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Discipline records

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Rashad Ramone Powell

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 23, 2026
Case number
PB24-083
Allegation
Drove while intoxicated after leaving a party.
Record details
Rule violation
Driving under the influence: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(8).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish breath readings of 0.148 and 0.15 and an early-2024 conviction for operating a vehicle under the influence; probation was later discharged.
Chief's action
Minneapolis Police Department imposed a 40-hour unpaid suspension.
Penalty
120-day suspension entirely stayed one year; no same or similar violations and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Jeremy David Schultz

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 23, 2026
Case number
PB26-219
Allegation
Driving under the influence in Wisconsin.
Record details
Rule violation
Driving under the influence: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(8).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.16 breath reading and an August guilty plea and conviction for driving with a prohibited alcohol concentration.
Chief's action
Duluth Police Department placed him on administrative leave, investigated, imposed six days without pay, and placed him on three years of progressive discipline.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension entirely stayed five years; no same or similar violations and compliance with the Wisconsin court sentence; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Benjamin Dean Myhro

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 23, 2026
Case number
PB26-193
Allegation
Inappropriate comments and interactions with a female civilian employee amounting to alleged sexual harassment, and failure to self-report.
Record details
Rule violation
Sexual harassment as defined in Minn. Stat. § 363A.03, subd. 43, and failure to self-report: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(4), 1.F(5), and 6700.1610, subps. 2–3.
Finding
The consent order concludes sexual harassment and failure to self-report; Myhro acknowledged unprofessional conduct but disputed its sexual nature and the employer’s sexual-harassment determination.
Chief's action
Buffalo Police Department sustained harassment policy violations, reprimanded him, and obtained an agreed corrective-action plan; it denied his request to remove the sexual-harassment determination.
Penalty
120-day suspension, with 115 days stayed five years and five consecutive days served within 60 days; report scheduled dates within 15 days and before service; no same or similar violations.
Source document

Marisela Palapa Alonso

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 23, 2026
Case number
Marisela Palapa Alonso - Disciplinary Action
Allegation
Alonso drove erratically and over the speed limit after consuming alcohol, showed impairment, and gave a breath result of 0.21. She pleaded guilty to gross-misdemeanor third-degree DWI.
Record details
End date
Apr 23, 2031
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3), (8).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Alonso’s gross-misdemeanor DWI conviction violated the cited standards.
Chief's action
Alonso reported that MPD had not yet imposed employment discipline but assigned her to desk duty because she could not drive without an interlock device.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, with 175 days stayed for five years conditioned on compliance and vacated after five years without violation. Serve five consecutive days within 60 days of effectiveness on dates determined by the chief; report dates before service and within 15 days of effectiveness. No same or similar violations; comply with sentence and probation in Hennepin County No. 27-cr-25-10493. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay and additional sanctions.
Source document

Aaron Jay Quesenberry

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 23, 2026
Case number
PB26-191
Allegation
Failed to explain a traffic stop, arrested the driver for obstruction after repeated requests for the reason, and failed to self-report.
Record details
End date
Apr 23, 2029
Rule violation
Failure to state the traffic-stop reason under Minn. Stat. § 169.905, misuse of authority, and failure to self-report: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.F(5), G(1), and 6700.1610, subps. 2–3.
Finding
Stipulated findings establish that the driver repeatedly asked the reason, was arrested within about 83 seconds, and was never charged; Quesenberry did not self-report.
Chief's action
Pine County Sheriff’s Office coached him to review the statute and practice explaining stop reasons early.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, with 175 days stayed three years and five consecutive days to be served within 90 days; report dates within 15 days and before service; no same or similar violations.
Source document

Mon Notthakun

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 23, 2026
Case number
PB-26-198
Allegation
Notthakun drove after consuming alcohol, failed to stop at a stop sign, had a handgun in the glove compartment, and gave a breath result of 0.16. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DWI.
Record details
End date
Apr 23, 2031
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3), (7), (8); Minn. Stat. §§ 169A.03, subd. 3(2), 169A.20, subd. 1(5), 169A.26.
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Notthakun engaged in gross-misdemeanor driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.16, was convicted of DWI, and carried a pistol while under the influence.
Chief's action
St. Paul Police Department imposed a five-day unpaid suspension for policy violations resulting from the incident.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, entirely stayed for five years conditioned on compliance. No same or similar violations; no Board standards violations while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or intoxicating substances; comply with sentence and probation in Hennepin County No. 27-cr-25-10398. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after five years without violation.
Source document

Kristofer Robert Carlson

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 23, 2026
Case number
PB 26-197
Allegation
Carlson was found slumped over in a parked vehicle, displayed signs of intoxication, produced a preliminary breath reading of 0.152, and refused a subsequent breath test. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DWI.
Record details
End date
Apr 23, 2029
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3), (8) (introductory stipulation); Minn. Stat. § 169A.20, subd. 2, .26 (chemical-test refusal).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Carlson engaged in gross-misdemeanor chemical-test refusal and driving under the influence, violating the cited standards.
Chief's action
BCA imposed a three-day unpaid suspension for policy violations resulting from the incident.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, with 178 days stayed for three years conditioned on compliance and vacated after three years without violation. Serve two consecutive days within 60 days of effectiveness on dates set by the chief; report dates before service and within 15 days of effectiveness. No same or similar violations; comply with sentence and probation in Anoka County No. 02-cr-25-3366. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay and additional sanctions.
Source document

Marcus Steven Issa

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 22, 2026
Case number
PB26-172
Allegation
Issa crashed into a tree while impaired, declined field sobriety tests, and eventually provided a breath reading of 0.29. He pleaded guilty to gross-misdemeanor DWI.
Record details
End date
Jan 22, 2031
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3), (8).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Issa committed gross-misdemeanor driving under the influence, violating the cited standards.
Chief's action
Crystal Police Department suspended Issa for 40 hours without pay for his misconduct.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, entirely stayed for five years conditioned on compliance. No Board standards violations while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or intoxicating substances; comply with sentence and probation in Sherburne County No. 71-cr-25-8. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after five years without violation.
Source document

