Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – A series of criminal cases have recently concluded in Pennington County District Court, highlighting a concerning uptick in offenses ranging from driving while impaired to drug possession and theft.
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Kristie Jo Kampa, 51, of Big Lake: Faced charges for fourth-degree DWI under the influence of a controlled substance. She received a $310 fine, 90 days in jail, stayed for two years, and supervised probation for two years. Additionally, she was given a stay of adjudication for a felony charge of fifth-degree controlled substance possession, with continued supervision and mandatory treatment programs.
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Rayne Austin Villa, 24, of Merrifield: Sentenced to 30 days in jail for theft, with a $210 fine. A felony theft charge was dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
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Brandon Kenneth Newell, 43, of St. Cloud: Convicted of gross misdemeanor receiving stolen property (motor vehicle). He was fined $210 and credited for 364 days served. Restitution was ordered.
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David Alan Jourdain, 43, of Thief River Falls: Charged with driving after cancellation, inimical to public safety. He was fined $210, with 91 days in jail considered served, concurrent with another case.
- Paul Joseph Hager, 67, of Thief River Falls: Faced trespassing charges for returning to a property within one year. He was fined $50 and placed on unsupervised probation for six months.
Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases:
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Ruben Omar Laureano Cabello, 37, of Warroad: Received a stay of adjudication for a felony charge of fifth-degree controlled substance crime. He was fined $175, credited for time served, and placed on supervised probation for two years with mandatory treatment programs.
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Lisa Michelle Reierson Hams, 48, of Thief River Falls: Convicted of second-degree DWI with two aggravating factors. She was fined $1,215, with 364 days in jail stayed for four years, and placed on supervised probation for four years. A charge of leaving the scene of an accident was dismissed.
Minnesota State Patrol Cases:
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Shawn Duane Rud, 45, of Thief River Falls: Cited for speeding (70/60), resulting in a $125 fine.
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Jilliana Marie Klemetson, 18, of Thief River Falls: Cited for speeding (60/55), resulting in a $125 fine.
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Rashied Tanton Malon, 34, of Thief River Falls: Cited for speeding (69/55).
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Jill Susan Anderson, 50, of Thief River Falls: Charge of expired registration was dismissed.
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Brooklyn Ray Breuer, 21, of Thief River Falls: Cited for speeding (60/55), resulting in a $125 fine.
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Izaak Tristen Keefe, 21, of Thief River Falls: Charge of no proof of insurance was dismissed.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Case:
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Dale Alan Kolseth, 60, of Plummer: Fined $185 for open burning of prohibited materials.Norfolk Public Library
Did you know?
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Driving while impaired (DWI) offenses can lead to severe penalties, including hefty fines, jail time, and long-term probation.
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Possession of controlled substances, even in small amounts, is a felony in Minnesota and can result in mandatory treatment programs and supervised probation.
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Theft charges, depending on the value and circumstances, can range from misdemeanors to felonies, with corresponding penalties.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.