, dismissed.
Waubunoquay D. Sutten, 25, 8656 W. Brookston Road, Cloquet, theft and possession/sale of small amounts of marijuana, warrant quashed, released on own recognizance, jury trial May 4.
Darrin W. Treanor, 22, Eden Prairie, Minn., fleeing police on foot, pleaded guilty, fined $150, $50 stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense.
Daniel J. Wermager, 19, Brooklyn Park, Minn., possession/sale of small amount of marijuana, pleaded guilty, fined $215, $150 stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense.
Lesley A. Whitebird, 39, 519 N. 57th Ave. W., Duluth, driving after cancellation - inimical danger to public safety, pleaded guilty, fined $2,000 and 120 days in jail, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
Geno M. Whiteman, 20, 317 N. 40th Ave. W., Duluth, tampering with a motor vehicle, amended to theft, imposition stayed.
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Feb. 20
Howard R. Alden, 87, 4540 Carey 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.
Susan J. Auginash, 51, confidential address, disorderly conduct and two counts of assault, pleaded not guilty, $2,500 bail bond, pretrial April 14.
Bonnie M. Bellanger, 34, 6062 Taft Road, Duluth, theft, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, 10 days in jail with 10 days credit for time served.
Dennis E. Carter, 19, Brooklyn Park, Minn., disorderly conduct, warrant quashed, released on own recognizance, court trial March 31.
Laurel J. Ecklund, 42, 3927 Old Midway Road, Hermantown, terroristic threats and assault, $20,000 bail bond, omnibus hearing April 8.
Brandon R. Gallagher, 22, 2717 W. Fourth St., Duluth, damage to property, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, fined $300 and two days in jail with two days credit for time served, $200 stayed one year with conditions including restitution.
Mitchel L. Goldenberg, 21, 824 W. College St., Apt. 11, Duluth, uninsured vehicle, pleaded not guilty, court trial March 19.
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Kevin B. Gregory Jr., 22, Charlotte, N.C., fugitive, extradition waived.
Denise L. Hamlon, 32, 1305 E. Second St., Duluth, driving after suspension, warrant quashed, pleaded not guilty, pretrial March 12.
Jacob D. Hanninen, 25, 16 S. 18th Ave. E., Duluth, obstructing legal process, disorderly conduct and two counts of assault, pleaded not guilty, pretrial May 5.
Anthony J. Isham, 37, 13044 Pine View Road, Nett Lake, disorderly conduct, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, 30 days in jail with 30 days credit for time served; assault with a dangerous weapon, warrant quashed, $100,000 bail, omnibus hearing March 9.
Ryan J. Johnson, 19, 4304 Grand Ave., Duluth, domestic assault and two counts of assault, pleaded not guilty, $3,000 bail bond, pretrial April 7.
Theresa K. Johnson, 31, 46 E. Penton Blvd., Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, 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; driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while impaired, dismissed.
Don E. Kiggins, 32, 3471 Ellison Road, Superior, driving without a valid license, pleaded not guilty, pretrial March 12.
Deliena R. Lamberton, 28, 6631 Westgate Blvd., Duluth, driving while under the influence of alcohol, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, driving after revocation and driving wrong way on a one-way street, released on own recognizance, omnibus hearing May 22.
David M. Maine, 21, 1304 N. 20th Ave. E., Duluth, driving after revocation, pleaded guilty, fined $200 and 20 days in jail, time stayed one year with conditions; uninsured vehicle, pleaded guilty, no sentence.
Justin R. Myhre, 23, 5282 Wilderness Trail, Duluth, domestic assault, pleaded not guilty, pretrial April 2.
Dennis R. Sather, 47, 225 N. First Ave. W., Duluth, driver involved in accident failed to stop, dismissed.
Nicholas K. Sleen, 25, 4196 Willard St., Duluth, driving after revocation, pleaded not guilty, pretrial April 27, jury trial May 5.
Ashley M. Wiskow, 25, 1311 Piedmont Ave., Duluth, theft, released on own recognizance, omnibus hearing March 12.
Feb. 23
Emmanuel E. Alhachem, 20, 4114 E. Gladstone, Duluth, driving while under the influence of alcohol, pleaded guilty, fined $1,000 and 90 days in jail, time stayed on one-year probation with conditions including Victim Impact Panel; test refusal, underage drinking and driving and possession of air gun in vehicle, dismissed.
Louis N. Anderson, 50, 5754 Old Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, first count of 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; obstructing legal process, pleaded guilty, fined $300 and 30 days in jail with three days credit for time served, time stayed two years - concurrent to first count; second count of operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,000 and one year in jail or Northeast Regional Correction Center, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions including 90 days in Northeast Regional Correction with two days credit in lieu of 30 days in jail and 60 days electronic monitoring - consecutive to first count; two counts of driving while under the influence of alcohol, violation of restricted license and collision with unattended vehicle, dismissed.
