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July 29 - 30, 2010

Event Reports

• Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 4200 block of 34th Street SE for a burglary report. Entry was gained by cutting off a rubber doggie door of the house. Two purses and their contents and cash from a men's wallet were stolen. Total loss (stolen items and damaged property) is $1,728. (2010058477)
• Deputy was dispatched to to a residence in the 400 block of 1st Avenue NE in Byron for a report of an assault. Case is under investigation. (2010058652)
• The front passenger window was broken out of a car while it was parked at a residence in the 3700 block of Hill Court NE in Rochester. A classic Ipod was stolen. (2010058484)

Arrests & Citations

• Hilda Rodriguez Cardona cited for no Minnesota drivers license and no proof of insurance.
• Robert H. Elder cited speed (80/55)
• John M. Jacobsen cited speed (65/55)
• Kimberly M. Gehrking cited speed (65/55)
• Catherine A. Bull arrested for 4th degree DWI and posession of an open bottle in a motor vehicle.  (2010058781)
• Bradley J. Helgeson arrested for 4th degree DWI. (2010058796)

July 28 - 29, 2010

Event Reports

• A fishing tackle box and its contents were stolen from a vehicle while it was parked at a residence in the 900 block of Nancy Court SW in Eyota.  A Lowrance H20C GPS, Wiley X sunglasses, digital scale and hook removers, and numerous baits, hookers & sinkers were stolen.  Value of the stolen items is between $2,000 and $3,000. (2010058201)  

Arrests & Citations

• Steven M. Funke cited speed (70/55)
• Michael J. Kelly cited speed (65/55)

July 27 - 28, 2010

Event Reports

• Deputies were dispatched to the area of 65th Street and 75th Avenue NW for a domestic assault call.  Case is under investigation. (2010058125)
• Deputy was dispatched to 500 County Road 18 NW in Oronoco for a theft call. Hydro seeding materials were stolen off a low boy trailer. Value of the materials is $2,340. (2010058002)
• Deputy was dispatched to Eyota for a property damage report. Two picnic tables were damaged at the city park. Bricks are also being removed from the shelter wall. Case is under investigation. (2010057965)
• Deputy was dispatched to Stewartville Truck for a damage to property report. Several vehicles had the windows broken out.  Damage is estimated at $2,250. (2010057810)
• Deputy was dispatched to the 6400 block of 55th Street SE in Rochester for a medical call. (2010058086)
• Deputies were dispatched to an accident at 60th Avenue and 19th Street NW in Kalmar township.  Two juvenile males were cited for underage consumption of alcohol. (2010057923)

Arrests & Citations

• Antonio D. Howard cited for driving after revocation and no proof of insurance.
• Shamaya A. Waller cited for speed (64/55); no insurance; two license plates required.
• Nathan J. Daley cited speed (77/55)
• Cindy M. Gosse cited speed (73/55)
• Eric J. Maciver cited speed (70/55)
• Tanya J. Jumbeck cited speed (70/55)
• Bradley J. Schubert cited speed (68/55)

July 26 - 27, 2010

Arrests & Citations

• Marco A. Rodriguez cited speed (79/65)
• David A. Zill cited speed (77/65)
• Tanner J. Rix cited for no seatbelt.
• Nathan M. Sande cited for no seatbelt.
• Terry J. Timmerman cited for no seatbelt.
• Christopher M. Bromelkamp cited for no seatbelt.
• Lyle S. Severson cited for no seatbelt.
• Dana Jo Weitzenkamp cited for no seatbelt.
• Richard H. Mildenstein cited for no seatbelt.
• Mary J. Byler cited for no seatbelt.
• Wade A. Fitschen cited for no seatbelt.
• Jennifer S. Biers cited for no seatbelt.
• Zachary W. Ciffra cited for no seatbelt.
• Tracie R. Sandoval cited for no seatbelt.
• William H. Bergstrom cited for no seatbelt.