Peter Kong Mong Xiong

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 22, 2026
Case number
PB26-162
Allegation
Obtained restricted NCIC warrant information through a probationary officer for personal use.
Record details
End date
Jan 22, 2029
Rule violation
Intentional unauthorized access to government data: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.C(3).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish that Xiong requested and received NCIC information for personal reasons; the consent order concludes intentional unauthorized access.
Chief's action
Maplewood Police Department imposed a 40-hour unpaid suspension and required additional Bureau of Criminal Apprehension data-access training.
Penalty
30-day suspension entirely stayed three years, conditioned on compliance with the order and no same or similar violations; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Kevin Peter Tracy

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 22, 2026
Case number
Kevin Tracy - Disciplinary Action
Allegation
Tracy took a female colleague’s underwear from the women’s locker room, displayed it to his sergeant, and asked whether he wanted to smell it. Tracy said he had shown the underwear to another officer the previous day.
Record details
End date
Jan 22, 2032
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 363A.03, subd. 43; § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(4).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Tracy engaged in sexual harassment as defined by the cited statute, violating Board standards.
Chief's action
LLPD placed Tracy on administrative leave and investigated, then imposed six days of unpaid leave and required review of conduct/workplace policies and workplace harassment training.
Penalty
License revoked, with revocation stayed for six years conditioned on compliance with the order and all Board standards of conduct, and vacated after six years without violation; 25 consecutive days of suspension within 60 days of effectiveness, dates set by the chief and reported before service and within 15 days of effectiveness; censure; no participation as a committee member or in any official capacity in end-of-confinement review committee proceedings. Noncompliance permits lifting the revocation stay and additional sanctions.
Source document

Jason Lee Boller

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 23, 2025
Case number
PB25-144
Allegation
Boller purchased multiple alcoholic beverages at a wedding reception for his girlfriend, who was under 21.
Record details
End date
Oct 23, 2031
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(4), as cited in the document; Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Boller intentionally purchased alcoholic beverages for his underage girlfriend, violating the cited standards; the stipulation characterizes the conduct as a gross misdemeanor.
Chief's action
Brainerd Police Department investigated and suspended Boller for one day without pay.
Penalty
Censure and 60-day suspension, entirely stayed for six years conditioned on compliance. No violations of any Board standards of conduct. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after six years without violation.
Source document

Xeng Vang

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 23, 2025
Case number
PB26-157 & PB26-158
Allegation
Driving while intoxicated; the record also describes a separate alcohol-related nightclub incident.
Record details
End date
Oct 23, 2030
Rule violation
Driving under the influence: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(8).
Finding
The Board concluded DWI conduct despite a careless-driving misdemeanor conviction; the separate nightclub case resulted in petty-misdemeanor trespass, with disorderly-conduct and obstruction charges dismissed.
Chief's action
St. Paul Police Department imposed four days’ suspension for the driving incident and one day for the nightclub conduct.
Penalty
180-day suspension entirely stayed five years; no Board-standard violations while under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances, and compliance with the driving case’s court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Mitchell Reed Kotschevar

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 23, 2025
Case number
PB25-150
Allegation
Reported for duty with a service handgun while intoxicated and failed to self-report.
Record details
End date
Oct 23, 2032
Rule violation
Carrying a pistol while under the influence on duty and failure to self-report: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(4)/1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3) in conclusion 2 (1.A(7) in the introduction), 1.F(5), and 6700.1610, subps. 2–3.
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a preliminary breath result of at least 0.112 while in uniform with a service handgun and failure to self-report.
Chief's action
Field training officer notified the chief deputy, who administered a breath test; Kotschevar resigned from Sartell Police Department effective April 4, 2025.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, with 175 days stayed seven years and five consecutive days served within 60 days; report dates within 15 days and before service; no alcohol- or substance-abuse-related violations.
Source document

Andrew Travis Leibel

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 23, 2025
Case number
PB25-092
Allegation
Leibel took seized illegal fireworks to his camper instead of placing them into evidence, retained them after clarification from his supervisor, and fired two mortars.
Record details
End date
Oct 22, 2032
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4) and (3); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.C(1), 1.A(2), 1.G(2); misconduct under Minn. Stat. § 609.43(2).
Finding
The adopted stipulation concludes that Leibel intentionally mishandled evidence, engaged in theft, and misused his peace officer authority by committing misconduct of a public official. The incorporated ALJ recommendation found no disputed material facts requiring a hearing.
Chief's action
HPD suspended Leibel without pay for seven days; the incorporated ALJ report describes seven shifts, or 80 hours.
Penalty
License revoked, with revocation stayed for seven years conditioned on compliance and vacated if no violation occurs during that period; 23 consecutive days of suspension within 180 days of effectiveness, scheduled by the chief and reported before service and within 15 days of effectiveness; censure; no same or similar violations. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay and additional sanctions.
Source document

Ronald Lynn Myers

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 24, 2025
Case number
PB25-108
Allegation
Invoked police status during an intoxicated confrontation with his ex-girlfriend and sought a license-plate query for personal reasons.
Record details
End date
Jul 24, 2030
Rule violation
Misuse of authority: Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.G(1)–(2); the conclusion also cites Minn. Stat. § 609.43(2).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish repeated improper requests for vehicle information; he never received the information.
Chief's action
Placed on administrative leave while Brainerd Police Department investigated; voluntarily resigned before formal discipline was imposed.
Penalty
Censure and 120-day suspension, with 115 days stayed five years and five consecutive days served within 60 days; report dates within 15 days and before service; no similar conduct or violations of Board-enforced laws, rules, or standards.
Source document

Dusty Alan Burton

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 24, 2025
Case number
PB25-103
Allegation
Burton knowingly submitted a training attendance affidavit falsely giving August 4, 2024, as the date for two April trainings, obtained another trainer’s signature without disclosing the false dates, and did not self-report the misconduct.
Record details
End date
Jul 24, 2027
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.B, 1.F(5), .1610, subps. 2-3.
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Burton knowingly provided false information to the Board and failed to self-report his misconduct.
Chief's action
MLTPD Chief West investigated and recommended demotion from sergeant to police officer based on a pattern of poor performance and substandard behavior; Burton accepted demotion and requested patrol reassignment effective September 5, 2024. Chief West reported the incident to the Board.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, entirely stayed for two years conditioned on compliance; no same or similar violations. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after two years without violation.
Source document

