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Eddie Lee Washington, 51, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on an active felony receiving stolen property charge.

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Otter Tail County Books Man on Stolen Property Charge

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Eddie Lee Washington, 51, was recently booked into the Otter Tail County Jail.

The jail record lists one active felony charge against Washington.

The charge alleges receiving stolen property under Minnesota law.

Washington was booked on July 7, 2026, according to the supplied jail information.

His booking number is listed as 002600000609.

Felony Charge Listed

The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.53, subdivision 1.

The law addresses receiving, possessing, transferring, buying, or hiding stolen property.

The state must prove the required facts through the court process.

The booking record does not describe the property involved.

It also does not list the property’s value or where it was allegedly recovered.

No details about the reported theft were included in the supplied information.

Eddie Lee Washington booking photographEddie Lee Washington

Limited Case Information Available

The jail entry classifies the charge as an active felony.

However, the record does not include bail or release information.

It also does not provide a court date or attorney information.

The record does not explain how Washington allegedly obtained the property.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.53 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Information about the detention facility is available through the Otter Tail County Jail website.

Future public court filings may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Charge Remains an Allegation

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charge against Washington remains an allegation unless proven in court.

Washington is presumed innocent throughout the legal process.

The charge or custody status may change after a hearing.

Prosecutors may also amend or dismiss charges as the case develops.

TRF News will update this report when more verified information becomes public.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.

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