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Brookings-area court report published 10-01-24
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COURT REPORT 9-5
CLASS IV FELONY
Nicholas R. Kleven, 46, of 403 Main Ave., grand theft — more than $5,000 and less than $100,000, fined $800 with $24,966.42 restitution and sentenced to four years in the state penitentiary and 75 days in BCDC, all penitentiary time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court, suspended execution of sentence.
Zakary R. Olafson, 23 Mendota Heights, Minnesota, DUI, fined $747 with $720.41 restitution, suspended imposition of sentence.
CLASS I MISDEMEANORS
Brandon Lee Barthel, 34, Lakefield, Minnesota, violation of protection order, fined $484 and sentenced to 30 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court.
Mario J. Madrid Lopez, 21, Willmar, Minnesota, DUI, fined $747 and sentenced to 30 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court.
Joseph E. Ward, 77, of My Place Hotel, violation of protection order, fined $496.50 and sentenced to 30 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court.
Aaron A. Zelaya, 29, South Houston, Texas, DUI, fined $747 and sentenced to 30 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court.
Bradley Michael Myers, 29, of 521 12th St. S. No. 5, threaten law enforcement or family, fined $396.50 and sentenced to 90 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court.
CLASS II MISDEMEANORS
Hannah R. Brownwolf, 23, Flandreau, second-degree petty theft — $400 or less, fined $198.50 with $736.76 restitution and sentenced to 10 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court.
Donte Lamar Butler, 19, Marion, possession of alcohol by a minor, fined $132.50 and sentenced to 10 days in BCDC, nine days of jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court.
David Alexander Austin, 27, of 3250 Western Ave. S. No. 15, failure to maintain financial responsibility, fined $132.50 and sentenced to 10 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court.
Alan Lavern Anderson, 78, Bruce, tow trailer without safety chains, fined $132.50.
Estela Jeffcoat, 51 of 529 Sixth Ave. S., speeding on other roadways, fined $157.50.
Cheyenne Elizabeth Dodds, 21, of 425 Honor Drive No.46, no proper vehicle registration, fined $132.50.