The following people, charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor level crime in Morrison County District Court, have recently been sentenced:

Misdemeanors

•Garret Lee Kroll, 18, Little Falls; (offense: 3/16/16) theft-take/use/transfer movable property  without consent, fined $185, sentenced to one day in jail and supervised probation for one year.

•Angela Marie Super, 39, Little Falls; (offense: 4/29/16) trespass – return to property to harass/abuse/threaten, fined $90, sentenced to one day in jail.

•Holly Joy Gerry,  41, Rice; (offense: 5/1/15) uninsured vehicle, fined $135, sentenced to 30 days in jail.

April 18 — A resident on Nature Road in Royalton reported a vehicle theft.

April 19 — A resident on North Birch Street in Royalton reported someone had been trying to take loans out against the resident’s Amazon account in the amount of $2,200. The resident does not have an Amazon account, but someone created the account in the resident’s name.

April 19 — A resident on 285th Avenue in Pierz reported a scam in which someone called saying they were from Publisher’s Clearing House and that the resident had to wire money to a place in Jamaica in return for delivery of a new car.

April 20 — A resident on 90th Avenue in Bowlus reported a phone scam in which someone keeps calling to tell the resident they have won some money and that the caller will send a check and all the resident has to do is cash the check and send the balance back to the caller.

April 22 — Someone stole numerous items from an unlocked vehicle parked at the owner’s home on Maple Street in Flensburg. About $150 in cash, a S & W MP 9mm, estimated at $300, a Ruger SR 10-22, estimated at $300, and a prescription bottle of 10 mg Hydrocodone and 325mg Aceteminophen were stolen.

April 22 — Someone stole a Galaxy S5 with an orange case from a resident while the resident was at an establishment on Haven Road in Little Falls.

April 25 — Someone took numerous items from a shop at a residence on 370th Avenue in Hillman. Missing items include a Snap-on Vermeer scanner, valued at $10,000; an HP laptop computer valued at $400 with software valued at $3,500 installed on it; a Samsung S5 active cellphone, valued at $800, and a Profab transfer case valued at $2,500.

April 25 — A resident on 268th Street in Pierz reported fraudulent use of their debit card.

April 26 — Someone broke into a vehicle while it was parked at a residence on Fieldstone Drive in Randall. The driver’s window was broken and missing was a Vicodin prescription, an old switchblade and a necklace.

April 26 — A resident on 330th Street in Motley reported a scam in which the resident received a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS. The resident said the caller said they were issuing a criminal arrest warrant for the resident’s arrest and would seize all the resident’s accounts if the resident did not pay $1,797. The resident purchased a card with $1,797 on it and sent it to the caller.

April 26 — A resident on Pondview Drive in Little Falls reported a scam in which someone called saying they were from the IRS and requested the resident send $8,214 and if they didn’t, a criminal arrest warrant would be issued.

April 27 — A resident on Bear Road in Cushing reported a scam in which the resident’s son put an iPad for sale on Craigslist and received two money orders for $900.

April 28 — A resident on Dove Road in Flensburg reported the theft of an XBox 1, two XBox 1 controllers and one case, an HP laptop, the resident’s photo ID, Social Security card, master keys for heavy equipment and two black military duffel bags with personal items inside.

April 29 — Someone broke the windows out of a residence and possibly damaged other parts of the residence on Highway 238 in Little Falls.

May 2 — A resident on 80th Avenue in Cushing said LifeLock reported an attempted identity theft by use of the resident’s Social Security number to start a credit card.

May 2  — A resident on 70th Street in Little Falls reported someone had shot a bullet hole through the garage.

May 3 — A resident on 183rd Street and 195th Avenue in Little Falls lodged a property damage complaint.

May 3 — A resident on Acorn Road in Burtrum reported they received a check for $1,800 from a bank the resident had never heard of.

May — A resident on 370th Avenue in Hillman reported a scam in which a person called saying they were from a computer company and that there was something wrong with the resident’s computer. However, the resident does not own a computer.