Brian Oneil Woodfill

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 24, 2025
Case number
PB25-131
Allegation
Drove erratically while intoxicated and repeatedly invoked his police rank while asking troopers for a break.
Record details
End date
Jul 24, 2028
Rule violation
Gross-misdemeanor DWI conduct and misuse of authority: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3), (8), G(1).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.17 breath test and a misdemeanor DWI conviction; the Board concluded the conduct constituted a gross misdemeanor and misuse of authority.
Chief's action
Minneapolis Park Police Department imposed a 63-hour unpaid suspension, seven nine-hour shifts.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, with 172 days stayed three years and eight consecutive days served within 60 days; report dates within 15 days and before service; no same or similar violations and compliance with court sentence and probation.
Source document

Bryan James McKinnon

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 24, 2025
Case number
System NumberPB25-132
Allegation
McKinnon drove while intoxicated, crashed his SUV into a building causing a fire, and asked responding fellow officers to stop their body-worn cameras. His blood alcohol concentration was 0.178; he pleaded guilty to third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.
Record details
End date
Jul 24, 2030
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3), (8), G(1) (2023).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that McKinnon engaged in a gross misdemeanor by driving under the influence and misused his position to obtain benefits.
Chief's action
SPPD conducted an internal-affairs investigation and suspended McKinnon for four days without pay.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, with 165 days stayed for five years conditioned on compliance and vacated if no violation occurs. Serve 15 consecutive days within 60 days of effectiveness, coordinate dates with the chief, and report them before service and within 15 days of effectiveness. No same or similar violations; comply with sentence and probation in Ramsey County No. 62-cr-24-7812 and provide proof of timely restitution. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay and additional sanctions.
Source document

Taylor John Bolinger

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 24, 2025
Case number
PB25-133
Allegation
Bolinger crashed his motorcycle after drinking alcohol; a blood sample reported 0.177 alcohol concentration. He was found guilty of driving under the influence after a jury trial.
Record details
End date
Jul 24, 2028
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.20, subd. 1(1); Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3), (8).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Bolinger engaged in a gross misdemeanor by driving under the influence, violating the cited disciplinary standards.
Chief's action
Sleepy Eye Police Department placed a written reprimand in his file for one year in August 2024.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, with 175 days stayed for three years conditioned on compliance, vacated after three years without violation. Serve five consecutive days within 60 days of effectiveness, coordinate dates with the chief, and report them before service and within 15 days of effectiveness. No same or similar violations; comply with sentence and probation in Renville County No. 65-cr-24-214. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay and additional sanctions.
Source document

Joshua Duane Needham

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 24, 2025
Case number
PB25-122
Allegation
Operated a pontoon boat while intoxicated and presented police identification during the stop.
Record details
End date
Jul 28, 2028
Rule violation
Gross-misdemeanor DWI conduct and misuse of authority: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3), (8), G(1).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.21 breath sample and a gross-misdemeanor DWI conviction; the Board concluded he misused authority.
Chief's action
St. Paul Police Department suspended him for three days without pay after an internal investigation.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, with 175 days stayed three years and five consecutive days served within 60 days; report dates within 15 days and before service; no same or similar violations and compliance with court sentence and probation.
Source document

Jason Michael Sievert

Action
Board Order
Effective date
Jun 9, 2025
Case number
PB24-073
Allegation
Alleged misuse of peace officer authority to obtain information and influence an investigation involving his wife, and failure to self-report.
Record details
Rule violation
Misuse of authority and failure to self-report under Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1(G)(1), 1(F), and 6700.1610, subps. 2–3.
Finding
The Board found misuse of authority and failure to self-report, rejecting the ALJ’s contrary recommendation.
Chief's action
Isanti County issued a discipline letter documenting a verbal warning.
Penalty
License censured; no stayed suspension imposed.
Source document

Shawn Daniel Marlowe

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 24, 2025
Case number
PB25-113
Allegation
Erratic driving while intoxicated.
Record details
End date
Apr 24, 2028
Rule violation
Gross-misdemeanor DWI conduct: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3), (8).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.16 breath test, misdemeanor DWI and careless-driving convictions, and a stay of adjudication on third-degree DWI.
Chief's action
St. Paul Police Department sustained conduct-unbecoming and ethics violations and imposed a three-day unpaid suspension.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension entirely stayed three years; no same or similar violations and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Richard Jacob High

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 23, 2025
Case number
PB24-090
Allegation
Driving repeatedly while intoxicated, carrying a pistol while intoxicated, and falsely denying recent alcohol consumption at mandatory training.
Record details
End date
Jan 23, 2030
Rule violation
Gross-misdemeanor DWI conduct, carrying a pistol under the influence, and knowingly providing false information: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(3), (8), 1.A(7), and 1.B.
Finding
Stipulated findings establish intoxicated driving to training and back home, a 0.177 breath test, and false information to the chief.
Chief's action
Demoted from sergeant to patrol officer and entered a five-year last-chance agreement requiring an alcohol/chemical assessment and completion of recommendations. A prior 2017 DWI led to two weeks suspended without pay.
Penalty
Revocation stayed five years subject to compliance, censure, and an executed 14-day consecutive suspension within 60 days; required assessment and completion of recommendations, and no same or similar violations.
Source document

Brittany Joy Hauser

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 23, 2025
Case number
25-098
Allegation
Drove while intoxicated, leaving the roadway and nearly striking a tree and utility pole.
Record details
End date
Jan 23, 2026
Rule violation
DWI: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(8).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.10 preliminary breath test and an August 2024 misdemeanor DWI conviction.
Chief's action
DNR imposed a ten-day unpaid suspension from July 23 to August 5, 2024.
Penalty
120-day suspension stayed one year, subject to order compliance, no same or similar violations, and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Phillip Douglas Buivid