Jason H. Androsky, 26, 3575 Haines Road, Duluth, theft, collision with unattended vehicle, driver involved in accident failed to give information and driving after cancellation, failed to appear, warrant ordered.
Sarah M. Benvie, 29, 2893 Lismore Road, Duluth, theft, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial April 15.
Ryan S. Birk, 27, 3038 S. Buffalo Ave., Superior, theft, failed to appear, warrant ordered.
Michael J. Bosto, 29, 20 W. Fifth St., Apt. A, Duluth, driving after revocation, warrant quashed, $300 bail, arraignment March 25.
Debra E. Brusacoram, 39, 413 Memorial Drive, Buhl, possession of small amount of marijuana, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, adjudication withheld on three years probation with conditions including $3,000 fine ($2,000 stayed three years) or 200 hours of community service work in lieu of $1,000 fine.
Wanda J. Burris, 45, 706½ W. Second St., Duluth, driving after revocation, failed to appear, warrant ordered.
Mark W. Castleman, 38, 2339 Whittier St., Duluth, driving while impaired, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content and assault, pleaded not guilty, pretrial April 16.
Robert A. Deangelis, 35, 2816 Hagberg St., Duluth, driving after revocation, warrant quashed, fined $300 or 30 days in jail; collector plates - cancelled/stolen/revoked plates, dismissed.
Ashley J.M. Deutsch, 23, 2316 W. 10th St., Duluth, assault on a peace officer, pleaded not guilty, non-cash bond posted, jury trial April 6.
Omar Gayton, 18, Turtle Lake, Wis., uninsured vehicle, imposition stayed with conditions including $200 prosecution costs.
Tracy L. Halvorson, 41, 22 Field Road, Silver Bay, theft, pleaded guilty, fined $100.
Joshua J. Hohertz, 21, Minnetonka, Minn., trespassing, pleaded guilty, fined $50.
Roy L. Holley, 41, 833 Upham Road, Duluth, giving peace officer false identification, warrant quashed, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial April 20.
Ross A. Judnick, 19, 4724 Vaux Road, Duluth, harassment - violation of restraining order and making obscene or harassing telephone calls, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial June 22, jury trial June 30.
Amanda M. Lee, 28, 4403 Oakley St., Duluth, driving after revocation, dismissed.
Randall L. Luoma, 49, 5284 Washburn Road, Duluth, domestic assault, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial April 2.
Shannon L. Martindale, 34, 4377 Lindahl Road, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, 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; driving while impaired, dismissed.
Bruce J. Nelson, 49, 610 N. 57th Ave. W., Duluth, driving after cancellation, pleaded not guilty, Rasmussen hearing May 8.
Melvin D. Oliphant, 25, 702 W. Second St., Apt. 3, Duluth, driving after revocation, pleaded guilty, fined $1,000 and 90 days in jail, $800 and 60 days stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense; collector plate violation - cancelled/stolen/revoked plates, dismissed.
Sarah T. Olsen, 23, 1208 E. Fifth St., Duluth, driving while under the influence of alcohol and operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded not guilty, released on own recognizance, pretrial March 26.
Jon E. Sanders, 27, 9008 E. Baldwin, Solon Springs, driving after revocation, failed to appear, warrant ordered.
Jennifer M. St. Louis, 26, 6268 Howard Gnesen Road, Duluth, driving while impaired, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content and open bottle violation, pleaded not guilty, pretrial April 9, jury trial May 27.
Craig A. Smith, 41, Coon Rapids, Minn., theft, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, fined $200 and 30 days in jail, time stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense.
Aaron J. Stotko, 22, 1218 N. 19th Ave. E., Duluth, trespassing, pleaded guilty, fined $50.
Carol D. Svendsen, 33, 4303 Otsego St., Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, 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; driving while impaired, dismissed.
Trevor C. Trevena, 23, 723½ E. Fifth St., Duluth, first count of driving while under the influence of alcohol, pleaded guilty, fined $2,000 and 180 days in jail, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions including 48 hours in jail, Victim Impact panel and 30 days electronic monitoring; driving after revocation, pleaded guilty, fined $300 and 30 days in jail, time stayed two years - concurrent to first count; disorderly conduct and second count of driving while under the influence of alcohol, dismissed.
Kelsey A. Turcott, 19, 431 N. 76th St. W., Duluth, theft, pleaded guilty, adjudication withheld with conditions including First Offender Program.
Feb. 24
Lynda R. Alhachem, 39, 4114 Gladstone St., Duluth, trespassing, dismissed.
Kenneth L. Budreau, 41, 1405 London Road, Apt. 7, Duluth, first count of disturbing the neighborhood, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, time served of one day in jail; second count of disturbing the neighborhood and disorderly conduct, dismissed.
Christ L. Clemens, 25, 909 E. Fifth St., Apt. 1, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded guilty, fined $1,000 and 60 days in jail with one day 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 impaired and driving while under the influence of alcohol, dismissed.
Linze M. Crandall, 18, 9 N. 28th Ave. W., Duluth, theft, pleaded guilty, fined $100 and 10 days in jail, time stayed one year with condition of no same or similar offense.