May 4 — A resident on Cardinal Road in Swanville reported the theft of 24 bags of seed corn, valued at $5,000.

May 4 — A resident on Quest Road in Pierz reported receiving a $20 counterfeit bill at an establishment in Hillman.

A Perham man was arrested Monday, May 9, after refusing treatment following a car accident.

Braldey McClendon, 44, was traveling east on Great River Road in a 1997 Pontiac Bonneville this morning (Monday, May 9), about 2:11 a.m., when his vehicle left the road, hit a tree and caught fire. McClendon refused medical treatment and was arrested for outstanding warrants. The vehicle sustained severe damage.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Bowlus Fire Department, Bowlus First Response Team and Gold Cross Ambulance.

Leo Joe Puchalla, 30, Bowlus, had felony theft charges dismissed in Morrison County District Court, Tuesday.
According to Morrison County Assistant District Attorney Todd Kosovich, the charges were dismissed by Judge Benson “following an omnibus hearing on constitutional issues.”
Puchalla’s charges stemmed from a July 16, 2015 incident in which a victim stated that Puchalla and his brother allegedly assaulted him and then stole his fish house.
The felony could have put Puchalla in jail for a maximum of five years and/or $10,000 in fines.

Sherry Anderson, 44, of Long Prairie was sentenced to 54 months in prison by a Stearns County judge, Wednesday.
Anderson had previously pleaded guilty to five felony counts of theft by swindle, Feb. 18. The exact of amount of restitution to be paid by Anderson will be determined by Judge Vicki E. Landwehr within 30 days.
The charges stem from an investigation which revealed that Anderson embezzled $533,202.88 from the Minnesota Veterinary Associates in Melrose, between July 2010 and March 2014, while she was employed by the company.

Juan Carlso Rivas Godoy, 33, Minneapolis, had one felony count of domestic assault by strangulation and a misdemeanor count of domestic assault dismissed in Morrison County District Court, Tuesday.
According to Morrison County Assistant District Attorney Todd Kosovich, the charges were dismissed for the jury trial that was set for May 23, because the victim’s “whereabouts were unknown.”
He also stated that the state has the opportunity to re-file the charges if the witness were to be located.
The charges stem from an Oct. 10, 2015 incident, and according to the criminal complaint, law enforcement arrived at the scene of a reported domestic assault in Motley. An officer met with the victim, who alleged that she had been assaulted by Godoy, a family member.
The victim alleged that she had been sleeping with her children in the bedroom, when Godoy sexually propositioned her. When she refused, Godoy allegedly put his hands around her throat and started to choke her, preventing her from breathing.
The victim stated that she was extremely scared for her safety as well as for the safety of her children, and thought she may be seriously hurt or killed.
The victim allegedly ran to the neighbor’s house to call the police, as she did not have a cellphone.
By the time officers arrived, Godoy had fled the scene. He was later located at a nearby bar.
If convicted, Godoy had faced up to five years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines for the felony and up to 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 in fines for the misdemeanor.

Morrison County Attorney Brian Middendorf and his staff have filed gross misdemeanor complaints against the following people:
•    Anna Jo Petterson, 26, Brainerd — In connection with a May 9 incident, Petterson has been charged with two counts of DWI, one count of giving peace officer false name of another person and one count of fleeing a peace officer by a means other than a vehicle.
•    Bradley James McClendon, 44, Perham — In connection with a May 9 incident, McClendon has been charged with one count of driving after cancellation and one count of uninsured vehicle – driver violation.
•    Steve Michael Meyer, 30, Pierz — In connection with a May 5 incident, Meyer has been charged with two counts of DWI.
•    Harold Joseph Otte, 52, Little Falls — In connection with a May 4 incident, Otte has been charged    with two counts of DWI and one count of driving restrictions – alcohol/controlled substance: violations.
•    Walter Russell Johnson, 52, Little Falls — In connection with a May 9 incident, Johnson has been charged with two counts of DWI.
If found guilty, they could face a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine.
The court will set their appearance date.

