Initial appearances

Travis J. Balster, 33, Red Wing, Minn., was ordered to pay $500 cash bond May 23 on felony substantial battery – intend bodily harm (elder person victim) and disorderly conduct (elder person victim) charges. A status conference is set for 2:15 p.m. July 7.

Dianna Marie Carrion-Dupey, 39, Ellsworth, posted a $25,000 signature bond May 23 on felony bail jumping (repeater) and resisting or obstructing an officer (repeater) charges. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. July 14.

Kendra Jo Delong, 31, Spring Valley, pleaded not guilty and posted a $500 signature bond June 2 on two operating while revoked (alcohol related), OWI-second, operating with PAC-second, and two ignition interlock device tampering/failure to install/violate court order charges. A status conference is set for 2:30 p.m. July 3.

Karen D. Duthey, 56, River Falls, pleaded not guilty and posted a $2,000 signature bond May 27 on a disorderly conduct (domestic abuse) charge. A status conference is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. July 8.

Betty Ann Gilbertson, 74, Hudson, posted a $10,000 signature bond on a felony theft – false representation > $100,000 charge. A preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. June 12.

Jacob Lee Harris, 18, River Falls, pleaded not guilty and posted a $2,500 signature bond June 2 on misdemeanor bail jumping, possession of THC and possess drug paraphernalia charges. A status conference is slated for 8:45 a.m. July 17.

A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of Macey Mae Johnston, 32, Maiden Rock, who missed a June 2 initial appearance on two operate without valid license (second within three years) charges.

Charles Olin Kester, 56, Prescott, posted a $10,000 signature bond May 23 on a felony bail jumping charge. A status conference is slated for 2 p.m. July 23.

Chase Gerald Kohl, 40, River Falls, was ordered to pay $500 cash bond May 30 on felony possession of methamphetamine (repeater), resisting or obstructing an officer (repeater), possess drug paraphernalia and operating while revoked – alcohol related (repeater) charges. A preliminary hearing is set for 3:45 p.m. June 9.

Brenda Elizabeth Leon, 38, River Falls, pleaded not guilty and posted a $5,000 signature bond June 2 on a resisting or obstructing an officer charge. A status conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. July 3.

Stalin Gonzalo Leon Rojas, 34, Spring Valley, pleaded not guilty and posted a $10,000 signature bond June 2 on misdemeanor bail jumping, battery and disorderly conduct charges. A status conference is set for 11:30 a.m. July 22.

Jayden Jacob Leverty, 22, Hudson, pleaded not guilty and posted a $500 signature bond June 2 on possession of THC, possess illegally obtained prescription and possess drug paraphernalia charges. A status conference is slated for 11 a.m. July 17.

Adam Robert Lofquist, 50, Ellsworth, posted a $500 signature bond May 27 on felony bail jumping and operate without valid license (second within three years) charges. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest June 5 after a missed court appearance.

Jack Daniel Marcy, 24, Prescott, posted a $5,000 signature bond May 27 on a felony bail jumping charge. A preliminary hearing is slated for 10 a.m. July 22.

Travis Wayne Marty, 23, Elmwood, pleaded not guilty and posted a $500 signature bond June 2 on an operating while revoked (alcohol related) charge. A status conference is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. July 17.

Benjamin John Miller, 45, River Falls, pleaded not guilty and posted a $1,000 signature bond June 2 on battery (domestic abuse) and disorderly conduct (domestic abuse) charges. A status conference is set for 2:45 p.m. July 3.

Morgan Ann Moreno, 32, Somerset, pleaded not guilty and posted a $500 signature bond May 30 on operating while revoked (alcohol related), ignition interlock device tampering/failure to install/violate court order and possess drug paraphernalia (as party to a crime) charges. A status conference is slated for 2:45 p.m. July 7.

Martin Arnold Neumann, 35, Ellsworth, pleaded not guilty and posted a $500 signature bond June 2 on ignition interlock device tampering/failure to install/violate court order and operating while revoked (alcohol related) charges. A status conference is slated for 2:15 p.m. July 17.

Derek Lee Paulson, 40, Boyceville, pleaded not guilty and posted a $500 signature bond June 4 on an operating while revoked (alcohol related) charge. A status conference is slated for 10 a.m. Aug. 27.

Kari Lynn Preston, 44, Ellsworth, posted a $5,000 signature bond May 27 on a felony OWI-fourth charge. A status conference is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. July 8.

Meridyan Sky Robertson, 21, Rochester, Minn., was ordered to pay $500 cash bond May 29 on felony vehicle operator flee/elude officer and felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety charges. A preliminary hearing is set for 11 a.m. July 22.

Colton Lester Ryan, 25, Beldenville, pleaded not guilty and posted a $5,000 signature bond June 2 on two misdemeanor bail jumping and two operating while revoked (alcohol related) charges. A status conference is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. July 3.

Michael James Schommer Jr., 51, Prescott, posted a $5,000 signature bond May 27 a felony OWI-fifth/sixth charge. A status conference is slated for 2 p.m. July 14.

Steven Robert Seekamp, 55, Somerset, posted a $1,000 signature bond May 27 on a felony possession of methamphetamine (second and subsequent offense) charge. A preliminary hearing is set for 3 p.m. July 8.

Anne Louise Senko, 58, Ellsworth, pleaded not guilty and posted a $2,500 signature bond June 2 on OWI-first (with passenger under 16) and operating with PAC-first (passenger under 16) charges. A status conference is slated for 10:30 a.m. July 22.

Robert Charles Shaub, 52, Ellsworth, posted a $5,000 signature bond June 2 on felony bail jumping, misdemeanor bail jumping and operating while revoked (alcohol related) charges. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. July 1.

