Fergus Falls Man Booked on Firearm, Alcohol Charges
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old man was recently booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on a felony firearm charge and a misdemeanor alcohol-related offense.
According to jail booking records, Tristen Ryley South was booked on July 25, 2026. The booking lists one active felony charge and one active misdemeanor charge.
The felony allegation accuses South of possessing ammunition or a firearm after a conviction or juvenile adjudication for a crime of violence. The second charge alleges consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21.
The booking record does not provide additional details about the incident that led to the arrest. Information regarding the investigation is expected to become available through court filings.
Felony Firearm Charge
The primary charge alleges unlawful possession of ammunition or a firearm under Minnesota Statute 624.713.
Minnesota law prohibits certain individuals, including those convicted of qualifying violent offenses, from possessing firearms or ammunition.
The booking information does not identify the firearm, ammunition, or location involved in the case.
Booking photo of Tristen Ryley South.
Alcohol Charge
South also faces a misdemeanor charge alleging alcohol consumption by a person under 21 years of age.
The booking does not indicate where the alleged alcohol violation occurred.
No information regarding bond, release conditions, or an initial court appearance was included in the jail record.
Case Remains Pending
The charges remain allegations until they are reviewed in court.
Every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Additional case details are expected to become available after a criminal complaint is filed.
Readers can learn more about Minnesota criminal statutes through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
Current custody information is available from the Otter Tail County Detention Facility.
TRF News will continue to follow this case as more verified court information becomes available.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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