Kyle Allen Rusness, 32, Detroit Lakes, was convicted of one felony count of burglary in the third degree, in Morrison County District Court, May 5.
The conviction stemmed from a Dec. 15, 2015 incident in which multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a report of a burglary in process at a residence in Cushing.
The victim stated she was in her residence and heard someone pounding on her door and later observed a young male suspect enter her garage.  The victim went outside to confront the male suspect and saw him walking away with some of her tools.  The suspect stated he was trying to change a flat tire on his car.
The victim then called the sheriff’s office and watched the suspect change a tire on his vehicle. The suspect then left in his vehicle, taking some of the tools with him.
Law enforcement officers later found the suspect vehicle attempting to leave the area. A traffic stop of the suspect vehicle identified the driver as Rusness, and found a tool set inside the vehicle that Rusness admitted taking from the victim’s garage.          Rusness later told an officer he was simply attempting to change a flat tire, but admitted he was attempting to elude law enforcement because his driver’s license was revoked.
Rusness was sentenced to 16 months in prison and fined $135 in total fees.

April 29 — A business on Broadway East reported a theft in which a person rented an orange Husqvarna Model K760 cutoff saw and did not return it. The value of the saw is approximately $800.
April 29 — A resident on Second Avenue Southeast reported a scam in which a person contacted the resident about an $800 wood stove the resident had for sale on Craigslist. The caller sent a check for $2,175, telling the resident to cash the check, keep $800 and send the remainder of the money with people who would pick up the wood stove. Bank staff informed the resident the check was no good.
April 30 — A resident on Kidder Street and First Avenue Southeast reported a theft.
April 30 — Someone stole a purse while the owner was at a business on LeMieur Street.
May 1 — A business on 18th Street Northeast reported a theft.
May 2 — A business on Second Avenue Northeast reported a theft.
May 3 — Someone stole several carpet laying type drill bits, valued at $400, from an unlocked vehicle parked on First Street Northeast.
May 3 — A resident on Eighth Street Northwest reported a scam in which a person identifying themselves as being from the Internal Revenue Service called asking for personal information.
May 4 — A resident on Riverwood Drive reported the theft of a Mira Co BMX bicycle, black with white seat, with two white pegs on the right side, a yellow chain, silver crank arms and a white headset. The bike is valued at $400.
May 5 — A resident on 11th Street Northeast reported someone had stolen the rear license plate from their vehicle.
May 5 — A resident on Third Avenue Northeast reported a scam in which someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service left a message and a call-back number, claiming that the resident had five felonies charged against them and that if the resident did not respond, the resident would be arrested.
May 7 — Someone broke into a vehicle parked at the owner’s residence on Sixth Street Southwest. The vehicle was damaged and a number of items were stolen from the trunk.
May 9 — Someone rented items from a store on Second Avenue Northeast and did not return them, with late fees adding up to $193.05.
May 9 — A resident on Heron Road reported a case of identity theft.
May 9 — A resident on Third Street Southwest reported a theft.
May 10 — A resident on Riverwood Drive reported a scam in which someone called claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service.
May 10 — A resident on Seventh Street Southeast reported a burglary.
May 11 — A resident on Third Street Southwest reported a scam in which someone called claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service.

Jasmine Lea Line, 33, Staples, was convicted of felony fifth degree possession of methamphetamine, May 4, in Morrison County District Court.
According to the criminal complaint, on Sept. 24, law enforcement on routine patrol in Motley observed a vehicle with an object suspended from the rearview mirror, obstructing the driver’s view.
A search of the vehicle’s license plate found that the registered owner had an expired driver’s license. Law enforcement then made contact with the vehicle.
A passenger in the vehicle was identified as Line. While speaking with the driver, an officer noticed a digital scale in plain sight near Line’s feet.
The vehicle was searched and bag of methamphetamine and a pipe were located, which the driver claimed were his.
A search of Line’s purse found a Vicodin pill as well as a baggie of a clear crystalline substance which later tested positive for methamphetamine.
Line stated she did not have a prescription for the Vicodin. The digital scale found near Line also tested positive for methamphetamine.
Line was given a stay of adjudication, with five years of probation along with fee totals of $50.

