CRIME

Former treasurer sentenced for stealing from Wadena County GOP

The former treasurer of the Wadena County Republican Party was given a one-year suspended sentence and 20 days of home monitoring for embezzling funds from the party over the last two years.

By Steve Schulz , August 27, 2010

Police budget: is the bad economy turning people to selling drugs?

Drug use is up in Wadena, Sgt./Investigator Tom Crawford told the city council on Monday’s budget meeting.

By Rachelle Klemme , August 27, 2010

ATF announces $5,000 reward in Perham gun theft

Special Agent in Charge Bernard J. Zapor of the St. Paul Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced that ATF is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the theft of firearms that occurred at Gene’s Sports Shop in Perham.

August 27, 2010

Wadena man charged with OFP violation

A 54-year-old Wadena man was charged Aug. 16 with a felony level violation of an order for protection.

By Steve Schulz , August 27, 2010

DWI charges filed in Sebeka crash

A Staples man was charged with four crimes in connection with a fiery car crash last winter in Sebeka.

By Steve Schulz , August 26, 2010

Wadena County Wanted

People with outstanding arrest warrants in Wadena County

August 26, 2010

Police Scanner

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By These reports were derived from Wadena Police Department incident reports and Wadena County Sheriff’s Department call logs. , August 26, 2010

Sentenced

Todd Gerald Phelps, 40, Sebeka, Domestic abuse — violates no contact order within 10 years of previous conviction, 365 days jail, two years probation, sentence to service, fees $3,805 with $2,500 stayed for 18 months. Second count dismissed at sentencing. Cole Maurice Weber, 20, Verndale, Liquor possession by persons under 21, fees $190. Charge of proof of insurance was dismissed at sentencing. Joshua Lyle Neumann, 26, Wadena, Third-degree damage to property — reduce value $501-$1,000 and fifth-degree assault, 365 days jail and 90 days jail, community service, fees $4,065 with $2,100 stayed for two years. Kenyatta Anthony Bell, 24, Sebeka, 30 days jail with 29 days stayed for one year, one year probation, community service, fees $1,425 with $700 stayed for one year. Tyler Gustav Myran, 22, Zumbrota, Minn., Theft — take/use/transfer movable property with no consent, 90 days jail with 80 days stayed for one year, one year probation, community service, fees $850 with $150 stayed for one year, restitution $32. Tyler Gustav Myran, 22, Zumbrota, Trespass — return to property within one year, 90 days jail stayed for one year, one year probation, community service, fees $815 with $150 stayed for one year. Joshua Lyle Neumann, 26, Wadena, Harassment — violation of a restraining order, 90 days jail (concurrent with another case), community service, fees $265. Charge of issue dishonored check was dismissed at sentencing. Randy Dean Pickering, 45, Bovey, Minn., Fifth-degree drugs and theft — take/use/transfer movable property with no consent, 12 months and 1 day prison stayed for five years, 60 days jail, five years probation, community service, fees $750. Shawn Patrick McKay, 44, St. Paul, Minn., Domestic assault, 90 days jail with 60 days stayed for two years, fees $1,465 with $700 stayed for two years, two years probation. Charges of second-degree assault, terroristic threats, possession of drug paraphernalia and possess/sale small amount of marijuana were dismissed at sentencing. Travis Daniel Petro, 19, Wadena, Liquor consumption by persons under 21, community service, fees $190. Linda Sue Rebischke, 61, Wadena, Theft — take/use/transfer movable property with no consent, 365 days jail with 345 days stayed for two years, two years probation, 20 days home detention, gambling assessment, fees $3,987 with $2,100 stayed for two years, restitution $3,782. Charge of theft by check dismissed at sentencing. Trisha Kristine Umlauf, 26, Henning, Theft — take/use/transfer movable property with no consent, 90 days jail stayed for one year, one year probation, fees $1,275 with $850 stayed for one year, restitution $19.59.

August 26, 2010

Charges Dropped

David G. Wuollet, 47, New York Mills, Two counts of issue dishonored check were dismissed.

August 26, 2010

Bad Checks

Dennis Russell Sanson, 39, Park Rapids, one count, fees $540 with $150 stayed for one year, restitution $153.75. Two additional counts dismissed at sentencing. Brandi Lee Haverinen, 25, Deer Creek, 10 days jail stayed for one year, one year probation, fees $440 with $250 stayed for one year, restitution $153.81. David George Wuollet, 47, New York Mills, 365 days jail stayed for two years, fees $3,625 with $2,500 stayed for two years, restitution $752.84.

August 26, 2010

Speeding

Thomas Vincent Ruther, 19, Park Rapids, 72/55, fees $150. Charge of proof of insurance was dismissed at sentencing. Michael Charles Ivie, 48, Maplewood, Minn., 65/55, fees $130. Charles Alan Davis, 58, Baxter, 75/55, fees $230. Gregory Allen Trana, 33, Wadena, 74/60, fees $140. John Edward Theis, 37, Plymouth, 65/55, fees $130.

August 26, 2010

Traffic Court

Harry William Wickstrom, 54, Stillwater, Okla., Third degree DWI — refuse to submit to chemical test, 365 days jail, two years probation, fees $3,987 with $2,100 stayed for two years. Charge of DUI dismissed at sentencing. Gerald Hunter Kurth, 18, Park Rapids, Proof of insurance, fees $325. Joshua Eric Lustila, 20, Barrett, Minn., Exhibition driving, six months probation, fees $540 with $150 stayed for six months. Shawna L. Sunram, 30, Corcoran, Minn., Driving after suspension and speeding, $297. Jeffrey Alan Bryan, 21, Long Prairie, DWI — alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours, 90 days jail stayed for one year, one year probation, fees $1,490 with $600 stayed for one year. Joshua Thomas Kern, 21, Sebeka, DWI — alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours, 90 days jail stayed for two years, two years probation, fees $1,565 with $550 stayed for two years. Charge of DUI dismissed at sentencing. Joseph James Klein, 43, Ponsford, Expiration of driver’s license, fees $225. Dena Rae Oswald, 33, Little Falls, Driving after suspension, fees $325. Sarah Lynn Westring, 31, Ramsey, Minn., DWI — alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours, 90 days jail stayed for two years, two years probation, fees $1,565 with $550 stayed for two years. Charge of DUI dismissed at sentencing.

August 26, 2010

Wadena man charged with groping woman

A Wadena man was charged July 28 with fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct and furnishing alcohol to minors.

By Steve Schulz , August 20, 2010

Wadena County Wanted

People with outstanding arrest warrants in Wadena County

August 20, 2010

Sentenced

Kasie Marie Felix, 19, Browerville, Liquor consumption by persons under 21, fees $190. Eric Gregory Platzer, 19, Verndale, Second-degree burglary, 21 days jail, community service, 5 years probation, fees $975.

August 20, 2010