July 23 - 26, 2010

Event Reports

• Deputy was dispatched to the Stewartville swimming pool for an assist person call. (2010057243)
• A Honda Civic was located in a wooded area in the 19500 block, 118 Street SE in Chatfield.  On July 11th, the vehicle had been reported as stolen to the Rochester Police Department. (2010057220)
• One vehicle accident on Silver Creek Road NE and East Circle Drive. No injuries. (2010057006)
• Three vehicle accident on Marion Road and 33rd Street SE.  Patricia Ann Sobek issued a citation for failure to drive with due care. (2010055508)
• Deputy was dispatched for an assault call that occurred in a field in the 15000 block of Quincy Road NE. Case is under investigation. (2010057198)
• A wallet, cigarettes and lighters were stolen from a work truck while it was parked in the 1500 block of 50th Avenue SE in Marion township. (2010057126)
• A Ford F150 truck had a window broken out while it was parked at the Haverhill Reservoir. (2010057514)
• Deputy was dispatched to the Stewartville Care Center for an assist person call. Gold Cross transported an adult male to St. Marys Hospital. (2010057504)
• Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of 2nd Street NW in Byron for an assist person call.  An adult male was transported to St. Marys Hospital by Gold Cross. (2010057630)
• Four bicycles were stolen from a garage in the 5200 block of 15th Street SE in Rochester. They were found abandoned on Logan Street SE. (2010057510)
• Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 2000 block of Summit Drive NE for a trespass call. (2010057559)
• Deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of 80th Avenue NE in Haverhill township for a helicopter crash. (2010057207)  

Arrests & Citations

• Kari Jo Wold-Solum arrested on a Department of Corrections warrant.
• William L. Schick arrested for 2nd degree assault; 5th degree assault; terroristic threats; and possession of a dangerous weapon. (2010057318) 
• Kevin L. Richter cited for driving after suspension and no proof of insurance; warned for no license plate, seatbelt violation, and obstructed view.
• Hipolita Cano Sabino cited for driving after revocation and no proof of insurance.
• Billy Joe Stroud cited speed (80/65)
• Casey G. Boettcher cited speed (78/65)
• Jeffrey L. Bluske cited speed (71/55)
• Jeffrey M. Mieras cited speed (68/55)
• Kenneth E. Jacobs cited speed (65/55)

July 21 - 22, 2010

Event Reports

• Deputy was dispatched to Greenway Co-op in Byron for a report of graffiti being painted on the building. (2010056151)
• A Stihl TS 400 cut of saw and a Wacker 1035 cut off saw were stolen from a flatbed trailer while it was parked in front of a residence in the 2100 block of Timberidge Lane SE. The saws are valued at $3,000. (2010056336)
• Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of 5th Avenue SE in Stewartville for a missing person report. (2010056170)

Arrests & Citations

• Chad T. McCarty cited speed (75/55)
• Kayla J. Runkle cited speed (73/55)
• Steven E. Gentry cited speed (70/55)
• Cody D. Chitty cited speed (69/55)
• Amber L. Haley cited speed (69/55)
• Ashley L. Piper cited speed (69/55)
• Deanne M. Schnell cited speed (69/55)
• Peter J. Tracy cited speed (68/55)
• Gene C. Sturgis cited speed (68/55)
• Stacy J. Tiedemann cited speed (65/55)
• Phillip T. Lampman cited speed (50/30)

July 19 - 20, 2010

Arrests & Citations

• Terrance P. Sibley cited for driving after revocation.
• Patrick E. Sample cited speed (82/55) and no proof of insurance.
• Jean L. Blair cited speed (76/55)
• Jared E. Brandt cited speed (71/55)
• David J. Bond cited speed (71/55)
• Brenna E. Salfi cited speed (69/55)
• Travis A. Kasper cited speed (69/55)
• Darrell M. Nierenhausen cited speed (69/55)
• Thomas J. Steel cited speed (69/55)
• Gilberto F. Castille cited speed (69/55) and no proof of insurance.
• John E. Stenglein cited speed (68/55)
• Michael M. Kasper cited speed (67/55)
• Thomas J. Reiter cited speed (66/55)
• Chastity M. Stanek cited speed (65/55)
• Louis R. Heim cited speed (65/55)
• Michelle R. Fast cited speed (65/55)
• Oksana V. Anker cited speed (64/55)