May 5 —A resident on Darling Road and Elm Street in Flensburg reported a theft.
May 5 — A resident on Highway 115 in Little Falls reported a scam in which they received an email from someone claiming to be a former client. The email requested personal information. In checking with the former client, the resident was told they did not send the email.
May 5 — A resident on Hilton Road in Little Falls reported a scam in which someone called claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service and wanted the resident to pay a lump sum of money or face being arrested.
May 5 — A resident on 73rd Street in Royalton reported someone was stealing their mail.
May 5 — A resident on Popple Drive in Little Falls reported a possible scam. The resident was contacted by someone claiming to be from a large retail store, saying the resident had won numerous gift cards. The caller asked for the resident’s credit card number to ship the gift cards.
May 6 — A resident on Highway 115 in Randall reported receiving a letter from a company advising the resident they had won $1.5 million and needed to send $20 to receive the money.
May 6 — A resident on Hillton Road in Little Falls reported a scam in which someone attempted to open a credit card in the resident’s wife’s name.
May 7 — A cab company out of St. Cloud reported a theft in which a fare asked for a ride to a residence on Basil Road in Swanville, but then tried to pay with a check written by someone else.
May 7 — A resident on Iris Road in Little Falls reported their wallet had been stolen. The black wallet contained the resident’s bank card and other items.
May 8 — A resident on Basil Road in Swanville reported a burglary.
May 9 — A resident on Cable Road in Little Falls reported a scam in which the resident received a call from someone who wanted the resident’s address and other information regarding a claim against the resident. The resident reported the caller had an accent and the caller ID showed a different number than the one the resident was told to call.
May 9 — A resident 53rd Street in Royalton reported a scam in which the resident received a call stating the resident owed money for something. The caller ID showed a Las Vegas, Nev. phone number.
May 10 — A resident on 120th Avenue in Bowlus reported a case of fraud in which the resident received a call from a credit card company asking whether the resident tried to open an account. The resident did not. The company told the resident someone was trying to use their name to open an account.
May 10 — A resident on 63rd Street in Royalton reported someone had stolen 25 bags of seed corn from a shed on their property. The seed corn was valued at $210 per bag, with a total of $5,250 being stolen.
May 11 — resident on 83rd Street in Pierz reported someone using Facebook had used the resident’s name and photos. The resident does not use Facebook.
May 11 — A resident on 80th Avenue in Bowlus reported a scam in which the resident received correspondence from a company, which included a check. The letter stated the resident should cash the check and then call a phone number to receive prize money.

The following people, charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor level crime in Morrison County District Court, have recently been sentenced:

Gross Misdemeanors
•    Joseph Henry Nagel, 51, Little Falls; (offense: 12/2/2015) hunting – firearm/archery – under influence alcohol, fined $185, sentenced to 12 days in jail and supervised probation for two years.
•    Scott Douglas Syring, 45, Edina; (offense: 2/26/2016) second degree DWI, fined $985, sentenced to 30 days in jail and supervised probation for six years.
Misdemeanors
•    Derek James Gilder, 22, Delano; (offense: 1/20/16) theft-take/use/transfer movable property without consent, fined $135, sentenced to one day in jail and unsupervised probation for one year.
•    Andrew James Myrum, 31, Little Falls; (offense: 2/3/16) disorderly conduct – offensive/abusive/noisy/obscene, fined $185, sentenced to two days in jail and supervised probation for one year.
•    Macenzie Lee Olson, 30, Sartell; (offense: 1/25/2016) theft of services, fined $200, sentenced to 10 days in jail.