Chloe Ann Steele, 34, Maiden Rock, was ordered to pay $250 cash bond May 30 on felony child abuse – intentionally cause harm, felony possession of methamphetamine, possess drug paraphernalia and two receiving or concealing stolen property charges. A status conference is slated for 2 p.m. July 3.

Joshua Allen Steele, 33, Bay City, pleaded not guilty and posted a $500 signature bond June 2 on an operating while revoked (alcohol related) charge. A status conference is set for 8:45 a.m. July 3.

Patrick Robert Sullivan, 54, Hager City, pleaded not guilty and posted a $2,000 signature bond June 2 on OWI-third, possession of THC and possess drug paraphernalia charges. A status conference is slated for 3 p.m. July 3.

Leopoldo Torres Pozo, 30, Bay City, pleaded not guilty and posted a $5,000 signature bond May 27 on battery (domestic abuse) and disorderly conduct (domestic abuse) charges. A status conference is set for 11:30 a.m. June 9.

April Mae Walker, 20, Dresser, pleaded not guilty and was ordered to pay a $250 cash bond on an operating while revoked (alcohol related) charge. A status conference is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. July 3.

Bret Ryan Welty, 28, Ellsworth, pleaded not guilty and posted a $2,500 signature bond June 2 on OWI-second and operating with PAC-second charges. A status conference is slated for 10:45 a.m. July 22.

Jason John Zambrano, 51, St. Paul Park, Minn., posted a $10,000 signature bond June 2 on felony battery or threat to judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct charges. A status conference is set for 3:45 p.m. July 21.

Deferred cases

Quinton D. Ashton, 50, River Falls, pleaded guilty to hit and run and entered into a deferred judgment of conviction agreement May 27. The charge stemmed from a Sept. 7 incident.

Elias Anthony Drong, 19, St. Cloud, Minn., pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge May 29 and entered into a deferred judgment of conviction agreement. The charge resulted from a Dec. 5 incident.

Kaidan Rai Eckdahl, 19, Ellsworth, pleaded guilty to and entered into a deferred judgment of conviction agreement on a retail theft – intentionally take (as party to a crime) charge May 28. The charge stemmed from an Oct. 21, 2023 incident.

Closed cases

Matthew David Altman, 36, Red Wing, Minn., was convicted of battery (repeater) May 29, sentenced to one year’s probation and fined $443. A disorderly conduct (repeater) charge was dismissed. The charges resulted from a Dec. 22 incident.

Paul Lewis Helton, 51, River Falls, was convicted of misdemeanor bail jumping and two operate without valid license (second within three years) charges, fined $1, 329 and sentenced to 30 days in jail (time served). Five misdemeanor bail jumping, possess drug paraphernalia and two operate without valid license (second within three years) charges were dismissed. The charges stemmed from incidents Sept. 11, 2024; Sept. 29, 2024; and Jan. 25, April 4 and April 11.

Timothy Allen Hohmann, 62, Ellsworth, was convicted of disorderly conduct May 28 and fined $443 May 28. Battery (domestic abuse) and disorderly conduct (domestic abuse) charges were dismissed. The charges resulted from a March 18, 2024 incident.

A criminal damage to property charge against Carolyn Ann Kirchner, 52, River Falls, was dismissed May 29 upon completion of a deferred judgment of conviction agreement. The charge stemmed from a Dec. 13, 2023 incident.

Possession of THC and possess drug paraphernalia charges against Angeline Vienna Larson, 29, Crystal, Minn., were dismissed May 28. The charges resulted from a May 12, 2024 incident.

Felony battery or threat to judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer (repeater), resisting or obstructing an officer (repeater), disorderly conduct (repeater, domestic abuse) and possess drug paraphernalia (repeater) charges against Kenneth Arnold Meixner Jr., 34, Ellsworth, who died May 31. The charges resulted from a July 19, 2024 incident.

Andrew Jeffery Rother, 32, Hager City, was convicted of county possess marijuana and fined $277.80 May 27. The charge stemmed from a Nov. 24 incident.

Briana Marie Savola, 35, Hastings, Minn., was convicted of misdemeanor bail jumping and fined $443 May 27. She was convicted of retail theft – intentionally take April 15 upon revocation of a deferred judgment of conviction agreement and sentenced to 30 days in jail (if she doesn’t pay restitution), fined $443 and ordered to pay $106.65 in restitution (plus a 10% surcharge) May 27. Misdemeanor bail jumping, disorderly conduct and two possess drug paraphernalia charges were dismissed. The charges resulted from incidents Sept. 18, 2023; Nov. 13 and Nov. 29.

Corey Douglas Schara, 36, Minneapolis, was convicted of OWI-second June 3, sentenced to 15 days in jail (10 days stayed), fined, $1,529 and ordered to undergo an alcohol assessment. His driver’s license was revoked for 12 months. An operating with PAC-second charge was dismissed. The charges stemmed from a May 15, 2024 incident.

Leticia Schemmel, 25, River Falls, was convicted of operate without carrying license and fined $277.80 May 28. The charge resulted from a Feb. 14 incident.

Hillary Anne Theis, 36, Plum City, was convicted of OWI-second May 27, sentenced to 30 days in jail (20 days stayed), fined, $1,529 and ordered to undergo an alcohol assessment and install an ignition interlock device after a 12-month driver’s license revocation. An operating with PAC-second charge was dismissed. The charges stemmed from a Sept. 6, 2024 incident.

Margaret A. Urschel, 23, Maiden Rock, was convicted of disorderly conduct and fined $277.80 June 3. The charge resulted from an Aug. 12, 2023 incident.