Court/Police
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Brookings-area court report published 06-04-25
COURT REPORT 5-15 CLASS V FELONIES Kevin Haug, 40 of 1631 Overlook Ridge Road, fourth-offense DUI, fined $975.50 and sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary, one year of prison time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court. Michael D. Shipley Jr., 30, Mitchell, second-degree escape by prisoner, fined…
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Brookings-area court report published 06-03-25
COURT REPORT 5-8 CLASS II MISDEMEANORS Logan J. Ulvestad, 16, Bruce, speeding on other roadways, fined $97.50; certain operators required to wear seat belts, fined $25. Johannes Petrus Drotsche, 47, Watertown, violation stopped vehicle with red, amber or yellow signals, fined $348.50. Galeano Franklin Caceres, 30, Monroe, speeding on a…
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Brookings-area court report published 05-29-25
COURT REPORT 5-8 CLASS II MISDEMEANORS Xavier Figueroa, 22, Arlington, speeding on a state highway, fined $117.50. Victor V. Azarski, 44, of 1217 Sixth St., dog creating noise, fined $122.50; allow dog to run at large, fined $122.50. Devon J. Bernard, 23, of 1027 Western Ave. No. 10, give alcohol…
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Brookings-area court report published 05-28-25
COURT REPORT 5-8 CLASS I MISDEMEANORS Cora Elizabeth Harris, 25, Sioux Falls, having an altered or invalid license in possession, fined 296.50 and sentenced to 10 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court. CLASS II MISDEMEANORS Alex John Molengraaf, 24, Watertown, disorderly conduct, fined…
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Brookings-area court report published 05-27-25
COURT REPORT 5-8 CLASS I MISDEMEANORS Michael Alan Larson, 25, Big Stone City, reckless driving, fined $597, suspended imposition of sentence. Paul A. Dannenbring, 32, Madison, violation of protection order stalking or physical injury, fined $496.50 and sentenced to 30 days in Brookings County Detention Center, all jail time suspended…
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Brookings-area court report published 05-23-25
COURT REPORT 5-8 CLASS I MISDEMEANORS Samuel James Tuttle, 26, of 1054 Western Ave., second-offense DUI, fined $947 and sentenced to 90 days in BCDC, 80 day of jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court. Lee Simon Jr., 35, Sisseton, driving with revoked license, fined $396.50 and sentenced…
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Brookings-area court report published 05-22-25
COURT REPORT 5-8 CLASS V FELONY Elliot Travis Hasse, 41, Vermillion, possession of controlled substance in schedules I or II, fined $800.50 and sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary and 25 days in BCDC, all penitentiary time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court, suspended execution of sentence.…
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Brookings-area court report published 05-21-25
COURT REPORT 5-1 CLASS II MISDEMEANORS Cody John Cotton, 21, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, speeding on other roadways, fined $97.50. Ella Williams, 21, of 2417 Ninth St. Apt. 104, speeding on other roadways, fined $97.50. Dylan Ray Raftevold, 31, Volga, speeding on other roadways, fined $97.50. Jonathan F. Seppanen, 61, Vienna,…
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Brookings-area court report published 05-20-25
COURT REPORT 5-1 CLASS II MISDEMEANORS Brennan Michael Aga, 19, of 402 Binnewies Hall, SDSU, purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor, fined $132.50 and sentenced to 10 days in Brookings County Detention Center, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court. Clara Olivia Strong, 17,…
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Brookings-area court report published 05-19-25
COURT REPORT 5-1 CLASS I MISDEMEANORS Isaac Gomez-Alicea, 31, of 603 Heritage Drive, Apt. 1, intentional damage to property $400 to $1,000, fined $396.50 with $320 restitution and sentenced to 30 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court. Judge R. Houn, 19, Waterville, Minnesota,…