Jeffrey Donald Carter, 38, Park Rapids, was convicted of obstructing the legal process with force, a felony, May 4, in Morrison County District Court.
The conviction stemmed from a May 28, 2015 incident in which according to the criminal complaint, around approximately 8:50 a.m., Morrison County law enforcement received a call from a woman who reported that her boyfriend, identified as Carter, was at her home and was intoxicated and out of control.
Officers arrived at the scene. and observed the victim standing outside while Carter re-entered the residence. The victim stated again that Carter was intoxicated and out of control and that she wanted him removed from the residence.
After a period of time, officers became concerned for the woman’s safety and entered the residence. Carter was out of control and when he saw the officers, he began yelling profanities at them. When an officer approached, Carter allegedly grabbed a steak knife, raised it in an aggressive manner and threatened to kill the officer.
When the officer drew his duty weapon in fear of attack, the victim stepped between Carter and the officer, telling him not to shoot. Officers ordered Carter repeatedly to drop the knife, and the victim was able to retrieve the knife from Carter and place it in a kitchen drawer.
Carter calmed down briefly until other officers arrived, at which point he again became agitated. Carter participated in a breath test which showed a 0.135 blood alcohol concentration. Officers informed Carter that he would be going to detox or jail, and Carter was ordered to stand up in order to be taken into custody.
As officers attempted to apprehend Carter, he attempted to fight with officers and actively resisted by kicking and swearing at law enforcement while escorted to the ground. He was eventually arrested and transported to jail.
A felony count of second degree assault with a dangerous weapon and a gross misdemeanor count of fourth degree assault of a police officer were dismissed as part of a plea bargain.
Carter was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay fines that totaled $135.

Amanda Marie Heinz, 29, Pierz, was charged with one felony count of third degree assault with substantial bodily harm, and two misdemeanor counts of domestic assault.
The charges stem from a Dec. 16, 2015 incident in which officers were called to a domestic disturbance.
According to the criminal complaint, officers arrived on the scene and found a child yelling and screaming to not take his mom away.
A bloodied male complainant, who had made the call to police, was standing just outside the residence.
Inside, Heinz was allegedly yelling and crying, and claimed that she had been choked by the complainant.
Officers observed bloody hands and a cut on her elbow, and that her neck was red.
Officers spoke to the child, who allegedly stated that the pair had been fighting, and that the complainant had hit Heinz first, and attempted to suffocate her.
Officers spoke to the complainant, who allegedly was bloody, and had three large lumps on his forehead.
The complainant agreed that the fight started at the bar, and continued when they came home, but stated that Heinz allegedly hit him twice after he said the relationship was over.
After telling her he was calling the police, the complainant alleged that Heinz came outside of the apartment and hit him in the face, causing the lumps, bloody nose and a chipped tooth. He also alleged that neighbors came and said they saw what happened.
Officers interviewed a neighbor who allegedly saw the incident. The neighbor alleged that Heinz hit the complainant on the mouth, and the complainant walked away, and did not defend himself.
Both were transported to the hospital for treatment, where officers taped a statement from Heinz, where she admitted to the fight, and that both parties had choked each other. Heinz claimed her hitting of the complainant was for self defense.
Heinz allegedly later asked to talk to the complainant to say “sorry,” but officers advised against it.
Later officers were asked to tell Heinz to stop texting the complainant, and she complied.
If convicted, Heinz faces a maximum of five years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines for the felony charge, and a maximum of 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 in fines for each misdemeanor.

