Court Proceedings

July 20, 2023

Brown County District Court • A felony predatory offender failure to register charge was filed July 18, 2023 against Jacob W. Christopher, 21, Willmar. According to court records, New Ulm Police Senior Investigator Moellenhoff conducted a predatory offender check on Christopher June 29, 2023. Investigator Moellenhoff tried calling Christopher to update his photo and verify his registry but Christopher’s phone number was no longer in service. Going to the listed address in an attempt to contact Christopher, Investigator Moellenhoff learned Christopher moved out two to three months ...

Court Proceedings

July 18, 2023

Brown County District Court • A felony 3rd-degree drug possession cocaine and two gross misdemeanor 5th-degree drug possession cocaine, resinous marijuana were filed July 17, 2023 against Natalie Vertin, 21, 305 34d Ave. S.E., Fairfax. According to court documents, New Ulm Police Patrolman Andrew Kuester was on patrol at 9:54 p.m., July 15, 2023 when he noticed a vehicle traveling 38 mph in a 30 zone and had a taillight and brake light not working and stopped the vehicle, a tan 2008 Honda CRV in front of the Pollinator Park, 2250 N. Broadway. Officer Kuester approached the ...

Brown County Record

July 18, 2023

(Charges are petty misdemeanors unless otherwise noted). MOTORCYCLE-DRIVING WITHOUT ENDORSEMENT Jacob A. Carnes, 422 N. Garden, New Ulm. $135. VIOLATION OF MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTION PERMIT-DRIVING WITHOUT PROTECTIVE HEAD Cole J. Rhode. 914 10th St. N. New Ulm. $135. Also driving at night, $50; speed greater than reasonable. $40. VEHICLE REGISTRAITON/PERMIT/PLATES REQUIRED Pierre R. Champion, N. Mankato. $115. SPEEDING Melissa L. Daniels-Hondl, Tracy. 65/55. $125. Thomas T. E. Perry. Minneapolis. 65/55. $125. Ana M. Calderon Enamorado. Corona, N.Y. 48/35. $135. Also child ...

Court Proceedigs

July 14, 2023

Brown County District Court • Two gross misdemeanor domestic assault charges were filed July 13, 2023 against Rocio M. Mireles, 25, 200 Riverside Dr., Springfield. According to court documents, Sleepy Eye Police officers Ostermann and Waterbury responded to a fight at Eagles Park in Sleepy Eye at 9:24 p.m. July 10, 2023. A witness and alleged victim said there was a third party on the other side of the vehicle. A woman said her girlfriend, later identified as Mireles, attacked her, grabbing her by the hair. Officer Waterbury saw the victim’s right eye was a little swollen and ...

Brown County Record

July 11, 2023

(Charges are petty misdemeanors unless otherwise noted) FLEEING A PEACE OFFICER IN MOTOR VEHICLE Jeremy J. Geller, 843 E. 2nd St., Redwood Falls. $585. 15 mos. St. Cloud Correctional Facility, stayed for 2 years supervised probation. 120 days local confinement, credit for 80 days served. Jail term considered satisfied. Continue mental health services until therapist deems no longer necessary. Attend support groups as directed by probation, one meeting per week, verify to agent. Felony. SPEEDING Brayan Y. Hernandez Garcia, Brooklyn Park. 85/60. $225. Brent M. Kollmann, 502 Ridge ...

Court Proceedings

July 8, 2023

Brown County District Court • A felony 1st-degree drug sale charge was filed July 5, 2023 against Caleb J. McCollum, 35, 11701 110th Ave., Madelia. A remote hearing was set for 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. According to court documents, Brown Lincoln Redwood Renville (BLRR) Drug Task Force agent Mullenbach was contacted by a confidential informant (CI) Nov. 3, 2022 who said they could buy one ounce (28 grams) of methamphetamine from McCollum at his rural Sleepy Eye residence for $600. The CI was outfitted with a covert transmitting and recording device and $600 in ...