Eddy County Sheriff's April Report

Two jury trials have been set for Louis Allmaras of New Rockford. He faces numerous charges, including Class A Felony possession with intent to manufacture and deliver 500 g or more of marijuana; Class B Felony theft of $10,000-$50,000; Class C Felony possession of drug paraphernalia; and misdemeanor charges of making a false report to law enforcement and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the criminal complaint, Allmaras was caught growing 96 marijuana plants, ranging from 4 to 7 feet tall, on his property in Eddy County last July. The yield from the plants totaled more than 500 g, authorities alleged.

Allmaras also reportedly stole property from the estate of Alfred Klumph, including a $500 horse saddle; a $500 wolverine rug; Yukon moose mount valued at $6,000; an elk mount worth approximately $750; a caribou mount valued at $1,500; a mountain lion mount worth approximately $3,500; a black bear rug valued at $800; two rifles; a handgun; a box of ammo with Alfred Klumph's name and address on it; and checkbooks, jewelry, electronics and several other small items consisting of the personal effects of Alfred Klumph and Gail Klumph. When an associate of Allmaras’, Dillon Huber, was found in possession of some of Klumph’s property, Allmaras allegedly told police he hadn’t been in contact with Huber for some time, then later admitted Huber was at Allmaras’ home a few days prior. Items belonging to the Klumphs were also found in a garage/shed near Allmaras’ home, the complaint alleges.

Allmaras pleaded not guilty to the charges during two court appearances in December 2019 and January 2020. A jury trial is set for July 14 and 15 in Eddy County District Court.

Allmaras also faces charges of driving under the influence, driving under suspension and fleeing a police officer filed in November 2019. Allmaras was seen driving a vehicle westbound on Eddy County 9 when a deputy tried to stop him for outstanding warrants. After a short chase, Allmaras lost control of his vehicle at the intersection of Eddy County 9 and 63rd Avenue, and he was taken into custody. He pleaded not guilty to those charges on Dec. 12, 2019, and a jury trial in that case has been set for July 30.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Jesse T. Fields of New Rockford. Fields was charged with disobedience of judicial order and possession of drug paraphernalia (meth) on Feb. 5. He was a participant of the 24/7 sobriety program at the time, and according to the criminal complaint a breathalyzer test showed that Fields had a blood alcohol content of .23%, nearly three times the legal limit. He also possessed paraphernalia consistent with the ingestion of methamphetamines, authorities say. He failed to appear in court for his pre-trial conference on April 6, prompting the warrant.

Nickolas Hurley of Jamestown was found in contempt on March 25 for a 2017 drug case. He was ordered to serve 5 days in jail as a remedial sanction. The contempt may be purged by paying $100 per month, commencing April 15, 2020 and continuing until paid in full. The 100 hours of community service he failed to complete was converted to a $250 fine and added to the $750 he previously owed for a total of $1,000. Hurley was convicted of Class C Felony possession of drug paraphernalia on May 11, 2017.

Christopher O. Songer of New Rockford is headed for a bench trial after allegedly driving with a suspended license. The incident occurred on Jan. 12, according to court documents. Authorities allege that Songer was driving on Central Avenue in New Rockford while his license was suspended. He pleaded not guilty to the charge on Jan. 16. The bench trial is set for June 24.

Kaleb Strand of New Fouldon, Minn., reached a plea agreement with authorities in a New Year’s Day incident. Strand entered the home of a New Rockford resident whom he did not know and went to sleep on the entryway floor early New Year’s Day. When authorities were called to the home and attempted to wake Strand, he fought with both a deputy and an emergency responder on scene. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and was cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and was sentenced to 360 days of unsupervised probation. He was also ordered to pay $750 in fines and fees, submit to a chemical dependency evaluation and complete recommended treatment.

Jerry Fiebelkorn-Barrett of New Rockford was found in contempt for failure to comply with orders of the court in a 2018 drug case. He was ordered to serve 5 days in jail, a sanction which could be purged by paying $50 per month as agreed.

Roberta Rogness of Kensal faces Class C Felony charges of possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges were filed after a traffic stop and subsequent search of Rogness’ vehicle. She was also cited for driving without liability insurance, and operating a vehicle without proper stop/turn signals. This is Rogness’ fourth methamphetamine arrest, as she has a prior offense in Foster County and two in McKenzie County. She is due in court for her preliminary hearing on May 14.

Cecilia Williams has returned to New Rockford, turning up four separate years-old cases. Authorities say the trouble began almost immediately after she moved to New Rockford in 2016. Her first brush with authorities occurred in September 2016 at the courthouse, when she was charged with disorderly conduct after she hit a county employee several times, yelled profanities and threw items off his desk. In early November 2016, Eddy County authorities again arrested Williams in the Miller’s Fresh Foods parking lot for yelling, kicking a deputy, pushing a stroller into the deputy’s leg, and further resisting arrest. According to the criminal complaint, it took three people to restrain her that day. Williams was charged with Class C Felony simple assault on a peace officer and misdemeanor resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

A third disorderly conduct charge was filed against Williams on January 2, 2017. She did plead guilty to that charge, and she was sentenced to 30 days in jail, with 28 days suspended. She was ordered to pay $775 in fines and fees. That case has been reopened, as she still owes $275 in fines and fees.

Drug charges were added to the mix in June 2017 after authorities obtained a warrant to search Williams’ home: Class B Felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Williams left New Rockford with her three children before she entered pleas in the June 2017 case. A warrant was issued for her arrest with a $6,000 bond, but with no extradition the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office didn’t expect to see her again. She was believed to have gone back to California.

In March, nearly three years later, Williams returned to New Rockford, without her children. She was arrested on the bench warrant, but in a telephonic hearing on March 25 her bond was dropped for a promise to appear. She is due in court for a preliminary hearing on May 14.