Week of 07/14/2025 - 07/20/2025
Sherburne County Sheriff’s Newsletter
The following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s):
Kevin Roy Vernick, 53 of Princeton, MN 55371 for FEL 2nd Degree Assault, FEL Domestic Assault, and MSD Obstruct Legal Process.
Benjamin Arthur Nesbitt, 27 of Elk River, MN 55330 for GM Interfere with a 911 Call, MSD Domestic Assault, and MSD Disorderly Conduct.
Timothy Santiano Strand, 44 of Willmar, MN 56201 for FEL Possession of Stolen Property.
Christopher Lee Webinger, 56 of Becker, MN 55308 for MSD Domestic Assault.
Kristopher Alexander Olson, 62 of Princeton, MN 55371 for GM 2nd Degree DWI and GM DWI Test Refusal.
Zha Kong Vang, 51 of Elk River, MN 55330 for FEL Threats of Violence, FEL Dangerous Weapon, and FEL Criminal Damage to Property.
Donald Frances Luxton, Jr., 50 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for MSD 4th Degree DWI.
Jodi Elizabeth Thiel, 30 of Coon Rapids, MN 55448 for GM 3rd Degree DWI.
Anthony Eugene Meyer, 39 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for GM Driving after Cancellation - IPS.
Tareq Khalid Abu-Hijleh, 35 of Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 for GM Driving after Cancellation - IPS, MSD Flee on Foot, and a Hennepin County warrant.
Christopher Shane Tanner, 48 of Big Lake, MN 55309 for FEL Threats of Violence and GM Obstruction of Legal Process.
Nicole Lynn Possehl, 46 of Big Lake, MN 55309 for MSD 4th Degree DWI.
Seth Kenneth Wozniak, 25 of Saint Cloud, MN 56304 for FEL 5th Degree Controlled Substance - Possession and FEL Motor Vehicle Theft (Stearns County).
Sade Dobbins, 23 of Saint Cloud, MN 56304 for GM 2nd Degree DWI.
Randyl Clark Schwarzkopf, 73 of Clear Lake, MN 55319 for GM Driving after Cancellation- IPS.
Charles Keith Kohn, 30 of Elk River, MN 55330 for MSD Driving after Revocation and MSD Fail to Obey a Lawful Order.
Jacob John Roden, 38 of Long Prairie, MN 56347 for FEL Flee in Motor Vehicle, FEL 5th Degree Controlled Substance, GM 2nd Degree DWI, and GM Test Refusal.
Kaitlyn Marie Hayes, 22 of Saint Cloud, MN 56303 for MSD Domestic Assault.
Joseph Lawrence Johnson, 33 of Clear Lake, MN 55319 for FEL Violate No Contact Order.
Kimberly Rose Walker, 30 of Big Lake, MN 55309 for a Sherburne County Apprehension and Detention order.
Mitchell Edward Bane, 32 of Saint Cloud, MN 56304 for a Department of Corrections warrant.
Nathan Michael Molyneux, 34 of Big Lake, MN 55309 for Sherburne County warrants.
Vincent Richard Kirchner, 23 of Brainerd, MN 56401 for a Sherburne County warrant.
Monica Cree Prentice, 29 of Bemidji, MN 56601 for a Sherburne County warrant.
Todd Alan Berhow, 63 of Elk River, MN 55330 for an Anoka County warrant.
Matthew John Engelkens, 35 of Walker, MN 56484 for a Sherburne County warrant.
Adam Joseph Balogi, 46 of North Branch, MN 55056 for a Sherburne County warrant.
Amal Noor, 20 of Elk River, MN 55330 for a Hennepin County warrant.
Joseph Daniel Smith, 24 of Finlayson, MN 55735 for a State of Wisconsin warrant.
Steven Philip Erickson, 39 of Minneapolis, MN 55411 for a State of Wisconsin warrant.
Hardy Mondelus Galette, 42 of Saint Cloud, MN 56304 for Sherburne County warrants.
Citations Issued:
2 168.36.1 Motor Vehicle Registration - Unregistered, Certificate Revoked.
1 169.13.2(a) Careless Driving - Operate any vehicle carelessly.
5 169.14.2(a) Speed - Exceed Limit.
4 169.14.2(a)(3) Speed - Exceed 55 mph limit where appropriate.
1 169.14.5 Speed - Local Jurisdiction Speed Zone
1 169.20.1(b) Fail to Yield Right of Way to Driver on Right.
2 169.30(b) Fail Stop at Stop Sign or Lines Entrance to Highway.
1 169.50.1 Traffic Regulation - Rear Lamps required on all Motor Vehicle.
1 169.686.1(a) Seatbelt required - driver and passenger must use.
6 169.791.2(a) Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle.
1 169A.20.1(1) Driving While Intoxicated - Operate motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
1 169A.20.1(5) Driving While Intoxicated - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration .08 within 2 hours.
1 169A.27.1 Driving While Intoxicated - Fourth Degree.
1 171.08 No Driver's License in Possession/Failure to display upon request.
13 171.24.2 Driving after Revocation.
1 234.8.7 Dangerous Dog - Notify of Sale.
1 609.2242.1(2) Domestic Assault.
Total: 43
Calls for Service:
1 Theft
1 Assault
7 Drugs/Narcotics
2 DWI
7 Disturbing the Peace
8 Harassment
9 Property Damage
1 Criminal Sexual Conduct
14 DAR/DAS/DAC
1 Weapons
3 Trespass
5 Fraud Complaint
4 Animal Lost
3 Animal Found
3 Property Found
8 Accident – MV Personal Injury
2 Accident – MV Property Damage
2 Accident – MV Property Damage Hit and Run
8 Accident – Vehicle v. Animal
2 Animal Complaint
1 Conservation
8 Dog Complaint
2 Dog Bite
2 Fire - Other
1 Fire – Dwelling
1 Fire - Vehicle
1 Alarm - Fire
2 Gas Leak/Smell
2 Alarm – Carbon Monoxide
2 Death
33 Medical
7 Mental Case
3 Alarm - Medical
4 Miscellaneous Public
6 Domestic
6 Public Assist
17 Agency Assist
9 Alarm – Security
13 Civil Complaint
103 Officer Initiated Traffic Stop
9 Traffic Complaint
2 Garbage/Littering
3 Suspicious Person
5 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Juvenile Complaint
33 Security Check
38 Extra Patrol
1 Loud Music Complaint
22 Check the Welfare
1 Burning Complaint
9 ATV Complaint
1 Shooting Complaint
1 Parking Complaint
7 Jail Medical
39 Paper Service
4 Suspicious Activity
1 Down Signs
6 Hazardous Road Conditions
1 Hazardous Materials
24 Miscellaneous Officer
9 Background Check
4 Warrant Arrest
30 Transport
1 Jail Incident
1 Canine Assist
7 911 Hang Up
2 Court Book & Release
1 Bank Deposit
3 Extradition
5 Park Patrol
2 Public Lift Assist
1 Vehicle Lockout
2 Vehicle Off Road
1 Warrant Attempt
Total: 591
On July 10th, Lucy Kunz on 167th St NW in Big Lake Township reported the theft of a package. Package contained a boat rail, boat erasers, and gauge wire valued at $79.52.