July 16 - 19, 2010

Event Reports

• Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 7300 block of 30th Street SE in Eyota for a medical call. (2010055205)
• Deputy was dispatched to the softball fields in Dover for a child neglect call. (2010055025)
• Deputy was dispatched to Boardwalk Auto on Highway 14 East for a burglary call.  The front window of the business had been smashed out. A Sony Play Station 3 game system was stolen. (2010054889)
• Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 3900 block of Oak Park Circle SE in Rochester for an assist person call.  An adult female was transported to St. Marys Hospital by Gold Cross. (2010054689)
• Deputy was dispatched to 5601 Highway 63 North for a damage to property call.  Two vehicles were damaged while parked at a residence. (2010054807)
• Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 8000 block of  County Road 126 SW in Byron for a burglary call.  A Sylvania television, a black leather purse and it's contents, and some old coins were stolen. Case is under investigation. (2010053115)
• A New Holland hay baler was stolen from a residence in the 3500 block of 100th Street NW in Oronoco township. (2010054505)
• Deputy was dispatched to the Conoco station on Highway 14 East in Rochester for a theft call.  David A. Burdick was cited for theft; also cited for speed (71/55)
• Deputy was dispatched to Bear Cave Park in Stewartville for a report of explosive devices. Several juvenile males were interviewed regarding the incident. (2010055061)  

Arrests & Citations

• Miguel A. Ortega-Gonzalez arrested for domestic assault-fear; domestic assault-harm; and driving after suspension.
• Elvis J. Porte Jr. cited speed (81/55) and driving after suspension.
• Rory H. Evans cited speed (79/55) and no proof of insurance.
• Donald E. Bruess Jr. cited speed (71/55) and log book not current.  
• Carmen G. Ortega cited for no Minnesota drivers license and no insurance.
• Kristen S. Supalla cited for driving after revocation and failure to stop for a red light.
• Robertina D. Anderson-Sim cited speed (78/65); driving after suspension; and no proof of insurance.
• Nathan P. Hartung cited speed (83/55)
• Nicholas L. Heim cited speed (81/55)
• Margaux C. Bauer cited speed (80/55)
• Christopher L. Price cited speed (79/55)
• Jill M. Oftedahl cited speed (76/55)
• Jose Q. Carrero cited speed (75/55)
• Nola J. Swancutt cited speed (75/55)
• Daniel G. Johnson cited speed (75/55)
• Stephen L. Johnson cited speed (74/55)
• Kari M. Kostel cited speed (74/55)
• Kay F. Clark cited speed (74/55)
• Richard M. Reding cited spedd (73/55)
• Cedric J. Speltz cited speed (73/55)
• Jeremy J. Jerde cited speed (73/55)
• Barbara J. Winegar cited speed (73/55)
• Henry J. Koch cited speed (73/55)
• Daniel L. Seechan cited speed (73/55)
• Joshua W. Stai cited speed (72/55)
• John L. Reuvers cited speed (72/55)
• Peter T. Wills cited speed (71/55)
• Tammy A. Swanson cited speed (71/55)
• Kory W. Wechman ciated speed (71/55)
• John P. Himmer cited speed (71/55)
• David R. Larm cited speed (71/55)
• Todd A. Walton cited speed (71/55)
• Gregory Van Gardner cited speed (70/55)
• Kerry A. Stoick cited speed (70/55)
• Wilbur G. Oudekirk cited speed (70/55)
• Terrance J. Wensmann cited speed (70/55)
• Nicholas E. Wylam cited speed (70/55)
• Matthew D. Kelting cited speed (70/55)
• Heather L. Brown citaed speed (70/55)
• Steven P. Goldammer cited speed (69/55)
• Edith Ramirez cited speed (69/55)
• Eric A. Batterson cited speed (69/55)
• Jandra M. Kober cited speed (69/55)
• Natalie L. Nagel cited speed (69/55)
• Joanne E. Small cited speed (69/55)
• Bruce T. Eckhoff cited speed (69/55)
• James H. Hopp cited speed (69/55)
• Daniel W. Kruger cited speed (69/55)
• Evelyn F. Pochardt cited speed (69/55)
• Brandt D. Boerner cited speed (69/55)
• David R. Woodrough cited speed (69/55)
• Ryan L. Bruns cited speed (68/55)
• Ashley A. Finne cited speed (68/55)
• Amy E. Walch cited speed (68/55)
• Norman R. Mett cited speed (68/55)
• Amy E. Mayer cited speed (68/55)
• Michael R. Tiedt cited speed (68/55)
• Travis W. Kelly cited speed (68/55)
• Joseph O. Honsey cited speed (65/55)
• Kyle J. Krings cited speed (65/55)
• Anita M. Kroening cited speed (65/55)
• Chad J. O'Brien cited speed (65/55)
• Elmer Merced cited speed (65/55)
• Melvin L. Moreland cited speed (65/55)
• Paul D. Culver cited speed (66/50)
• David E. Kent cited speed (62/45)
• Larry R. Iverson cited speed (61/45)
• Tamsen R. Leimer cited speed (57/45)
• Gail E. Tostenson cited speed (56/45)
• Ronald L. Markham cited speed (53/40)
• Diane K. Bucher cited speed (55/30)
• Scopas S. Godi cited speed (49/30)
• Diane E. Jameson cited speed (49/30)
• Felix D. Sanchez cited speed (46/30)
• Lauren E. Sobotta cited speed (45/30)
• Benjamin T. Henricks cited speed (45/30)
• Camara D. Kirksson cited speed (45/30)
• Patrick B. Crofton cited speed (44/30)
• Roberto D. Dominguez-Cisneros cited speed (43/30)
• Christopher M. Lopez-Kohler cited speed (43/30)
• Julie A. Jensen cited speed (43/30)
• Tracy A. Kiehne cited speed (43/30)
• Daniel J. Corona cited speed (43/30)
• Jose Mendoza cited speed (77/65)
• Kathryn A. Fritsche cited speed (75/65)

