Fergus Falls: Jamel Saleem Booked on DWI Charges

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Jamel Davanta Saleem, 19, was booked into custody on September 15, 2026.

The jail record lists three active misdemeanor DWI charges against Saleem.

Two charges describe different alcohol-related ways of violating Minnesota’s DWI law.

The third classifies the alleged offense as fourth-degree driving while impaired.

Alcohol DWI Charge Listed

One charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).

That provision prohibits driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The booking information does not describe the traffic stop.

It also does not state where the alleged driving occurred.

No crash, injury, or property damage is listed in the information provided.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Jamel Davanta Saleem booking photo.

A second charge cites subdivision 1(5) of the same DWI statute.

That provision applies when alcohol concentration is 0.08 or more.

The measurement can occur while driving or within two hours afterward.

The jail record does not provide Saleem’s alleged test result.

It also does not identify whether officers used breath, blood, or another approved test.

The third charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.27, subdivision 1.

That section classifies qualifying violations of Minnesota’s DWI law as fourth-degree DWI.

Fourth-degree DWI is a misdemeanor under state law.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.27 online.

The record lists booking number 002600000832.

Saleem’s custody date is September 15.

All three listed charges were marked active at the time of the record.

The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls.

More information is available through the Otter Tail County Jail website.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charges against Saleem remain allegations unless proven or otherwise resolved in court.

Future court records may provide additional details about the alleged driving incident.

Those records may include test results, hearing dates, bail information, and release conditions.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.