Detroit Lakes Jail Books Ellingson on Gun Charge

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — Todd Stephen Ellingson was booked into the Becker County Jail on August 25, 2026.

Ellingson, 55, is listed with one dangerous weapons charge.

The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 609.66, subdivision 1a(a)(2).

The allegation involves intentionally discharging a firearm under circumstances that endangered another person’s safety.

The jail listing identifies Ellingson as an adult recently booked into the facility.

No estimated release date was included in the information provided.

Felony Firearm Charge Listed

Minnesota law classifies the cited offense as a felony.

The statute covers intentional firearm discharge under circumstances that endanger another person’s safety.

Under the statute, conviction can bring up to five years in prison.

A fine can reach $10,000.

Those are maximum statutory penalties and do not predict the outcome of Ellingson’s case.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.66 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Todd Stephen Ellingson — Becker County Jail booking image

The booking record does not describe where the alleged firearm discharge occurred.

It does not identify another person allegedly endangered by the incident.

The record also does not describe injuries, property damage, or the firearm allegedly involved.

No details about events leading to the arrest were included.

Additional information could become available through criminal complaints or other court records.

Becker County lists its jail at 1428 Stony Road in Detroit Lakes.

The Becker County Jail website provides facility and inmate information.

Ellingson’s booking date is listed as August 25.

The record provided does not include a court date or estimated release date.

Public court information may later appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Court filings can provide allegations, hearing dates, orders, and other developments.

The information in a jail booking can change as a case moves through court.

An arrest or jail booking does not establish guilt.

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

Ellingson is entitled to the presumption of innocence.

TRF News will continue reviewing public records for significant developments in the case.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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