FARIBAULT COUNTY

DISTRICT COURT

Speeding — Carmen L. Zimmer, 61, of Montrose, S.D.; Traci M. Haugh, 49, of Hudson, Wis.; Sean P. Minton, 28, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; each fined $125.

Rainy M. Patricca, 48, of Albert Lea; fined $145.

Improperly worn seat belt — Riley R. Hammel, 30, of Eyota; fined $110.

Over legal tandem axle weight — Cory W. Block, 30, of Orchard, Iowa; fined $285.

Taylor M. Spence, 28, of Winnebago was convicted on a felony charge of fifth-degree controlled substance possession-not small amount of marijuana; fined $1,085, sentenced to jail 55 days, credit for time served 55 days, five years supervised probation, successfully complete residential treatment and follow all aftercare recommendations including halfway and/or outpatient treatment, no alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, no alcohol/controlled substance possession with the exception of prescribed medications, random testing, obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, follow all state and federal criminal laws, contact probation agent within 72 hours if been charged with a new crime; are in contact with law enforcement; if change address, employment, or telephone number, cooperate with search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, etc. by probation officer, give a DNA sample when directed, sign releases of information as directed, don’t use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, don’t register to vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored. Additional charges of fleeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle, and giving peace officer false name, were both dismissed.

Heidi L. Thomas, 33, of St. James received a stay of imposition pursuant to Minnesota statutes on a felony charge of fifth-degree controlled substance possession-not small amount of marijuana; fined $1,085, sentenced to jail 64 days, credit for time served 64 days, five years supervised probation, cognitive skill training as directed by agent, complete chemical assessment and follow all recommendations, no alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, no alcohol/controlled substance possession with the exception of prescribed medications, random testing, obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, follow all state and federal criminal laws, contact probation agent within 72 hours if been charged with a new crime; are in contact with law enforcement; if change address, employment, or telephone number, cooperate with search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, etc. by probation officer, give a DNA sample when directed, sign releases of information as directed, don’t use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, don’t register to vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored. Additional charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed.

Sarah Jo Johnson, 37, of Alden was convicted of operate motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol; fined $610, sentenced to jail 90 days, stayed 90 days for one year, one year supervised probation, complete chemical assessment and follow all recommendations, attend MADD impact panel, follow all state and federal criminal laws, contact probation agent within 72 hours if been charged with a new crime; are in contact with law enforcement; if change address, employment, or telephone number, cooperate with search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, etc. by probation officer, sign releases of information as directed. Additional charge of open bottle law-possession was dismissed.

Destiny B. Turvold, 20, of Austin was convicted of driving after suspension; fined $285. Additional charge of failure of driver to carry proof of insurance when operating a vehicle was dismissed.

Chad M. Mart, 18, of Fairmont was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Additional charges of speeding, and no proof of motor vehicle insurance, were both dismissed.