Fergus Falls Jail Lists Trent Ackert on DWI
Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Trent Charles Ackert, 42, was listed in the Otter Tail County Jail.
The county custody roster lists Ackert’s intake date as September 9, 2026.
The record lists a gross misdemeanor driving while impaired offense.
It cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).
The roster describes the offense as operating a motor vehicle while under alcohol’s influence.
It also states Ackert must serve 10 actual days on the original violation.
DWI Alcohol Violation Listed
Minnesota Statute 169A.20 contains the state’s driving while impaired law.
Subdivision 1(1) prohibits driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle while under alcohol’s influence.
The custody record classifies Ackert’s listed offense as a gross misdemeanor.
The provided record does not include an alcohol concentration.
It also does not describe the original traffic stop or alleged driving conduct.

No vehicle information appears in the supplied jail details.
Roster Says 10 Actual Days
The current custody entry says Ackert must serve 10 actual days on the original violation.
The entry does not provide a projected release date in the information reviewed.
Otter Tail County records previously listed Ackert in connection with a DWI sentence matter.
The current jail entry does not provide a complete sentencing order.
It also does not explain any other conditions connected with the original case.
Those details may appear in official Minnesota court records.
Otter Tail County Jail
The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls.
The jail holds both sentenced and unsentenced inmates.
Official facility information is available through the Otter Tail County Jail website.
The county also provides a regularly updated jail custody list.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Jail records can change as custody status and court orders are updated.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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