July 15 - 16, 2010

Event Reports

• Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of 1st Avenue NE in Byron for an animal complaint. Jermaine J. Renk was cited for dog at large and unlicensed dog. (2010054350)
• A black I-Pod I-Touch and two pair of sunglasses were stolen from a vehicle while it was parked at a residence in the 4300 block of Belden Court SE in Rochester. (2010054003)

Arrests & Citations

• Nicholas J. Hanson charged with 5th degree controlled substance-possession; illegal possession of an electronic incapacitation device (stun gun); driving after revocation; no insurance; and illegal use of plates-wrong vehicle. (2010051908)
• Carson M. Brandmeyer cited for driving after suspension.
• Ethan P. Dahl cited for failure to obey traffic control device and failure to use turn signal.
• Charles J. Stellpflug cited speed (83/55)
• Brandon S. Cole cited speed (81/55)
• Rachel A. VerVoort cited speed (81/70)
• Joshua J. Schmidt cited speed (75/65)
• Tyler J. Prentice cited speed (77/55)
• Melvin A. Siewert cited speed (76/55)
• Maxwell S. Dumesny cited speed (73/55)
• Dianne P. Dewitz cited speed (73/55)
• Laura E. Gisler cited speed (72/55)
• Brady A. Imhof cited speed (71/55)
• Chase R. Staub cited speed (70/55)
• Paul J. Scott cited speed (70/55)
• Michelle I. Schreiber cited speed (70/55)
• Colin D. Bakke cited speed (69/55)
• David J. Maycunich cited speed (69/55)
• Timothy J. Steffensmeier cited speed (69/55)
• Levi T. Horvei cited speed (69/55)
• Richard D. Fenske cited speed (69/55)
• Benjamin W. Chan cited speed (69/55)
• Cody J. Poshusta-Schmitz cited speed (68/55)
• Tyson W. Gosse cited speed (68/55)
• Juan C. Rivera cited speed (68/55); no Minnesota drivers license; and no proof of insurance.
• Daphne A. Youngquist cited speed (66/55)
• Patricia A. Burgdorf cited speed (65/55)
• Julie R. Swanberg cited speed (65/55)
• Neil G. Maffit cited speed (65/55)
• Cody A. Kolar cited speed (65/55)
• Grant C. Walters cited speed (65/55)
• Steven M. Davidson cited speed (65/55)
• Darrell S. Hershey cited speed (65/55)
• Ashley M. Gergen cited speed (65/55)
• Alex J. Riess cited speed (65/55)
• Valeria C. Ricotta cited speed (62/45)  
• Malissa L. Wooner-Boland cited speed (55/45)
• Daniel W. Brandt cited speed (55/45)
• Mara J. Bakkedahl cited speed (55/45)
• Robert C. Seefeldt cited speed (55/45)
• Karl P. Wamhoff cited speed (55/45)
• Michael G. Ryan cited speed (55/45)
• Kara L. Peterson cited speed (55/45)
• Larry D. Lewis cited speed (55/45)
• Rajesh K. Mishra cited speed (50/30)
• Andrew D. Stone cited speed (47/30)
• Sandra A. Graff cited speed (40/30)

July 14 - 15, 2010

Event Reports

• Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of South Main Street in Stewartville for an assist person call.  Victoria J. Maestas was transported to Detox. (2010053642)
• Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 6100 block of County Road 136 Southeast for a house fire. (2010053936)
• A Garmin Nuvi 1350T GPS unit was stolen from a vehicle while it was parked at a residence in the 2500 block of Ridgewood Court Southeast in Rochester. (2010053798)