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 24, 2024
Case number
Phillip Buivid - Disciplinary Action
Allegation
While off duty and without a legitimate law-enforcement purpose, Buivid repeatedly accessed nonpublic police reports and narratives about his estranged sister’s role as a suspect in a criminal sexual conduct investigation involving minor victims.
Record details
End date
Oct 24, 2027
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3) (noted as renumbered to 1(a)(4)); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.C(3).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Buivid intentionally gained unauthorized access to government data.
Chief's action
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office investigated and suspended Buivid for five workdays without pay.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, with 175 days stayed for three years conditioned on compliance and vacated after three years without violation. Serve five consecutive days within 60 days of effectiveness, coordinate dates with the chief, and report dates before service and within 15 days of effectiveness. No same or similar offenses. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay and additional sanctions.
Source document

Shanna May Evans

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 24, 2024
Case number
PB24-088
Allegation
Mclalwain drove in the wrong lane and onto a median, hitting two signs, while impaired; her preliminary breath test was 0.216. At jail she delayed testing and drank water despite instructions; the officer treated her conduct as refusal. She pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DWI.
Record details
End date
Oct 24, 2026
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3), noted as renumbered to 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1(A)(3), (8).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that driving under the influence and refusing a chemical test subject Mclalwain to discipline.
Chief's action
Kanabec County Sheriff suspended Mclalwain for 40 hours without pay, served April 29 through May 2, 2024.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, entirely stayed for two years conditioned on compliance. No same or similar violations; comply with sentence and probation in Isanti County No. 30-cr-24-39. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after two years without violation.
Source document

Austin David Scherping

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 24, 2024
Case number
PB24-080
Allegation
Driving under the influence of alcohol.
Record details
End date
Oct 24, 2027
Rule violation
DWI: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(8).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.17 and a misdemeanor DWI guilty plea.
Chief's action
Morrison County Sheriff’s Office imposed fourteen workdays without pay; Scherping also reported three months of administrative leave and removal from SWAT, followed by reinstatement.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension entirely stayed three years; no same or similar impaired-driving offenses and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Roger William Muffley

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 25, 2024
Case number
PB24-077
Allegation
Muffley drove erratically while impaired, provided a breath reading of 0.15, and had a holstered pistol on the driver’s floor below his seat. He said he had removed the pistol after starting to drink. He pleaded guilty to DWI.
Record details
End date
Jul 25, 2027
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3), noted as renumbered to 1(a)(4); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1(A)(7)-(8).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Muffley’s driving and carrying a pistol under the influence subject him to discipline.
Penalty
Censure and 120-day suspension, with 117 days stayed for three years conditioned on compliance. Serve three consecutive days beginning July 27, 2024; no same or similar violations; comply with sentence and probation in Kandiyohi County No. 34-cr-24-121. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; stayed suspension is vacated after three years without violation.
Source document

Jesse James Gunderson

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 25, 2024
Case number
PB24-068
Allegation
Gunderson drove erratically while impaired, failed field-sobriety tests, provided a 0.215 breath result, and pleaded guilty to gross-misdemeanor second-degree DWI. The document also notes a 2019 fourth-degree DWI conviction before licensure.
Record details
End date
Jul 25, 2031
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1(A)(3), (8).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Gunderson’s gross-misdemeanor DWI conviction subjects him to discipline.
Penalty
Censure and license revocation, entirely stayed for seven years conditioned on compliance. No same or similar violations; comply with sentence and probation in Blue Earth County No. 07-cr-23-1093. Noncompliance permits lifting the revocation stay; revocation is vacated after seven years without violation.
Source document

Mitchell Thomas Christensen

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 25, 2024
Case number
PB24-051
Allegation
Christensen drove while impaired with a loaded pistol on his hip and gave a breath reading of 0.12. He pleaded guilty to DWI; the pistol charge was dismissed and he forfeited the firearm.
Record details
End date
Apr 25, 2027
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1(A)(7), (8).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that driving and carrying a pistol while under the influence each subject Christensen to discipline.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, with 175 days stayed for three years conditioned on compliance. Serve five consecutive days beginning August 7; no same or similar violations; comply with sentence and probation in Anoka County No. 02-cr-23-5253. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; stayed suspension is vacated after three years without violation.
Source document

Blas Del villar Garcia

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 25, 2024
Case number
PB24-061
Allegation
Driving while impaired following lane-change violations.
Record details
End date
Apr 25, 2027
Rule violation
Fourth-degree DWI conviction: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.18 blood-alcohol concentration and a guilty plea to an amended misdemeanor DWI count after gross-misdemeanor charges.
Chief's action
Garcia reported six months of desk duty and an anticipated unpaid suspension; the document does not establish that the suspension had yet occurred.
Penalty
160-day suspension entirely stayed three years; no same or similar impaired-driving offenses and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Nicole Katherine Fraser

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 25, 2024
Case number
PB24-070
Allegation
Driving under the influence of alcohol.
Record details
End date
Apr 25, 2029
Rule violation
DWI: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(8).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.12 evidentiary breath test and a September guilty plea to driving under the influence.
Penalty
120-day suspension entirely stayed four years; no same or similar violations and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
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Lindsay Marie Molinaro

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 25, 2024
Case number
PB24-049
Allegation
Impaired driving culminating in a crash into a snowbank.
Record details
End date
Apr 25, 2029
Rule violation
Gross-misdemeanor DWI conviction: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(C).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.34 breath reading and a September 2023 gross-misdemeanor DWI conviction.
Chief's action
Champlin Police Department terminated her employment as a probationary officer based on the misconduct.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension entirely stayed five years; no same or similar impaired-driving offenses and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Kurt Charles Knutsen

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 25, 2024
Case number
PB24-060
Allegation
While intoxicated at an off-duty retirement party in October 2021, Knutsen placed his hand on a female officer’s breast without consent and did not report the misconduct to the Board.
Record details
End date
Apr 25, 2029
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 363A.03, subd. 43; § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(N), 6700.1600(A), .1610, subp. 2.
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Knutsen engaged in sexual harassment and failed to self-report his misconduct.
Chief's action
RPD investigated, suspended Knutsen for 15 days without pay in October 2023, and stated it intended to monitor his performance and limit specialty assignments. He served the suspension, and RPD notified the Board.
Penalty
Censure and 30-day suspension, with 22 days stayed for five years conditioned on compliance. Serve eight consecutive days beginning June 29, 2024; cease sexual harassment; report any violation of the order in writing within ten days. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; the stayed suspension is vacated after five years without violation.
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Amber Joy Meyer

