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Freeborn County District Court

May 13

Justin Douglas Gilmore, 49, 2703 Little Oak Circle W., Sioux Falls, SD. Count 1: Traffic – DWI – gross misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle – alcohol concentration .08 within two hours. Dismissed. Count 2: Traffic – DWI – misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Local confinement for 90 days, stay for 88 days, credit for two days served. Supervised probation for one year. Fees $580.

Michael William Harkner, 64, 261 4th St. SE, Glenville. Count 1: Traffic – DWI – misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle while under the influence of controlled substance. Dismissed. Count 2: Traffic – DWI – misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle with any amount of schedule one or two drugs/metabolite – not cannabis. Local confinement for 60 days, stay 59 days, credit for one day served. Supervised probation for one year. Fees $405.

Travis Joseph Jensen, 25, 709 Troy Rd., Albert Lea. Count 1: Carrying a BB gun, rifle or shotgun in a public place – gross misdemeanor. Local confinement for 180 days, stay 178 days, credit for two days served. Supervised probation for one year. Sentence to service for five days. Count 2: Intentionally pointing a gun at another – misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Morphil Sam, 39, 1304 10th St. SW, Austin. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280. Count 2: Traffic – uninsured vehicle – driver violation. Fees $200.

John Robert Pepper, 18, 2801 7th Ave. SW, Austin. Count 1: Traffic – speeding 85/55. Fees $280.

David James Hockinson, 37, 24805 850th Ave., Oakland. Count 1: Damage to property – third-degree gross misdemeanor. Dismissed. Count 2: Disorderly conduct. Local confinement for 90 days, stay 90 days. Supervised probation for one year. Restitution $984.72. Fees $205. Community work service for 40 hours. Count 3: Traffic – speeding 72/55. Fees $60.

William Joseph Yanchulis Jr., 44, 1204 Plainview Ln., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280. Count 2: Traffic – speeding 39/30. Fees $40.

Ruben Vargas Cruz, 20, 801 Frank Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280.

Olivia Elizabeth Olson, 38, 420 470th Ave., Frost. Count 1: Traffic – DWI – gross misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Dismissed. Count 2: Traffic – DWI – gross misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle – alcohol concentration .08 within two hours. Local confinement for 180 days, stay for 180 days. Supervised probation for two years. Fees $380. Count 3: Traffic – uninsured vehicle – owner violation. Dismissed.

Dustin Corey Schlede, 48, 700 1st Dr. NW, Austin. Count 1: Traffic – driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety. Local confinement for 180 days, stay 158 days, credit for 22 days served. Supervised probation for two years. Fees $205.

May 14

Sabitas Calderon, 39, 41 W. William St., Albert Lea. 8/16/24 offense. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Local confinement for 30 days, stay 30 days. Supervised probation for one year. Fees $205. Count 2: Traffic – wireless communication device. Dismissed. Count 3: CMV – no proof of insurance. Dismissed. 4/24/25 offense. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. unsupervised probation for one year. Fees $75. Count 2: Traffic – driver must carry proof of insurance when operating a motor vehicle. Unsupervised probation for one year. Count 3: Traffic – failure to stop at stop signs or stop lines. Unsupervised probation for one year. 4/28/25 offense. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. unsupervised probation for one year. Fees $75. Count 2: Obstruct legal process. Unsupervised probation for one year.

Cory Choronzy, 55, 440 123 St., Glenville. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280.

Brilayne Johnelle Garcia, 25, 414 Bel Aire Dr., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic – driver must carry proof of insurance when operating a motor vehicle. Fees $280.

Nyariek Jock Kuey, 28, 255 Shelard Pkwy., St. Louis Park. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280. Count 2: Registration – unregistered vehicle. Fees $100.

Lane Michael Kahler, 25, 112 4th Ave. N., Albert Lea. Count 1: Registration – unregistered vehicle. Fees $180.

Sheldan Christian Luna, 29, 1309 Dunham St., Albert Lea. Count 1: Theft – take, use or transfer movable property – no consent. Local confinement for 90 days, stay 45 days, credit for 45 days served. Supervised probation for one year. Restitution $500. Fees $130.

Omar Rodriguiz, 31, 635 6th St. E., Albert Lea. Count 1: Domestic assault – felony. Stay of imposition. Local confinement for 45 days, credit for 37 days served. Fees $205.

Kaleb Zachary Gordon, 20, 334 E. 3rd St., Albert Lea. Count 1: Fish and game – take fish without angling license. Fees $180.

Marisley Yanet Torres Alberado, 36, 902 S. 4th Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Fish and game – take fish without angling license. Fees $180.

May 15

Robert John Blomgren Jr, 23, 5809 73rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280.

Kellen Immanuel Ahkeel Fairbanks, 315 Court St., Albert Lea. Count 1: Criminal damage to property – first-degree felony. Stay of imposition. Supervised probation for three years. Restitution $1,400. Sentence to service for 40 hours. Count 2: Obstruct legal process. Dismissed. Count 3: Fleeing a Peace Officer by means other than a motor vehicle. Dismissed.

