Otter Tail County: Grant Burnison Faces Felony Drug Charge

Fergus Falls Man Booked on DWI and Drug Charges

Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fergus Falls area man is facing multiple criminal charges after being booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on July 25, 2026.

According to jail records, 40-year-old Grant Kelly Burnison was booked on several active charges, including third-degree driving while impaired, operating a motor vehicle with Schedule I or II drugs or their metabolites in his system, and fifth-degree drug possession.

The booking lists one felony charge and two misdemeanor-level offenses. The allegations remain pending in court.

Charges Filed

Burnison is accused of third-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota law. The charge includes one aggravating factor, making it a gross misdemeanor.

He is also charged with operating a motor vehicle while any amount of a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance, or its metabolite, was present in his body.

In addition, Burnison faces a felony fifth-degree controlled substance charge. The allegation involves possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance or drug paraphernalia containing residue. The booking specifically states the charge does not involve cannabis or hemp.

Grant Kelly Burnison booking photo.

Case Status

The booking record does not include details about the traffic stop or investigation that led to the arrest.

Court records are expected to provide additional information as the case moves through the legal system.

Anyone charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

About the Charges

Third-degree DWI is a serious offense under Minnesota law. It can carry enhanced penalties when aggravating factors are present.

Fifth-degree controlled substance possession is generally charged when prohibited drugs or qualifying drug residue are allegedly found.

Readers can learn more about Minnesota impaired driving laws by visiting the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

Information about Minnesota criminal statutes is available through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.