Courts
FARIBAULT COUNTY
DISTRICT COURT
Speeding — Tara M. Copple, 40, of Brandon, S.D.; David M. Wilcox, 52, of Kasson; each fined $125.
Porfirio Guzman Rodriguez, 44, of Aberdeen, Wash.; Yan Xiong, 44, of Chicago, Ill.; Briana A. Giron, 23, of Blue Earth; each fined $145.
Failure to wear seat belt while in a motor vehicle — Johnathan C. Crape, 31, of Good Thunder; fined $110.
Hands free law-engage in cellular phone or video call — Jacob L. Mastin, 37, of Blue Earth; fined $135.
No Minnesota drivers license — Julia D. Pewo, 58, of Yankton, S.D.; fined $185.
Driving after suspension — Jeremy R. Cummins, 36, of Kasota; Michael J. Diel, 35, of Amboy; each fined $285.
Paul G. Mercer, 36, of Minneapolis was convicted on a felony charge of domestic assault; fined $160, commit to Commissioner of Corrections 21 months, stayed three years, sentenced to jail 60 days, credit for time served 39 days, serve as work release if eligible, three years supervised probation, contact probation officer as directed, cooperate with transfer to county of residence, complete chemical assessment within 60 days and follow recommendations including treatment and aftercare, no mood-altering chemicals including alcohol, random testing, domestic abuse counseling/treatment, engage in mental health services and attend as recommended by provider, obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, 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.
Arika R. Ziegler, 28, of Delavan was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of child passenger restraint system not fastened for child under the age of 8 and under 57 inches; fined $50.
MARTIN COUNTY
DISTRICT COURT
Speeding — Douglas D. Schueler, 64, of Bristow, Iowa; fined $125.
Possess/sale small amount of marijuana-no remuneration —
Driving without a valid drivers license for vehicle class or type — Travis G. Mitchell, 26, of Fairmont; fined $185.
Driving after revocation — Allen J. Morgan, 40, of Fairmont; fined $285.
Michael L. Wetherell, 28, of Ceylon was convicted of possess/sale small amount of marijuana-no remuneration: fined $135. Also convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia-use or possession prohibited; fined $50.
