Fergus Falls: Jesse Colby Held on Two Charges
OTTER TAIL COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Jesse Michael Colby, 52, remained listed Friday in the Otter Tail County Jail.
The jail is located in Fergus Falls.
The county roster lists Colby under booking number 002600000382.
His intake date was April 27, 2026.
The roster lists two active charges. One charge is a felony. The second charge is a misdemeanor.
Felony Restraining-Order Charge
The felony charge alleges a violation of a harassment restraining order.
The roster cites Minnesota Statute 609.748, subdivision 6(d)(1).
That provision applies after two or more prior qualified domestic violence-related convictions.
The first prior conviction must have occurred within the previous ten years.
State law allows up to five years in prison for a conviction.
It also allows a fine of up to $10,000.
A court may impose either penalty or both penalties.
The roster does not describe the alleged restraining-order violation.
It also does not identify the person protected by the order.
Misdemeanor Obstruction Charge
Colby also faces a misdemeanor obstruction charge.
The roster cites Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(1).
That section covers intentionally blocking or delaying the lawful execution of a legal process.
The public entry does not explain what legal process was involved.
It also does not describe Colby’s alleged actions.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Bond Listed in Custody Record
The roster lists bond at $100,000 without conditions.
It also lists a bond of $50,000 with conditions.
The custody record does not show a projected release date.
Bond terms and custody status can change after hearings or court orders.
Readers can review the Otter Tail County custody list online.
Public case information may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The jail roster is not a full police report.
It does not include all evidence, reports, or witness accounts.
A booking record shows custody status and listed allegations.
It does not establish guilt.
Colby is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.