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 ...

Brown County Record

July 5, 2023

(Charges are petty misdemeanors unless otherwise noted). SPEEDING Parker W. Gluth, 620 Rock St. W., Springfield, 70/55. $145. Adam C. Leske, 1322 Garden St. N., New Ulm 82/55. $285. Mendoza A. Bertoni, 509 S. Broadway, New Ulm 78/55. $225. Curtis W. Courrier, Rushford. 69/55. $135. Renee-Nicole M. Douceur, Livingston, Tx. 75/60. $145. Joaquin Gonzalez. Alamo, Tx. 70/60. $125. Enedelia Hernandez, 905 3rd St. N. St. James. 63/55. $125. Lindsay A. Howk. Jackson. 67/55. $135. Terry L. Johnson, 67/55. $135. Jonathon R. Kelzer, Alexandria. 65/55. $125. Jordan M. Maki, Lake Crystal. 69/55, ...

Court Proceedings

June 28, 2023

Brown County District Court • A felony theft charge was filed against Alyssa M. Lechuga, unknown address, June 27, 2023. According to court documents, Springfield Police Sgt. Theis received a phone call Feb. 15, 2023 from a man asking for an officer to come to his house and take a stolen firearm report. The man said his sister, Lechuga, was staying with him. When he got up in the morning of the previous day, left his home, later returned and noticed his firearm case was empty. He said a Sig M17 gun was missing. Sgt. Theis talked to a witness on Feb. 20, 2023 who said Lechuga said ...

Brown County Record

June 27, 2023

(Charges are petty misdemeanors unless otherwise noted). DOMESTIC ABUSE Jason A. Helget, Mankato, $200. 90 days local confinement, 79 days stayed for 1 year supervised probation. Credit for 11 days served. comply with all order for protection requirements. Misdemeanor. also 5th-degree assault. $660. Pay restitution to be determined within 30 days of sentence/jointly and severally. Complete comprehensive assessment within 45 days, pay fee, follow all recommendations. Complete anger management with provider approved by probation. No alcohol/controlled substance use. ...

Court Proceedings

June 24, 2023

Brown County District Court • Felony escape from custody, misdemeanor fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle, theft charges plus a felony 3rd-degree drug sale-narcotic charge and arrest warrant were filed June 22, 2023 against Jared J. Netzke, 1010 S. German St., New Ulm. According to court documents, New Ulm Police Investigator Tara Martin was asked to assist Drug Task Force (DTF) Agent Mullenbach with a probable cause arrest of Netzke for 3rd-degree controlled substance sale June 21, 2023. Martin was advised Netzke was expected to arrive at the Brown ...

Court Proceedings

June 21, 2023

Brown County District Court • Gross misdemeanor driving under the influence of a controlled substance and 3rd-degree DWI charges were filed June 20, 2023 against Brooke A. Thedens, 28435 670th Ave. St. James. According to court documents, New Ulm Police K9 officer Andrew Kuester was on routine patrol near Broadway and 7th St. N. at 8:12 pm. Feb. 6, 2023 when he saw a vehicle cross over the fog line twice in front of him. The suspect vehicle turned west onto 5th St. N., crossing over the center line and had a taillight that did not work and a crooked license plate. Officer ...