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 25, 2024
Case number
PB 24-050
Allegation
Drove while intoxicated and carried a pistol under the influence.
Record details
End date
Apr 25, 2027
Rule violation
DWI with 0.24 alcohol concentration and carrying a pistol under the influence: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1(A)(3), (7), (8).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.24 breath reading, a gross-misdemeanor DWI guilty plea, and a firearm within arm’s reach; conviction reduction was conditional on successful probation.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, with 173 days stayed three years and seven consecutive days beginning May 14, 2024; no same or similar violations and compliance with court sentence and probation.
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John Carl Henrichsen

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 26, 2024
Case number
PB 24-044
Allegation
Impaired driving involving a crash into a tree and subsequent refusal of testing.
Record details
End date
Jan 26, 2027
Rule violation
Fourth-degree DWI conviction: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a July 2023 misdemeanor DWI guilty plea and conviction; the gross-misdemeanor refusal charge was dismissed.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension entirely stayed three years; no same or similar impaired-driving offenses and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
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Haivy Vang

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 25, 2024
Case number
PB24-045
Allegation
Impaired driving resulting in a single-car crash.
Record details
End date
Jan 25, 2027
Rule violation
Fourth-degree DWI conviction: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.14 breath reading and an August 2023 DWI guilty plea; the officer reported cooperative conduct.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension entirely stayed three years; no same or similar impaired-driving offenses and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Patrick Allan Nechanicky

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 25, 2024
Case number
PB24-047
Allegation
Drove an ATV while intoxicated, crashed into a transformer, and initially denied drinking.
Record details
End date
Jan 25, 2027
Rule violation
DWI: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600, subp. 1.A(8).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a urine alcohol concentration of 0.132 and an August guilty plea to operating a motor vehicle under the influence.
Chief's action
Melrose Police Department suspended him for seven workdays without pay in September 2023.
Penalty
180-day suspension entirely stayed three years; no same or similar impaired-driving offenses and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Lester Oriel Mitchell

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 26, 2023
Case number
PB 21-1-29
Allegation
Mitchell received employer reprimands for sexually harassing female coworkers in 2006 and 2022 and did not report either reprimand to the Board. The 2022 reprimand concerned showing nudity and repeated sexual comments to a female deputy; he denied misconduct.
Record details
End date
Oct 26, 2026
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8432(3) and subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(N), 6700.1610, subp. 2 (2021).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that the two sexual-harassment reprimands and failure to self-report them violated the cited standards.
Chief's action
Dakota County issued an oral reprimand in 2006 and a written reprimand on January 3, 2022, requiring sexual harassment training selected by the Sheriff’s Office.
Penalty
Censure and 30-day license suspension, with 25 days stayed for three years conditioned on compliance. Five consecutive days were to begin November 8, 2023. No same or similar sexual-harassment violations; written proof of employer-required training within 30 days of effectiveness. The stay may be lifted for noncompliance and the stayed suspension is vacated if there are no violations during three years.
Source document

Sean Michael Bronson

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 27, 2023
Case number
PB 23-035
Allegation
Driving while impaired and repeatedly crossing the center line.
Record details
End date
Jul 27, 2026
Rule violation
Fourth-degree DWI conviction: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.26 breath test and an April 2023 DWI guilty plea.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension entirely stayed three years; no same or similar impaired-driving offenses and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Jessy Robert Dols

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 28, 2023
Case number
Jessy Dols - Disciplinary Action
Allegation
Dols drove into a ditch at a T-intersection while impaired, provided a 0.15 breath reading, and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DWI.
Record details
End date
Apr 28, 2025
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.20(1); disciplinary grounds under Minn. Stat. § 626.8432(3) and Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Dols’s DWI conviction subjects him to discipline.
Penalty
120-day suspension, entirely stayed for two years conditioned on compliance. No same or similar DWI offenses; comply with sentence and probation in LeSueur County No. 40-CR-22-759. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after two years without violation.
Source document

Tser Cheng

Action
SACO
Effective date
Dec 9, 2022
Case number
PB21-037
Allegation
Impaired driving and failure to report misconduct and conviction.
Record details
End date
Dec 9, 2024
Rule violation
Fourth-degree DWI conviction and failure to self-report: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(L), (A), and 6700.1610, subp. 2.
Finding
Stipulated findings establish impaired driving with a 0.13 breath test, a DWI guilty plea, and failure to self-report.
Chief's action
Cheng reported serving a 30-hour unpaid MPD suspension for policy violations.
Penalty
160-day suspension stayed two years, conditioned on order compliance, no same or similar impaired-driving offenses, and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Jonathan Francisco Coello Vaughn

Action
SACO
Effective date
Dec 9, 2022
Case number
PB 23-017
Allegation
Coello nearly hit another vehicle head-on and crashed into a curb while impaired. He initially denied driving, could not safely complete field-sobriety tests, refused a breath test, and later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI before blood results returned showing 0.22 alcohol concentration.
Record details
End date
Dec 9, 2026
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.27; disciplinary grounds under Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3), and Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Coello’s fourth-degree DWI conviction subjects him to discipline.
Chief's action
Coello reported signing a last-chance agreement to remain with SSPPD, requiring one year of alcohol abstinence, restarting employment probation, and prohibiting same or similar conduct for three years.
Penalty
180-day suspension, entirely stayed for four years conditioned on compliance. No same or similar DWI offenses; comply with sentence and probation in Anoka County No. 02-CR-22-4464. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; the suspension is vacated after four years without violation.
Source document

Noushoua Laosa Cha

Action
SACO
Effective date
Dec 9, 2022
Case number
PB21-038
Allegation
Impaired driving culminating in a crash, and failure to report misconduct and conviction.
Record details
End date
Dec 9, 2025
Rule violation
Fourth-degree DWI conviction and failure to self-report: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(L), (A), and 6700.1610, subp. 2.
Finding
Stipulated findings establish a 0.14 breath test, a guilty plea to DWI, dismissal of the handgun charge, and failure to self-report.
Chief's action
Cha reported serving a 60-hour unpaid MPD suspension for policy violations.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension stayed three years, subject to compliance, no same or similar impaired-driving offenses, and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Daniel Will Forrey

