Public Safety
What background, education is needed for HAZMAT endorsement?
Question: I’m thinking about getting a commercial driver’s license with a HAZMAT endorsement. Do I need to have a background or some education in basic chemistry?
Answer: No, but there are many responsibilities and requirements in dealing...
Court newsDodge County
The following case was heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Dec. 25 with Judge Jodi L. Williamson presiding:
Megan R. Cassidy, 30, Rochester, previously appeared and was convicted of felony narcotic sales. She was sentenced to $1,155, no possession of firearms, no...
Question: Can a truck with collector plates on it be used in a snow plow business? Is it legal to use collector plates on a vehicle driven on a daily basis?
Answer: Driving a vehicle for general transportation with collector plates on is illegal. It is also illegal to use collector plates for...
Court newsDodge County
The following cases were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Dec. 18 with Judge Jodi L. Williamson presiding:
Rashawn R. Eston, 29, Dodge Center, previously appeared and was convicted of felony predatory offender registration violation. He was sentenced to 24...
It’s Christmas Eve and you’re at home celebrating with your family. Your children and grandchildren are all excited about the presents under the tree. You’re also a little curious what’s under there with your name too. You forget about all the challenges you endured throughout the year, grateful...
Question: Are yellow speed signs in curves or busy locations enforceable? I’ve seen 60 mph white speed limit signs then a short distance later a yellow 50 mph sign. The yellow signs don’t say “limit” on them, so I would think going 60 mph in a yellow 50 mph zone isn’t illegal but not a good idea....
Dodge County
The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Dec. 11 – 18:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office
Curtis T. Baake, 20, Milwaukee, WI, revoked license and speeding, $580; John G. Baker Jr., 41, Dodge Center, possession of paraphernalia...
Court newsDodge County
The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Dec. 4 – 11:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office
Jamal J. Beale, 17, Rochester, speeding, $140; Jason F. Blood, 51, Kasson, speeding, $220; Jose L. Cruz, 22, Dodge Center, no...
We often hear some in the public suggest that their tax dollars shouldn’t be spent on deputies stopping vehicles for minor violations — headlight, tail light, license plate light, seatbelt, etc. Some go as far as to throw in the racial card and say these stops target minorities, suggesting that we...
Court newsDodge County
The following case was heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Nov. 27 with Judge Jodi L. Williamson presiding:
Michael A. Davis, 38, Dodge Center, previously appeared and was convicted of felony criminal sexual conduct — penetration victim 13-15 — position of...