Matters of Record

The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the punishment exceeds $150 and/or ten days in jail and/or includes one year of supervised adult probation. It is the Cook County News- Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

Dan George Beleane, 79, Hovland, Minnesota, convicted on April 10, 2023, of a gross misdemeanor of Child Neglect – Knowingly Permitting Physical/Sexual Abuse, on June 1, 2019. Sentenced on June 7, 2023, to serve Concurrent/Consecutive with following offense.

Dan George Beleane, 79, Hovland Minnesota, pled guilty June 7, 2023, to a gross misdemeanor of Child Neglect – Knowingly Permitting Physical/Sexual Abuse, on June 23, 2020. Convicted and Sentenced on June 7, 2023, to Local Confinement (364 Days, 361 Stayed for 2 years with credit for time served: 3 Days), two years of supervised adult probation, and conditions of behavior including Community Work Service, 40 hours for six months. Fines and fees total $1085.

Jeremy Lee Melin, 45, Alborn, Minnesota, pled guilty June 9, 2023, to a misdemeanor of Over Legal Tandem Axle Weight, on June 6, 2023. Fines and fees total $485.

Patricia Kallio, 58, Embarrass, Minnesota, pled guilty June 12, 2023, to a petty misdemeanor of Taking Fish in Waters Seasonally Closed to Taking Fish, on May 26, 2023. Fines and fees total $185.

Joshua John Bojidar, 21, Fridley, Minnesota, pled guilty April 24, 2023, to a misdemeanor of Domestic Abuse – Violating an Order for Protection, on March 15, 2023. Requirements include two years supervised adult probation, Local Confinement (1 Day with credit for time served: 1 Day), and conditions of behavior. No fines or fees listed on report.

Miranda Lyn Carlson, 23, St. Cloud, Minnesota, pled guilty June 12, 2023, to a misdemeanor of Driving After Revocation of License on November 11, 2022. Convicted and Sentenced on June 12, 2023, to Local Confinement (30 Days with credit for time served: 30 Days). No fines or fees listed on report.

Jordan Gabriel Denny, 36, Grand Marais, Minnesota, pled guilty April 18, 2023, to two misdemeanors: 1) 5th Degree Assault, and 2) Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/ Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene behavior, on January 31, 2022. Sentences served Concurrent/Consecutive: Local Confinement (90 Days Stayed for one year), one year supervised adult probation, and conditions of behavior. Fines and fees total $1845.53 including $1745.53 Restitution.

Brandon Jerome Donek, 35, Grand Marais, Minnesota, pled guilty February 27, 2023, to a misdemeanor of Domestic Assault – Cause Fear, on July 1, 2022. Sentenced on June 12, 2023, to Local Confinement (60 Days with credit for time served: 44 Days). Fines and fees total $200.

Joseph Dona Moreau, 22, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, pled guilty April 24, 2023, to a felony of 5th Degree Drug charges – Possessing Not Small Amount Marijuana, on March 7, 2023. Requirements included Local Confinement (2 Days with credit for time served: 2 Days), two years of supervised adult probation, and conditions of behavior. No fines or fees listed on report.

Ashley Rose Smith, 27, Lutsen, Minnesota, pled guilty June 12, 2023, to a misdemeanor of DWI – Fourth Degree Driving While Impaired, on March 24, 2023. Sentenced to Local Confinement (60 Days Stayed for one year), one year adult probation to the court, and conditions of behavior. Fines and fees total $2085.

Colton Joseph Thompson, 24, Grand Marais, Minnesota, pled guilty April 24, 2023, to a misdemeanor of Domestic Assault – Committing Act to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death, on December 29, 2022. Local Confinement (2 Days with credit for time served: 2 Days), two years of supervised adult probation, and conditions of behavior. No fines or fees listed on report.