Fergus Falls: Ryan Beery Booked on Two Charges
OTTER TAIL COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Ryan John Beery, 48, was booked on June 17, 2026.
He was taken to the Otter Tail County Jail in Fergus Falls.
The county’s custody roster lists Beery under booking number 002600000534. The roster showed both charges as active.
Felony Strangulation Charge Listed
The first listed charge is felony domestic assault by strangulation. The charge appears under Minnesota Statute 609.2247, subdivision 2.
Minnesota law defines strangulation as blocking normal breathing or blood flow. The act may involve pressure on the neck or throat.
It may also involve blocking another person’s nose or mouth.
A conviction under that law can bring up to three years in prison. It can also bring a fine of up to $5,000.
A court may impose both penalties.
Misdemeanor Fleeing Charge Listed
The second listed charge is misdemeanor fleeing a peace officer without using a motor vehicle.
That allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 6.
The law covers running, hiding, or any other non-vehicle method used to evade an officer. The officer must be performing a lawful duty.
Roster Gives Limited Case Details
The jail roster does not provide a full account of the alleged incident. It does not list the location or circumstances leading to Beery’s arrest.
It also does not identify an alleged victim.
The roster listed Beery in custody when the document was issued on June 19. Custody status can change after court hearings, bail decisions, or release orders.
Readers can review the Otter Tail County jail custody list online.
The Minnesota Revisor of Statutes also provides the full text of both laws.
A jail booking records an arrest and lists allegations. It does not establish guilt.
Beery is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
No police officer names are included in this report. No additional case details were available in the public custody entry.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.