Colin C. Eury, 21, 526 N. Sixth Ave. E., Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded guilty, fined $1,000 and 60 days in jail, time stayed on one-year probation with conditions including if defendant completes Victim Impact Panel, fine will be reduced by $500; driving while impaired, dismissed.
Jay M. Fronden, 23, 2507 N. Arlington Ave., Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded guilty, fined $1,000 and 60 days in jail, time stayed on one-year probation with conditions including if defendant completes Victim Impact Panel, fine will be reduced by $500; driving while impaired, dismissed.
Tammy L. Johnson, 39, 216 N. 14th Ave. E., Duluth, driving while impaired and operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded not guilty, pretrial March 26.
Ronald L. Johnson, 53, 2931 Piedmont Ave., Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content and driving while under the influence of alcohol, $6,000 bail bond, omnibus hearing March 19.
Loren R. Kamunen, 41, 9162 Waara Road, Meadowlands, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded guilty, fined $2,000 and 180 days in jail, time and $1,500 stayed on two years probation with conditions including 30 days electronic monitoring with two days credit; driving while under the influence of alcohol, dismissed.
Angelyne C. LaPointe, 31, 406 N. 12th St., Superior, theft and resisting citizens' arrest, failed to appear, warrant ordered.
Elizabeth A. Mills, 21, 136 W. College St., Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, adjudication withheld with conditions including $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail, time stayed one year with conditions including if defendant completes Victim Impact Panel, fine will be reduced by $300; driving while under the influence of alcohol, dismissed.
Shelley A. Morton, 37, 8614 Beverly St., Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded guilty, fined $1,000 and 60 days in jail, time stayed on one-year probation with conditions including if defendant completes Victim Impact Panel, fine will be reduced by $500; driving while impaired, dismissed.
Mark A. Moton, 29, 418 E. Sixth St., Duluth, domestic assault and interfering with emergency call, released on own recognizance, pretrial April 20, jury trial April 28.
Robert L. Muccilli, 43, 222 N. Second Ave. E., Apt. 220, Duluth, driving after revocation, pleaded guilty, fined $200.
David J. Myhre Jr., 19, 816 N. 23rd Ave. W., Duluth, underage consumption, pleaded guilty, fined $125.
Joseph L. Norton, 27, 322 Third Ave. N., Proctor, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and operating all-terrain vehicle on interstate prohibited, $3,000 bail bond, omnibus hearing March 30.
Mitchell F. O'Connell Jr., 19, 5436 Old Highway 61, Proctor, underage consumption, pleaded guilty, fined $125; underage possession of alcohol, warrant quashed, dismissed.
Matt O'Quist, 21, 612 E. Sixth St., Duluth, underage consumption, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, fined $300.
Jamie L. Pappas, 25, 2802 Wicklow St., Duluth, driving after suspension, pleaded guilty, fined $300 or 30 days in jail.
Crystal M. Randa, 22, 712 Balsam St., Cloquet, disorderly conduct, pleaded guilty, fined $100.
Sean M. Rees, 24, 217 Sixth St., Apt. 2, Proctor, three counts of driving while impaired, dismissed.
Delbert G. Shabaiash Jr., 26, 2719 Higbee Road, Cloquet, disorderly conduct, pleaded guilty, fined $100.
Joanne L. Shovein, 51, 6 E. Seventh St., Duluth, driving while under the influence of alcohol and operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded not guilty, non-cash bond posted, pretrial May 11, jury trial May 19.
Kristina L. Simonson, 30, 2316 Wilkyns Ave., Duluth, theft, dismissed.
Michelle D. Sobczyk, 40, 510 N. 57th Ave. W., Duluth, driving after revocation, warrant quashed, pleaded not guilty, pretrial March 19.
Jacob J. Talarico, 25, 804 Almac Drive, Proctor, driving while under the influence of alcohol and operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, pleaded not guilty, pretrial April 2.
Monique N. Vorderbruggen, 23, 901 N. 23rd Ave. W., Duluth, domestic assault and fleeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle, pleaded not guilty, pretrial March 19.
George A. Wilson, 28, 421 W. Third St., Apt. 403, Duluth, assault, pleaded not guilty, pretrial March 19.
Feb. 25
Damion L. Bakkala, 22, 418½ N. 54th Ave. W., Duluth, first count of driving after revocation, warrant quashed, pleaded guilty, fined $300 or 30 days in jail; second count of driving after revocation, dismissed.
Filing issues prevent the Duluth News Tribune from running the final disposition of some cases in a timely manner. Many of the addresses appear as given at time of citation.
The News Tribune publishes Matters of Record as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are taken from public documents at the courthouse in Duluth. The arraignments and dispositions of all criminal cases in which the potential punishment exceeds $100 and/or 10 days in jail are listed. Most defendants also are ordered to pay court and/or surcharge fees. It is the News Tribune's policy that this column contains a complete record; requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.
