Detroit Lakes Jail Lists Erica Brown on 3 Offenses

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Erica Nicole Brown, 40, is named in a Becker County Jail booking record dated October 22, 2026.

The entry lists three alleged offenses involving assault of a peace officer, trespassing, and obstructing legal process.

The record identifies the offenses as adult arrest entries.

Details about the events leading to Brown’s arrest were not included in the provided information.

Three Offenses Listed in Becker County Booking

The first listed offense is fourth-degree assault involving a peace officer.

That allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2231, subdivision 1(b).

The second offense involves entering or occupying another person’s dwelling or a locked or posted building without permission.

That allegation is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.605, subdivision 1(b)(4).

The third offense involves allegedly obstructing the lawful execution of legal process.

It is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(1).

The booking entry does not describe the specific actions behind these allegations.

Under Minnesota law, physically assaulting a peace officer performing lawful duties is a gross misdemeanor.

A gross misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.

More serious penalties may apply under separate provisions when an assault causes demonstrable bodily harm.

However, Brown’s listed offense is specifically under the gross misdemeanor provision.

The booking record does not state whether any officer suffered an injury.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2231 for additional information.

The trespassing allegation concerns entering or occupying a dwelling or certain buildings without permission or legal right.

The cited trespassing offense is classified as a misdemeanor.

Additional details are available under Minnesota Statute 609.605.

The third allegation involves interfering with the lawful execution of legal process.

Minnesota law establishes different penalties depending on the circumstances of an obstruction offense.

The jail entry does not describe the alleged obstruction or identify its severity level.

The Becker County Jail entry includes a booking photograph associated with Brown’s name.

The record identifies October 22, 2026, as Brown’s booking date.

No estimated release date was provided.

The submitted information does not include a bond amount or scheduled court appearance.

Brown’s current custody status has not been independently confirmed.

The Becker County Jail is located at 1428 Stony Road in Detroit Lakes.

Readers can visit the official Becker County Jail website for custody information.

Public court records are available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Officials have not provided an incident location or detailed arrest report in the submitted record.

The listed allegations do not establish that Brown committed a criminal offense.

Brown is presumed innocent of any pending charges unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.