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Brookings-area court report published 02-27-24
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COURT REPORT 2-1
CLASS II MISDEMEANORS
Gail Kangas, 40, Lake Norden, illegal barrier or median crossing, fined $132.50.
Taylor Ellefsen, 28, Lake Benton, Minnesota, speeding on a state highway, fined $97.50.
Meghan Kay Karels, 37, of 944 Broken Bow Trail, following too closely, fined $132.50.
Jesus Javier Jacobo Flores, 50, Bruce, seat belt violation, fined $25; no driver’s li-cense, fined $132.50.
Jeramy Jason Waldner, 33, Madison, seat belt violation, fined $25.
Filberto Joel Hernandezbarrios, 27, Springdale, Arizona, speeding on interstate highway, fined $117.50.
Nicholas Wayne Uilk, 39, of 1206 20th St. S. seat belt violation, fined $25.
Sonne David Dennis James Beynon, 16, Volga, seat belt violation, fined $25.
Gary L. Miller, 69, Arlington, speeding on other roadways, fined $97.50.
Erin Johanna Kaufmann, 32, Arlington, speeding on other roadways, fined $97.50.
Jessie Gallop, 50, Elkton, speeding on other roadways, fined $97.50.
COURT REPORT 2-8
CLASS V FELONY
Aaron D. Greene, 41, of 204 Sixth Ave., distribute or possess with intent to distribute more than 1 ounce and less than ½ pound of marijuana, fined $800 and sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary and 154 days in Brookings County Detention Center, all penitentiary time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court, suspended execution of sentence.
CLASS VI FELONIES
Nicholas T. Steed, 34, Awendaw, South Carolina, distribute or possess with intent to distribute 1 ounce or less of marijuana, fined $800 and sentenced to 30 days in BCDC, suspended imposition of sentence.
Cory D. Martinson, 33, of 526 Fifth Ave. S. No. H12, cruelty to animals, fined $1,262.70 and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary and 201 days in BCDC, all penitentiary time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court, suspended execution of sentence.
CLASS I MISDEMEANORS
Craig L. Leech, 49, Sioux Falls, criminal entry of motor vehicle, fined $296,50 with $350 restitution and sentenced to 30 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court.
Kelly Ann Rumpca, 50, Webster, DUI, fine $747, suspended imposition of sentence.
Jeremy Donald Holter, 38, of 115 Wagon Wheel Circle, misdemeanor violation of no-contact provision, fined $496.50 and sentenced to 34 days in BCDC; domestic abuse simple assault attempt to put another in fear of bodily harm, fined $521.50 and sentenced to 30 days in BCDC, 60 days of jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court.