Action
SACO
Effective date
Dec 9, 2022
Case number
21-1-26
Allegation
Forrey drove into a ditch while impaired, failed field sobriety tests, and provided a 0.28 breath sample. He pleaded guilty to gross-misdemeanor DWI.
Record details
End date
Dec 9, 2025
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.20, subd. 1(1), .26; disciplinary grounds under Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3), and Minn. R. 6700.1600(C).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Forrey’s gross-misdemeanor DWI conviction subjects him to discipline.
Chief's action
Forrey reported Dakota County employment sanctions including unpaid suspension, reassignment to court security, and exclusion from overtime and special-duty assignments.
Penalty
180-day suspension, entirely stayed for three years conditioned on compliance. No same or similar DWI offenses; comply with sentence and probation in Dakota County No. 19HA-CR-22-121. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after three years without violation.
Source document

Morris Dennis

Action
SACO
Effective date
Dec 9, 2022
Case number
PB 22-1-11
Allegation
Dennis drove a vehicle with a flat tire generating sparks while impaired, failed sobriety tests, and provided a .15 breath reading. He pleaded guilty to DWI; a charge of carrying a pistol while under the influence was dismissed.
Record details
End date
Dec 9, 2024
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.20, subd. 1(5), .27; disciplinary grounds under Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3), and Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Dennis’s fourth-degree DWI conviction subjects him to discipline.
Chief's action
Dennis reported a significant unpaid employment suspension resulting from his conviction; no duration is given.
Penalty
Censure and 180-day suspension, entirely stayed for two years conditioned on compliance. No same or similar DWI offenses; comply with sentence and probation in Hennepin County No. 27-cr-21-22476. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after two years without violation.
Source document

Julie Ann Hagen

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 27, 2022
Case number
PB22-6-25
Allegation
Hagen drove while impaired, failed field-sobriety tests and provided a .12 breath reading after officers checked on her disabled vehicle. She pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DWI.
Record details
End date
Oct 27, 2024
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.20, subd. 1(1), .27; disciplinary grounds under Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3), and Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Hagen’s fourth-degree DWI conviction subjects her to discipline.
Penalty
120-day suspension, entirely stayed for two years conditioned on compliance; no same or similar DWI offenses. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after two years without violation.
Source document

Corey LeRoy Rich

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 27, 2022
Case number
PB 22-1-4
Allegation
Rich drove erratically while impaired, failed field-sobriety tests, gave a .13 breath reading, and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI.
Record details
End date
Oct 27, 2024
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.20, subd. 1(5), .27; disciplinary grounds under Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3), and Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Rich’s fourth-degree DWI conviction subjects him to discipline.
Penalty
120-day suspension, entirely stayed for two years conditioned on compliance. No same or similar DWI offenses; comply with sentence and probation in Polk County No. 60-CR-21-1644. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after two years without violation.
Source document

Nicholas Bryan Solomon

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 27, 2022
Case number
PB 21-031
Allegation
Solomon was stopped for speeding, failed field-sobriety tests, provided a breath reading of .10, and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI.
Record details
End date
Oct 27, 2024
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.20, subd. 1(5), .27; disciplinary grounds under Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3), and Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Solomon’s fourth-degree DWI conviction subjects him to discipline.
Chief's action
The Pine County Sheriff’s supporting letter reported a significant employment suspension; the document does not give its duration.
Penalty
120-day suspension, entirely stayed for two years conditioned on compliance. No same or similar DWI offenses; comply with sentence and probation in Kanabec County No. 33-cr-21-231. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; the suspension is vacated after two years without violation.
Source document

Matthew Allen Russell Anderson

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 21, 2022
Case number
21-026
Allegation
Anderson reported late for duty after drinking the previous night, drove a squad car while on duty with an alcohol concentration of at least 0.08, and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI.
Record details
End date
Jul 21, 2023
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.20, subd. 1(5), .27; disciplinary grounds under Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3), and Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
The approved stipulation finds an on-duty fourth-degree DWI conviction that subjects Anderson to discipline under the cited statute and rule.
Chief's action
Montevideo Police Department terminated Anderson’s employment on April 19, 2021.
Penalty
120-day license suspension, with 110 days stayed for one year conditioned on compliance, leaving 10 days to serve. No same or similar DWI offenses; comply with the sentence and probation in Chippewa County No. 12-CR-21-268. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; the stayed suspension is vacated after one year without violation.
Source document

Chad Jerome Hanson

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 21, 2022
Case number
21-025
Allegation
Impaired driving, speeding, and erratic driving.
Record details
End date
Jul 21, 2023
Rule violation
Fourth-degree DWI conviction: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish breath readings of 0.29 and 0.27, a gross-misdemeanor charge, and an August 2021 misdemeanor DWI conviction.
Penalty
180-day suspension entirely stayed three years; no same or similar impaired-driving offenses and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Jeffrey Alan Swiatkiewicz

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 21, 2022
Case number
22-1-13
Allegation
Drove while impaired, improperly signaled a turn, and crossed the fog line.
Record details
End date
Jul 21, 2023
Rule violation
Fourth-degree DWI conviction: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish breath readings of 0.13 and 0.14 and a December 2021 misdemeanor DWI conviction.
Chief's action
Demoted from deputy police chief to sergeant due to the incident.
Penalty
120-day suspension stayed one year, subject to order compliance, no same or similar impaired-driving offenses, and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Chancey Jason Gust

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 21, 2022
Case number
PB 21-021
Allegation
Gust drove erratically while impaired, gave preliminary and later breath readings of 0.136 and 0.11, and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI.
Record details
End date
Apr 21, 2024
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.20, subd. 1(5), .27; disciplinary grounds under Minn. Stat. § 626.8432(3) and Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Gust’s fourth-degree DWI conviction subjects him to discipline.
Penalty
120-day suspension, entirely stayed for two years conditioned on compliance. No same or similar DWI offenses; comply with sentence and probation in Roseau County No. 68-CR-21-387. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after two years without violation.
Source document