Arrests & Citations

• Haitham S. Abulebdeh cited for stop sign violation. Warned for speed and failure to signal turn.
• Christopher J. Moeller cited speed (72/55)
• Tammy M. Hopkins cited speed (70/55)
• Kathleen S. Soltau cited speed (70/55)
• Angela K. Arndt cited speed (69/55)
• Samuel S. Anderson cited speed (69/55)
• Richard H. Harvey Jr. cited speed (69/55)
• Kelly Jo Janning cited speed (68/55)
• Janet D. Bedard cited speed (65/55)
• Tracy W. Saunders cited speed (65/55)
• Diana R. Miller cited speed (65/55)
• Crystal M. Johnson cited speed (65/55)
• Dean W. Ferber cited speed (65/55)
• Stephen D. Suhr cited speed (65/55)
• Tristan H. Lloyd cited speed (65/55)
• Michelle L. Kindt cited speed (65/55)
• Sara J. Jensen cited speed (65/55)
• James J. Erickson cited speed (65/55)
• Jessica C. Nierman cited speed (65/55)
• Gregory A. Peterson cited speed (65/55)
• Ashley D. Murrell cited speed (50/30)

July 13 - 14, 2010

Event Reports

• Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of 2nd Street SW in Stewartville for a report of license plate tabs being stolen from a vehicle. (2010053685)
• Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of Chester Avenue SE in Marion township for an animal complaint. (2010053692)

Arrests & Citations

• Andrew J. Kruger arrested on a St. Louis County warrant. (2010053551)
• Danny M. Wheeler arrested on an Olmsted County warrant. (2010053684)
• Thomas P. Manning arrested on a Department of Corrections warrant. (2010053756)
• Aaron R. Weinberger cited speed (101/55)
• Justin L. Felstead cited speed (82/55)
• Holly A. Temte cited speed (79/55)
• Thomas A. Wojtowicz cited speed (78/55)
• Benjamin O. Arndt cited speed (74/55)
• Jaesen B. Lewis cited speed (73/55)
• Kelly L. Nesler cited speed (72/55)
• Rebecca J. Firnekas cited speed (72/55)
• Scott A. Dewitz cited speed (71/55)
• Kelsey L. Roe cited speed (71/55)
• Levi T. Horvei cited speed (71/55) and no proof of insurance.
• Ann T. Lutteke cited speed (71/55)
• Lorraine E. Goetsch cited speed (70/55)
• Joyel M. Nicklay cited speed (70/55)
• James G. Michelizzi cited speed (70/55)
• Harold P. Kuhlmann cited speed (70/55)
• Patricia A. Reisdorf cited speed (70/55)
• Tonia M. Lauer cited speed (70/55)
• Randall L. Knapp cited speed (70/55)
• Jerome A. Bigelow cited speed (70/55)
• Rachel L. Root cited speed (69/55)
• Carmen K. Keller cited speed (69/55)
• Jennifer L. Coolidge cited speed (69/55)
• Mark V. Larson cited speed (69/55)
• Steven A. Skiba cited speed (69/55)
• Hannah L. Stortz cited speed (69/55)
• Kristen L. Wingert cited speed (69/55)
• Dawn J. Leonhardt cited speed (68/55)
• Julie R. Everly cited speed (68/55)
• Anjie M. Bowman cited speed (68/55)
• Ann M. Wedemeier cited speed (68/55)
• Laura I. Pettey cited speed (68/55)
• Jenna L. Kiefer cited speed (68/55)
• Kyle R. Mullen cited speed (68/55)
• Lenard J. Steinke Jr. cited speed (64/55)
• Boyd S. Gasner cited speed (64/45)
• Geralyn A. Schewe cited speed (56/45)
• Gary M. Smith cited speed (56/45)
• Abbie E. Roebuck cited speed (55/45)
• Bonita A. Munson cited speed (55/45)
• William J. Heddlesten cited speed (53/45)
• Austin M. Bly cited speed (54/40)
• Benjamin D. Fenske cited speed (45/30)
• Cody J. Carlson cited for no seat belt (improper use)
• Shawna R. Sperber cited for failure to stop at stop sign.
• Nanette B. Piercey cited for failure to stop at stop sign.

It is the policy of Olmsted County to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Information contained herein should not be relied upon for any type of legal action. While the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office tries to use only accurate and current information, it cannot represent that the information is current, accurate or complete."