Kevin Lee Gard, 34, 802 18 ½ st. E., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic – driving after suspension. Fees $280.

Shauna Lynn Navarro, 31, 2333 Margaretha Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280.

Norgelys Ibeth Acevedo, 29, 922 Jefferson Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Driver’s license – driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Fees $180.

Matthew Richard Laue, 53, 402 N. Lake St., Lake Mills, IA. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280.

Jordani Gabriel Soto, 20, 718 Water St., Albert Lea. Count 1: Driver’s license – driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Fees $180. Count 2: Traffic – driver must carry proof of insurance when operating a motor vehicle. Fees $200.

Angelina Marie Brown Jilk, 18, 909 Janson St., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic – speeding 93/70. Fees $220.

Katina Louise Cowherd, 48, 1960 Maryland Ave. E., St. Paul. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280. Count 2: Traffic – no proof of insurance. Fees $200.

Jairo Garcia Araiza, 22, 3826 Fremont Ave., Minneapolis. Count 1: Traffic – no Minnesota driver’s license. Fees $180.

Keshundra Shalauntavia Shadora Johnson, 26, 2121 1st Ave. SE, Austin. Count 1: Traffic – DWI – gross misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Dismissed.Traffic – DWI – gross misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle – alcohol concentration .08 within two hours. Local confinement for 180 days, stay for 176 days, credit for four days served. Supervised probation for one year. Fees $355. Count 3: Traffic – driving after suspension. Dismissed.
Linzy Ann Reicherts, 17, 51506 110th St., Bricelyn. Count 1: Traffic – speeding 99/70. Fees $280.

Gilberto Alejandro Willegas, 56, 2307 Esquire Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280.

May 16

Yolanda Barajaz Alvarez, 25, 721 Belmont St., Albert Lea. Count 1: Driver’s license – driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Fees $180.

Sheldan Christian Luna, 29, 1309 Dunham St., Albert Lea. Count 1: Theft – take, use or transfer movable property – no consent. Local confinement for 45 days, credit for 45 days served. Restitution $206.97. Fees $155.

Dustin David Hull, 54, 1125 K Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280. Count 2: Traffic – speeding 65/55. Dismissed.

David Henry Kruse, 61, 62 3rd St., Twin Lakes. 10/23/21 offense. Count 1: Traffic – DWI – misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle while under the influence of controlled substance. Dismissed. Count 2: Traffic – DWI – misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle while body contains any amount of schedule one or two drugs – not marijuana. Local confinement for 60 days, stay for 56 days, credit for four days served.. Supervised probation for one year. Fees $330. 5/15/25 offense. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $200.

May 19

Nikolle Carey Guion, 45, 308 Lloyd Pl., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic – DWI – misdemeanor – operate motor vehicle – alcohol concentration .08 within two hours. Dismissed. Count 2: Traffic – careless driving – misdemeanor. Local confinement for 60 days, stay for 57 days, credit for three days served. Supervised probation for one year. Fees $430.

May 20

Alexander James Alcaia, 28, 426 Ulstad Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280.

Rosete Felipe Morales, 49, 4200 SE 8th St., Des Moines, IA. Count 1: Traffic – no Minnesota driver’s license. Fees $180.

May 21

Orlando Carrero, 45, 327 Winter Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Dismissed. Count 2: Traffic collision – driver fails to stop. Stay of adjudication. Unsupervised monitoring for six months. Fees $575. Count 2: Traffic – uninsured vehicle – driver violation. Dismissed.

Travis Luke Christensen, 55, 1301 Clark St. W., Albert Lea. Count 1: Domestic assault – gross misdemeanor – subsequent violation. Local confinement for 364 days, stay 360 days, credit for four days served. Supervised probation for two years. Fees $155. Sentence to service for 50 hours.

Ava Angelina Dahl, 20, 2019 Main St. E., Albert Lea. Count 1: Drivers license – driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Fees $180. Count 2: Traffic – wireless communications device. Fees $50. Count 3: Traffic – driver must carry proof of insurance when operating a motor vehicle. Fees $200.

Jon-Erik Ross Meier, 36, 141 4th St. NE, Blooming Prairie. Count 1: Harassment restraining order violation – misdemeanor. Local confinement for 30 days, stay 26 days, credit for four days served. Supervised probation for six months. Fees $260.

Brandy Ryannan Williford, 44, 922 Ramsey St., Albert Lea. Count 1: Drugs – possess schedule one, two, three or four drugs or paraphernalia – not cannabis – gross misdemeanor. Unsupervised probation for one year. Count 2: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280.

Juan Miguel Anguio, 38, 6 Windsor St. W., Kasson. Count 1: Traffic – driving after revocation. Fees $280. Count 2: Traffic – speeding 68/55. Fees $50.

Tyler Jean Watson, 29, 3825 3rd Ave. W., Hibbing. Count 1: Traffic – no IFTA – fuel license. Fees $380. Count 2: Traffic – no Minnesota registration or trip permit. Fees $40.

The Tribune publishes all convictions where the financial obligation to the court is $180 or greater, or resulted in jail time, probation or community service.