Marcus Phillip Ottney

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 21, 2022
Case number
PB 21-018
Allegation
Impaired driving followed by a collision with a parked vehicle.
Record details
End date
Apr 21, 2025
Rule violation
Gross-misdemeanor DWI with alcohol concentration of at least 0.16: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(C), (L).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish breath tests of 0.261 and 0.24 and a July 2021 guilty plea to gross-misdemeanor DWI.
Penalty
180-day suspension stayed three years, conditioned on order compliance, no same or similar impaired-driving offenses, and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Charles Andrew Graupman

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 27, 2022
Case number
PB 21-032
Allegation
Graupman drove erratically while impaired, gave preliminary and later breath readings of 0.14 and 0.17, and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI.
Record details
End date
Jan 27, 2023
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.27; disciplinary grounds under Minn. Stat. § 626.8432(3) and Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
The approved stipulation concludes that Graupman’s fourth-degree DWI conviction subjects him to discipline.
Penalty
120-day suspension, entirely stayed for one year conditioned on compliance. No same or similar DWI offenses; comply with court-ordered probation in Isanti County No. 30-CR-21-458. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay; suspension is vacated after one year without violation.
Source document

Colby Robert Davis

Action
SACO
Effective date
Dec 16, 2021
Case number
PB 21-016
Allegation
ATV rollover injured a juvenile passenger with burns; the incident was not reported to law enforcement until several days later.
Record details
End date
Jun 16, 2023
Rule violation
Guilty plea to gross-misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation under Minn. Stat. § 609.2113, subd. 3(7), with Minn. R. 6700.0100 and 6700.1600(C) cited.
Finding
Stipulated findings establish the rollover and injury, and a guilty plea to gross-misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation with adjudication stayed.
Penalty
120-day suspension entirely stayed 18 months; no same or similar offenses and compliance with court probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Jonathan James Hankes

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 22, 2021
Case number
PB 21-010
Allegation
Drove into a ditch while impaired in August 2020; breath test was 0.18.
Record details
End date
Jul 22, 2024
Rule violation
Fourth-degree DWI conviction; Minn. Stat. §§ 169A.20, 169A.27, 626.8432(3) and Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
Stipulated findings state a January 2021 guilty plea to misdemeanor DWI and a sentence of 90 days with 80 stayed for two years.
Penalty
120-day suspension stayed three years, conditioned on compliance with the order, no same or similar impaired-driving offenses, and compliance with court probation; suspension vacated if compliant.
Source document

Shannon Michael Boerner

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 22, 2021
Case number
PB 21-007
Allegation
Driving with an alcohol concentration above 0.08.
Record details
End date
Apr 22, 2023
Rule violation
Fourth-degree DWI conviction: Minn. Stat. §§ 169A.20, subd. 1(5), 169A.27, 626.8432(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(L).
Finding
Stipulated findings establish breath tests of 0.12 and a November 2020 guilty plea to misdemeanor DWI.
Penalty
60-day suspension stayed two years, subject to order compliance, no same or similar impaired-driving offenses, and compliance with court probation; vacated upon compliance.
Source document

Brady Lee Burnside

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 23, 2020
Case number
19-004
Allegation
Burnside, Lake Park Police Department’s chief, failed to train himself in use of force and defensive tactics, and himself and one other officer in intermediate weapons and tasers during 2018.
Record details
End date
Jan 23, 2023
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8452, subd. 3 (2018); Minn. R. 6700.1600A (2017).
Finding
Burnside admitted the training failures; the settlement states they violate the statute and constitute grounds for discipline. The Board adopted the settlement terms.
Penalty
Three-day suspension, entirely stayed. The stipulation describes an indefinite stay conditioned on three years of compliance and vacatur after three years without violations. Provide mandated training records, lesson plans and attendance/sign-off sheets for all officers under his responsibility; confirm completion by the first business day in January; obey Board statutes/rules; maintain fees and continuing education; promptly report violations of the first three conditions.
Source document

Michael John Matsen

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 23, 2020
Case number
19-005
Allegation
Matsen pleaded guilty in Ramsey County on October 27, 2018, to gross-misdemeanor third-degree DWI.
Record details
End date
Jan 23, 2023
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 169A.20, subd. 1(5); Minn. R. 6700.1600C (2017).
Finding
Matsen admitted the guilty-plea facts; the settlement states that a gross-misdemeanor conviction violates the standards of conduct. The Board adopted the settlement without trial or adjudication.
Penalty
180-day suspension, entirely stayed for three years. Conditions: comply with criminal sentence and probation and all statutes/rules within Board jurisdiction; provide the agreement to employing and prospective law-enforcement agencies and obtain employing chief acknowledgments; timely pay license fees and complete continuing education; promptly report violations of sentence/probation or Board statutes/rules.
Source document

Michael Dale Carr

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 23, 2020
Case number
19-001
Allegation
As chief law enforcement officer, failed to ensure required training for deputies in 2018.
Record details
End date
Jan 23, 2023
Rule violation
Failure to ensure required training under Minn. Stat. § 626.8452, subd. 3, and Minn. R. 6700.1600A.
Finding
Respondent admitted failing to train five deputies in use of force/defensive tactics, two in intermediate weapons/tasers, and one in firearms/handgun qualification.
Penalty
Three-day suspension entirely stayed, with vacation after three compliant years; provide required training records, lesson plans, and attendance records, obey Board statutes/rules, maintain license fees and continuing education, and report violations.
Source document

Allison Marie White

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 25, 2019
Case number
PB 18-011
Allegation
Complaint alleged a third-degree gross-misdemeanor DWI conviction.
Record details
End date
Jul 25, 2022
Rule violation
Gross-misdemeanor conviction under Minn. R. 6700.1600C (2017).
Finding
White admitted a February 21, 2019 guilty plea in Dakota County to third-degree DWI.
Penalty
180-day suspension entirely stayed three years; comply with criminal sentence/probation and Board laws/rules, disclose the order to employers and prospective employers with employer acknowledgment, maintain license fees and continuing education, and promptly report violations.
Source document

