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Michael Jerome Buckanaga Jr., 39, was booked into Becker County Jail on October 30, 2026, with threats of violence and disorderly conduct allegations.

Michael Jerome Buckanaga Jr.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Jerome Buckanaga Jr., 39, was booked into Becker County Jail on October 30, 2026, on two alleged offenses.

The jail roster lists threats of violence and disorderly conduct. Both entries are identified as adult arrest offenses.

Becker County Jail is located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Buckanaga Faces Threats of Violence Allegation

The more serious listed offense involves threats of violence under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.

The jail entry describes the allegation as terroristic threats involving reckless disregard of the risk of causing fear.

Under Minnesota law, this offense involves threats to commit a violent crime.

The statute covers threats intended to cause terror or made with reckless disregard of that risk.

A conviction under this provision can carry up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.

However, the booking record does not describe the specific threats allegedly made.

It also does not identify anyone allegedly threatened or provide details about the incident.

Disorderly Conduct Also Listed

Buckanaga is also listed on a disorderly conduct allegation under Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(3).

The law addresses certain offensive, abusive, boisterous, obscene, or noisy behavior that may disturb others.

Under Minnesota’s disorderly conduct statute, the offense is generally classified as a misdemeanor.

The provided booking information does not explain what conduct led to the allegation.

It also does not establish whether both offenses arose from the same incident.

Michael Jerome Buckanaga Jr.
Michael Jerome Buckanaga Jr.

October 30 Becker County Jail Booking

The official booking entry identifies Buckanaga as 39 years old.

His booking date is listed as Friday, October 30, 2026.

The record does not provide an estimated release date or describe any conditions for release.

No court hearing date, bond amount, or criminal complaint was included in the supplied entry.

Additional court filings may provide more information about the allegations and circumstances surrounding the arrest.

Where to Check Becker County Court Records

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office inmate roster provides public booking information.

The sheriff’s office advises that jail listings may change as new information becomes available.

Readers can also search Minnesota Court Records Online for available criminal case filings.

Jail booking information does not establish guilt or confirm a criminal conviction.

Buckanaga is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.

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