Fergus Falls Jail Books Man on Assault Charge
Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — David Allen Donley, 74, was booked at the Otter Tail County Jail.
The booking occurred on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The jail record lists one active misdemeanor domestic assault charge.
Charge Listed in Jail Record
The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(1).
The charge alleges an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death. Minnesota law applies this section to a family or household member.
The booking entry identifies Donley by name, age, and booking number. It lists his custody status as active in that record.
David Allen Donley booking photo.
Few Case Details Were Available
The supplied booking record does not describe the reported incident. It does not identify another person involved.
The entry also does not provide a court date, bail amount, or case outcome. Those details may appear later in court records.
Donley is accused of the listed offense. A jail booking does not mean a person has been convicted.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The charge may be changed, dismissed, or resolved later.
Public Records Can Change
Otter Tail County says its online custody information is public data. The county may update or modify the information.
Booking records often show an early stage in a criminal case. A record can change after a hearing or release.
It can also change after a transfer or new court filing. Official court documents provide the most complete case information.
Official Public Resources
Readers can review current custody information through the Otter Tail County Jail In Custody List.
The full domestic assault law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Public jail records can change as people are released or moved. Readers should check official records for the latest status.
TRF News will update this report if more verified information becomes available.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.