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Courts

MARTIN COUNTY

DISTRICT COURT

Speeding — Emma L. Gatton, 16, of Sherburn; fined $225.

James R. White, 82, of Newport Beach, Calif.; fined $285.

Failure to wear seat belt while in a motor vehicle — Tatyana K. Aguilar, 24, of Fairmont; Erik V. Groegor, 54, of Hammond, Wis.; each fined $110.

Illegal use of blue lights — Christopher T. Schroeder, 43, of Cashton, Wis.; fined $125.

Junk-other than weeds and grass — Avory J. Vleiger, 20, of Fairmont; fined $135.

Possess over 1.4 grams of marijuana in motor vehicle — Elijah G. Kiihn, 34, of Fairmont; fined $285.

Uninsured vehicle-owner violation — Kate N. Isdahl, 20, of Truman; fined $285.

Hunt or possess firearm or bow in state game refuge or park — Taylor R. Karel, 25, of Lakeville; fined $285.

Michael J. Pepin, 31, of Fairmont was convicted on a felony charge of domestic abuse-violates two or more Orders for Protection within 10 years of previous conviction; fined $885, commit to Commissioner of Corrections 32 months, stayed five years, sentenced to jail 26 days, credit for time served 26 days, five years supervised probation, contact probation officer as directed, obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, follow all recommendations of last chemical dependency assessment and complete all programming and any recommendations for care and aftercare, complete a mental health assessment and follow all recommendations for care and aftercare, complete cognitive skill training as directed by supervising agent, 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 employment, maintain employment, Domestic No Contact (DANCO) for five years, follow all current or future DANCO or OFP court orders, refrain from use of any form of violence including violent behavior or threats of violence, no contact with victim(s), follow all state and federal criminal laws, contact probation agent within 72 hours if charged with a new crime; are in contact with law enforcement; if changes 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/possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, don’t register to vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored.

Amy L. Mathiason, 35, of Fairmont was convicted of careless driving–operate any vehicle carelessly on street or highway; fined $385, sentenced to jail 90 days, stayed 90 days for one year, one year unsupervised probation, no same or similar, write three letters to the editor about dangers of careless/distracted driving and give to county attorney’s office prior to be published in the papers.

Martha A. Olson, 23, of Trimont was convicted of third-degree driving while impaired-refuse to submit to chemical test-breath or test refusal or failure; fined $810, sentenced to jail 365 days, stayed 361 days for two years, credit for time served four days, two years supervised probation, contact probation officer as directed, provided completed chemical dependency evaluation and recommendations to probation agent, obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, no alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, no alcohol/controlled substance possession with the exception of prescribed medications, random testing, attend MADD impact panel, follow all state and federal criminal laws, contact probation agent within 72 hours if charged with a new crime; are in contact with law enforcement; if changes address, employment, or telephone number, cooperate with search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, etc. by probation officer, sign releases of information as directed, don’t use/possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives if prohibited by law. Additional charges of operate motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and child endangerment-situation could cause harm or death, were both dismissed.

Juan Gomez Perez, 19, of Fairmont was collision with unattended vehicle-notify victim or police; fined $235, sentenced to jail 30 days, stayed 30 days for one year, one year unsupervised probation, pay restitution if filed within 30 days, no same or similar. Additional charge of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type was dismissed.

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