May 3 — A resident on Eighth Street Northwest reported a scam in which a person identifying themselves as being from the Internal Revenue Service called asking for personal information.
May 4 — A resident on Riverwood Drive reported the theft of a Mira Co BMX bicycle, black with white seat, with two white pegs on the right side, a yellow chain, silver crank arms and a white headset. The bike is valued at $400.
May 5 — A resident on 11th Street Northeast reported someone had stolen the rear license plate from their vehicle.
May 5 — A resident on Third Avenue Northeast reported a scam in which someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service left a message and a call-back number, claiming that the resident had five felonies charged against them and that if the resident did not respond, the resident would be arrested.
May 7 — Someone broke into a vehicle parked at the owner’s residence on Sixth Street Southwest. The vehicle was damaged and a number of items were stolen from the trunk.
May 9 — Someone rented items from a store on Second Avenue Northeast and did not return them, with late fees adding up to $193.05.
May 9 — A resident on Heron Road reported a case of identity theft.
May 9 — A resident on Third Street Southwest reported a theft.
May 10 — A resident on Riverwood Drive reported a scam in which someone called claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service.
May 10 — A resident on Seventh Street Southeast reported a burglary.
May 11 — A resident on Third Street Southwest reported a scam in which someone called claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service.
May 12 — A business on Broadway East reported a theft.
May 12 — A business on Second Avenue Northeast reported a shoplifting incident.
May 13 — A resident on Seventh Street Southwest reported someone had used their credit card in Roseville without permission.
May 14 — A resident on Third Street Northwest reported a theft.
May 14 — Someone cut down and stole the American and French flags at Le Bourget Park.
May 14 — A resident on Seventh Street Southeast reported a scam in which a pop-up appeared on the resident’s computer screen stating their computer had been hacked. The resident clicked the pop-up and called the phone number it showed and gave the company access to the computer to clean it.
May 14 — A resident on Mary Ann Avenue reported a theft from their storage locker.
May 16 — A resident on Lindbergh Drive South reported a burglary.
May 17 — Someone stole a little boy’s bike, valued at $100, from a residence on Seventh Street Northeast.

Jeremy Lee Wickham, 42, Pequot Lakes, was charged with a felony count of fourth degree assault of a peace officer and two misdemeanor counts of obstructing the legal force and fifth degree assault.
The charges stem from a May 9 incident in which officers were called to a bar in which a report stated that a resident under civil commitment was consuming alcohol.
According to the criminal complaint, officers talked to the complainant and she told them that Wickham was not supposed to be consuming alcohol, and that when she confronted him, he pushed her away.
Officers confronted Wickham, who allegedly stated that there wasn’t a court order for him to not use alcohol, but he did allegedly admit to pushing the complainant.
Officers checked Wickham’s court paperwork, which showed a warrant for arrest in Hennepin County.
A preliminary breath test read that Wickham had a .10 blood alcohol level, and Wickham was arrested for the warrant.
While transporting Wickham to jail, Wickham allegedly began banging on the cage in the squad car. Officers asked him to stop, lest he be handcuffed.
Wickham continued, and when officers opened the back of the car, Wickham allegedly attempted to force his way out of the car.
After officers did manage to get him back in the squad, Wickham allegedly spit on an officer, but officers were able to get the door shut.
When officers got back into the front of the squad car, Wickham allegedly continued to spit at the plexiglass, and wiped a bloody nose on a jacket in the back. He continued to spit blood on the screen and windows of the squad.
If convicted of the felony, Wickham faces a maximum of five years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines.
If convicted of obstruction, he faces a maximum of one year in jail and/or $3,000 in fines.
If convicted of fifth degree misdemeanor assault, he faces a maximum of 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 in fines.

Linda Marie Biermaier, 60, Livingston, Mont., was convicted of felony financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, May 12, in Morrison County District Court.
The conviction stems from an incident in October 2014, when Morrison County Social Services received a report that an 88-year-old man with Alzheimer’s Disease was in jeopardy of being evicted from Lutheran Care Center because of an overdue balance of nearly $9,000.
The man had previously granted power of attorney to Biermaier, who had been responsible for his financial affairs, including payments to the care center.
A social worker contacted Biermaier about the overdue balance and Biermaier denied knowledge of the eviction notice. The social worker requested copies of the victim’s bank statements, which Biermaier agreed to but never provided. Repeated attempts by social workers to contact Biermaier were unsuccessful, and she changed her phone number multiple times to avoid being contacted.
Copies of the victim’s bank statement showed transactions from August 2011 through October 2014 totalling $32,000 that did not appear to benefit the victim, including purchases at Best Buy, Pizza Ranch, Tradehome Shoes, nail salons and many other businesses. Purchases included items that the victim clearly had no need for, including women’s clothing and cellphone accessories. Records also showed multiple cash withdrawals, some in excess of $2,000.
Biermaier was given a stay of imposition, which includes 30 days local confinement, five of which must be in custody, and the rest will be electronic home monitoring. She also received a sentence for 20 years of probation.
Biermaier must also pay $33,605.53 in restitution and $185 in fees.

