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Question: What is a safe routine when backing up using mirrors in conjunction with the vehicle’s backup camera?
Answer: Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except for emergency vehicles on duty. Backing up on public roads can result in a charge of reckless or careless driving. If...
Police blotterDodge County
The following gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of March 30 — April 6:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office
Kadison J. Decker, 20, Stewartville, speeding, $140; Gaspar Francisco Miguel, 26, Austin, speeding...
1. Morgan Marie McDougall – FTA-arraignment - $500 bail
2. Cesar Raymundo Vie Millan – contempt of court - $3,000 bail
3. Kamal Ali Mohamed – probation violation – body only
4. Karen Naloni Monson – FTA-arraignment – sign and release
5. Abel Sanchez Montalvo – FTA-pre-trial –...
Question: I have a new driver in the house. We were having some discussion on where a person needs to stop when coming to a stop sign and other situations. Can you please write about that? Thanks!
Answer: Congratulation on the new driver. Here is what a person needs to know when it comes to...
Police blotterDodge County
The following gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of March 16 — 23:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office
Nathan D. Bredesen, 44, Hayfield, storing of debris, $210; Omar M. Cruz, 31, Dodge Center, disorderly...
1. Morgan Marie McDougall – FTA-arraignment - $500 bail
2. Cesar Raymundo Vie Millan – contempt of court - $3,000 bail
3. Kamal Ali Mohamed – probation violation – body only
4. Karen Naloni Monson – FTA-arraignment – sign and release
5. Abel Sanchez Montalvo – FTA-pre-trial –...
Police blotterDodge County
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office handled 183 complaints during the week of March 5 — 11:
March 5
Snowmobile: Deputies received a snowmobile complaint from the 600 block of 2nd St. NW in Dodge Center at 12:58 p.m.
March 6
Disturbance: Deputies responded to a disturbance...
Question: The other day I was going down the freeway and I saw a vehicle that must’ve missed their exit as they were backing up near an exit ramp. This didn’t appear safe and I’m going to guess illegal. What do you say sir?
Answer: Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except for...
1. Jehse Nathaniel Boren – FTA-arraignment - $500 bail
2. Lloyd William Buffington – complaint warrant – body only
3. Benjamin Joel Bumpers – probation violation – body only
4. Luis Alberto Cantu – criminal sexual conduct – body only
5. Liberato Castellanos Perez – FTA-...
Court newsDodge County
The following gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Feb. 23 — March 2:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office
Leonard A. Armstrong Jr., 62, Austin, speeding and no insurance, $480; Megan M. Bakkken, 23, Owatonna,...