Fergus Falls Man Held on Murder, Assault Charges
FERGUS FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Alexander Benjamin Sian-Gonzalez, 23, remains listed at the Otter Tail County Jail.
The county roster shows Sian-Gonzalez was booked on January 11, 2026.
His booking number is 002600000039.
The roster lists four active charges against Sian-Gonzalez.
They include second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and misdemeanor domestic assault.
Bond is listed at $500,000 without conditions.
The roster also lists a $50,000 bond with conditions.
Second-Degree Murder Charge
The murder charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.19, subdivision 1(1).
That section covers intentionally causing a person’s death without premeditation.
A conviction can bring up to 40 years in prison.
The jail entry does not describe the reported event.
It also does not identify an alleged victim.
First-Degree Assault Charge
The first-degree assault count cites Minnesota Statute 609.221, subdivision 1.
That section applies when an assault allegedly causes great bodily harm.
A conviction can bring up to 20 years in prison.
The maximum fine is $30,000.
Second-Degree Assault Charge
The second-degree assault count cites Minnesota Statute 609.222, subdivision 2.
That section involves an alleged dangerous weapon and substantial bodily harm.
A conviction can bring up to ten years in prison.
The maximum fine is $20,000.
The roster does not identify the alleged weapon.
It also provides no details about reported injuries.
Domestic Assault Allegation
The misdemeanor count cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2).
That provision covers intentionally inflicting or attempting bodily harm against a family or household member.
The public roster does not state whether all four counts came from one event.
It also does not provide a court date.
The roster does not explain the conditional bond terms.
Public Records May Change
Jail rosters provide limited custody and charge information.
They do not include every complaint, hearing, or court order.
Readers can check the official Otter Tail County custody list for updates.
The Minnesota Revisor of Statutes publishes the cited criminal laws.
Public filings may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.
Sian-Gonzalez is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.