The following people, charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor level crime in Morrison County District Court, have recently been sentenced:
Gross Misdemeanors
•    Ashley Seon Mee Collins, 34, Little Falls; (offense: 2/18/16) dismissed against Collins was one gross misdemeanor count of fourth degree assault.
Misdemeanors
•    Michael Alan Dancer, 29, Royalton; (offense: 4/21/16) damage to property, fourth degree intentional, fined $185, probation to the court for one year.
•    Jennifer Kristina Hale, 24, Little Falls; (offense: 2/24/16) harassment – violate restraining order, fined $185, sentenced to two days in jail and unsupervised probation for one year.
•    Thomas Lee Spartz, Little Falls; (offense: 1/16/16) disorderly conduct-brawling, fined $135, sentenced to four days in jail and unsupervised probation for one year.
•    Todd Edward Williams, 48, Anoka; (offense: 4/8/15) traffic – careless driving, fined $135.
•    Frank Ray Bulock, 50, Little Falls; (offense: 1/15/16) disorderly conduct, fined $135, supervised probation for one year.
•    Thomas Mark Sauerer, 34, Little Falls; (offense: 4/8/16) driving after suspension, fined $185, sentenced to three days in jail and probation to the court for one year.
•    Koal Timothy Shamp, 25, Wadena; (offense: 4/29/15) DWI, fined $160, sentenced to 90 days in jail. Fine concurrent with other case.

John Richard Kuchinski, 38, Little Falls, was charged with one felony count of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle as well as a pair of misdemeanors for DWI.
The charges stem from a May 10 incident in which officers responded to a potential burglary.
According to the criminal complaint a car backed out of the complainant’s driveway and was pursued by officers.
The vehicle, which was allegedly driven by Kuchinski, refused to pull over and officers estimate the car was traveling between 60 and 70 miles per hour in residential neighborhoods.
After the officers eventually pulled the car over, an officer allegedly smelled an odor of alcohol coming from Kuchinski, and his eyes were observed to be blood shot, watery and glazed. A bottle of whiskey was also found in his pocked.
Kuchinski was taken to the Morrison County Jail and was asked to perform field sobriety tests, which showed to officers that he was intoxicated. Kuchinski’s breath test came back at a .121 blood alcohol concentration.
Kuchinski was previously convicted of DWI in November of 2010.
If convicted of the felony, Kuchinski faces a maximum of three years and one day in prison and/or $5,000 in fines.
If convicted, each misdemeanor carries a maximum of one year in prison and/or $3,000 in fines.

Jesse James Mrozek, 33, Little Falls, was convicted of a felony count of second degree sale of a controlled substance in a school/park/public housing zone.
The conviction stems from an incident in which, according to the criminal complaint, law enforcement was contacted by a reliable confidential informant who stated that he or she could purchase prescription pain pills from Mrozek.
The informant was provided with $3,000 in pre-recorded bills to purchase 120 oxycodone pills. The informant allegedly stated that the purchase was successfully completed and turned over the pills to law enforcement, who confirmed that they were oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance, and weighed more than 10 grams.
A search warrant was obtained for Mrozek’s residence, which is within one block of a state park.
A search of the residence found $2,500 worth of the recorded bills in a laundry room dresser. Also found was a prescription pill bottle bearing Mrozek’s name and containing pills which appeared identical to those sold to the informant.
Mrozek was taken into custody and admitted that he had been selling all or some of his oxycodone prescription for approximately three years.
Mrozek was given a stay of adjudication, and 25 years of probation along with total fines of $50.
One felony count of selling 10 grams or more of a second degree controlled substance within a 90-day period was dismissed due to a plea bargain.