Detroit Lakes Man Booked in Protection Order Case

DETROIT LAKES (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Joel Larson was booked into the Becker County Jail on June 26, 2026.

Larson, 43, was booked on an allegation involving an order for protection.

The jail entry alleges Larson violated an order issued in a domestic abuse matter.

The listed charge cites Minnesota Statute 518B.01, subdivision 14(a).

No estimated release date appeared in the booking information provided for this report.

Details About the Allegation

The short jail record does not describe the reported conduct behind the charge.

It also does not identify the person protected by the court order.

No court case number, hearing date, or bail amount was included.

The record does not state when the order was issued or served.

Those details may appear later in a criminal complaint or another court filing.

Minnesota law makes it a crime to knowingly violate an order for protection.

A basic violation is generally classified as a misdemeanor.

A misdemeanor can bring up to 90 days in jail.

It can also carry a fine of up to $1,000.

The offense can become a gross misdemeanor after a qualifying prior domestic violence-related offense.

A gross misdemeanor can bring up to 364 days in jail.

The maximum fine for that offense is $3,000.

A violation can become a felony under certain circumstances.

Those circumstances can include multiple qualifying prior convictions or possession of a dangerous weapon.

A felony conviction can bring up to five years in prison.

It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.

The booking record does not state which penalty level applies in Larson’s case.

The Becker County Jail is located in Detroit Lakes.

Becker County District Court is also located in Detroit Lakes.

Court schedules and custody records may change after hearings or new orders.

A jail booking document includes custody and the charge listed at that time.

It does not establish that Larson violated a court order.

Larson is presumed innocent unless the allegation is proven in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.