Jeffrey Richard Martin

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 25, 2018
Case number
PB 17-008
Allegation
Complaint alleged a gross-misdemeanor third-degree DWI conviction.
Record details
Rule violation
Gross-misdemeanor conviction under Minn. R. 6700.1600C (2017).
Finding
Martin admitted a December 1, 2017 guilty plea in Otter Tail County to third-degree DWI.
Penalty
120-day suspension stayed three years; comply with criminal sentence/probation and Board laws/rules, disclose the order to employers and prospective employers with employer acknowledgment, maintain fees and continuing education, and promptly report violations.
Source document

Kent Russell Kortlever

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 27, 2017
Case number
Kent Kortlever - Disciplinary Action
Record details
End date
Jan 2, 2020
Source document

Perry James Beise

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 27, 2017
Case number
Perry Beise - Disciplinary Action
Allegation
Beise, Sauk Rapids Police Department’s chief, failed to train all department personnel in use of force/defensive tactics in 2016.
Record details
End date
Jan 2, 2020
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8452, subd. 3; Minn. R. 6700.1600 A.
Finding
Beise admitted the facts; the Committee found the training failure violated the cited statute and rule and justified discipline. The Board adopted the settlement terms.
Penalty
Three-day suspension, entirely stayed for three years. Submit complete department training records for 2017, 2018 and 2019 by January 2 of each following year, including acceptable spreadsheets, compliance forms, lesson plans and rosters; no Board statute or rule violations for three years. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay without hearing; if lifted, serve within 45 days and perform no licensed duties during suspension.
Source document

Patrick Peter Fank

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 27, 2017
Case number
Patrick Fank - Disciplinary Action
Record details
End date
Jan 2, 2020
Source document

Michael Robert Helle

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 27, 2017
Case number
Michael Helle - Disciplinary Action
Record details
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Adam Mikkoli Gunderson

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 27, 2017
Case number
Disciplinary Action - 16-016
Allegation
Gunderson, Royalton Police Department’s chief, failed to train a peace officer in use of force/defensive tactics and low-light/adverse-weather shooting in 2016.
Record details
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8452, subd. 3; Minn. R. 6700.1600 A.
Finding
Gunderson admitted the facts; the Committee found the training failure violated the cited statute and rule and justified discipline. The Board adopted the settlement terms.
Penalty
Three-day suspension, entirely stayed for three years. Submit complete department training records for 2017, 2018 and 2019 by January 2 of each following year, including acceptable spreadsheets, compliance forms, lesson plans and rosters; no Board statute or rule violations for three years. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay without hearing; if lifted, serve within 45 days and perform no licensed duties during suspension.
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Chaunte' Lee Boatman Ford

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 27, 2017
Case number
Chaunte Ford - Disciplinary Action
Allegation
Ford pleaded guilty on September 15, 2016, in Hennepin County to third-degree DWI, a gross misdemeanor.
Record details
Rule violation
Minn. R. 6700.1600C (2015); Minn. Stat. § 169A.20.
Finding
Ford admitted the facts and acknowledged that the gross-misdemeanor conviction violated Minn. R. 6700.1600C and provided a basis for discipline; settlement was without trial or adjudication.
Penalty
120-day suspension, entirely stayed for four years. Conditions: comply with criminal sentence and probation and statutes/rules within Board jurisdiction; provide the agreement to employing and prospective law-enforcement agencies and obtain employing chief acknowledgments; timely pay license fees and complete continuing education; promptly report violations of sentence/probation or Board statutes/rules. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay without notice or hearing; compliance restores unconditional status after four years.
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Nicholas Duane Hacker

Action
SACO
Effective date
Apr 28, 2016
Case number
Nicholas Hacker - Disciplinary Action
Allegation
Failed required firearms training and preappointment hiring/background procedures for two officers.
Record details
End date
Jan 2, 2019
Rule violation
The agreement cites Minn. Stat. §§ 626.8452, subd. 3, 626.87, subd. 5, and Minn. R. 6700.0700.C, .D, .G and 6700.1600 A.
Finding
Hacker admitted missing 2014 low-light/adverse-weather shooting training and failing to obtain applications, background investigations, fingerprints, and Board notifications before appointing two officers.
Penalty
Three-day suspension entirely stayed three years; annual training records, lesson plans, and attendance rosters for 2016–2018 must be submitted by the specified January 2 deadlines, with no Board statute or rule violations during the stay.
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Karen Lynne Johnson

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 28, 2016
Case number
Karen Johnson - Disciplinary Action
Record details
End date
Jan 28, 2019
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Randall Arend Haken

Action
SACO
Effective date
Oct 22, 2015
Case number
Randall Haken - Disciplinary Action
Allegation
Haken, Henderson Police Department’s chief, failed to train himself and all other department personnel in use of force/defensive tactics and low-light/adverse-weather shooting in 2014.
Record details
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 626.8452, subd. 3; Minn. R. 6700.1600 A.
Finding
Haken admitted the facts; the Committee found the training failures violated the cited statute and rule and justified discipline. The Board adopted the settlement terms.
Penalty
Five-day suspension, entirely stayed for three years. Submit complete department training records for 2015, 2016 and 2017 by January 2 of each following year, including acceptable spreadsheets, compliance forms, lesson plans and rosters; no Board statute or rule violations for three years. Noncompliance permits lifting the stay without hearing; if lifted, serve the suspension within 45 days and perform no licensed duties during suspension.
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Jason Patrick Marino

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jul 22, 2010
Case number
Jason Marino - Disciplinary Action
Allegation
Marino was found guilty by a jury of gross-misdemeanor misconduct of a public official under Minn. Stat. § 609.43(2) and (3); his conviction was affirmed and further review denied.
Record details
End date
Jul 22, 2013
Rule violation
Minn. Stat. § 609.43(2), (3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(C), (L).
Finding
The Complaint Committee found the conviction facts true and a violation of the standards of conduct providing a basis for discipline; the Board adopted the settlement terms. The document references incorporated ALJ findings but does not reproduce them in the supplied six pages.
Penalty
Reprimand and three years of probationary license status; pay $3,000 legal/investigative costs within 90 days of Board approval. During probation, no same or similar convictions or proven Board standards violations. Noncompliance results in automatic revocation without hearing or appeal; compliance restores unconditional license status at the end of three years.
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Mark Allen Kaspszak

Action
SACO
Effective date
Jan 24, 2008
Case number
Mark Kaspszak - Disciplinary Action
Record details
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