Sentencings: St. Michael's Killian Sentenced for Cab Incident

A Wright County District Court judge has sentenced a St. Michael man to three days in jail for his actions against a Minneapolis cab driver last year. 

Paul Stephen Killian, 24, was sentenced to 90 days in jail, 87 days stayed, by Judge Stephen Halsey after Killian pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft earlier this spring. 

According to court records:

A report of a robbery was made by a cab driver at 70th Street and Large Avenue in Otsego on the morning of Sept. 11, 2011.

Upon arrving, two Wright County Deupties made contact witht he cab driver, Sarur Hassan, who said that he had been hit over the head and some money was taken out of the cab.

Hassan said he'd picked up a white male on Lake Street in Minneapolis and drove him out to a home in the 11000 block of 72nd Street in Otsego. He said the cost of the ride was $93, and the man, whom Hassan dsecribed as a male, 22 to 30 years old, white with blonde hair, hit him and grabbed his cash, then ran.

There were ripped bills in the back of the Rainbow Cab vehicle from a struggle for the money, one of the deputies noted.

Hassan said he was unsure of how much was taken, but that there was a $20 on top of the pile that was gone and at least $200 missing.

Deputy Robb Mossman and canine Buck arrived on scene to track the suspect's path. Buck followed a trail ending at a nearby home, and circled a vehicle parked in the driveway. Inside the car, a white male matching the cab driver's description was asleep.

The report continues that the man was approached by police and was identified as Paul Stephen Kilian, then 23, St. Michael. Kilian told officers he was in Minneapolis, but had taken a cab ride to the bars, not home. He said he did not recall arguing with a cab driver, but did remember running from a cab because he was "mad at the driver."

Halsey also ordered Killian to pay a $1,000 fine, $800 of it stayed. He will be subject to one year of probation. He will also pay restitution and court fees. Killian must complete an alcohol abuse program and have no same or similar violations during that one year period. 

In other sentencings: 

Remer, Nicholas Loren, age 24, of Rogers, sentenced on June 7 for Felony First Degree DWI to a stay of execution for up to five years on conditions of probation, pay $800 fine plus surcharges, attend awareness panel for impaired drivers, attend a support group and verify attendance, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, serve 120 days on electronic home monitoring, complete intensive supervision program and follow all recommendations, provide DNA sample, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, obtain permission before leaving the state, undergo chemical dependency treatment and follow all recommendations, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Halsey.

Dontra Tevin Salmon, 21, Otsego, was sentenced on June 4 for Probation Violations for Gross Misdemeanor Obstructing Legal Process to 10 days jail. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Cherilyn Kae Yeager, 39, Rogers, sentenced on June 4 for Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth Degree to a stay of imposition for  up to ten years on conditions of probation, serve 180 days jail, pay $300 fine plus surcharges, pay $75 public defender co-payment, complete an educational program and follow all recommendations, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, undergo counseling and follow all recommendations, provide DNA sample, obtain permission before leaving the state, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, remain medically compliant, complete 240 hours community service, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.