Detroit Lakes: Kaleb Hammes Booked on 2 Charges

DETROIT LAKES (trfnews.i234.me) — Kaleb Ayele Hammes, 18, was booked into the Becker County Jail on Sunday.

The booking record lists the date as August 9, 2026.

Two alleged offenses were listed with Hammes’ booking.

One charge involves allegedly giving false identifying information to a peace officer.

The second involves alleged alcohol possession by a person under age 21.

False Identification Allegation

The first listed offense cites Minnesota Statute 609.506, subdivision 1.

The booking description refers to a false name, birth date, or identification card.

The record does not explain what information Hammes allegedly provided.

It also does not describe the events that led to the allegation.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.506 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The second offense cites Minnesota Statute 340A.503, subdivision 3.

The booking record describes the allegation as alcohol possession by a person under 21.

Hammes was listed as 18 years old at the time of booking.

The record does not state what type of alcohol was allegedly involved.

Kaleb Ayele Hammes booking photo.

More information about Minnesota’s underage alcohol law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Both alleged offenses were listed as adult arrests.

No estimated release date was included in the booking information provided.

The record does not state where the alleged offenses occurred.

It also does not provide details about the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

No police officer names are included in this report.

Information about the facility is available from the Becker County Jail.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The listed offenses remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

Hammes is presumed innocent unless found guilty in court.

Future court filings may provide additional details about the case.

Charges may also be amended or dismissed as proceedings continue.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.