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Fergus Falls Jail Lists Jimma Kenyi on Assault Allegation

Jimma Christopher Kenyi, 29, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on October 5, 2026, with active officer assault and disorderly conduct allegations.

Jimma Christopher Kenyi

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Jimma Christopher Kenyi, 29, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on October 5, 2026.

The supplied jail record lists two allegations involving fourth-degree assault of a peace officer and disorderly conduct.

Both offenses are marked active in the booking information.

The assault allegation is classified as a gross misdemeanor. The disorderly conduct allegation is listed as a misdemeanor.

Fourth-Degree Assault Allegation

The first listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2231, subdivision 1(b).

This provision addresses physically assaulting a peace officer who is performing lawful duties.

Minnesota law classifies the cited offense as a gross misdemeanor.

However, the supplied jail record does not describe the actions that led to Kenyi’s arrest.

It also does not identify the location or circumstances of the alleged encounter.

No information about injuries, medical treatment, or a physical confrontation appears in the supplied record.

The listing does not establish whether anyone suffered bodily harm.

What Minnesota Law Says About Officer Assault

Minnesota Statute 609.2231 establishes different penalties for fourth-degree assault involving certain public employees.

Under subdivision 1(b), physically assaulting a peace officer is classified as a gross misdemeanor.

A gross misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 364 days in jail.

Minnesota law also allows a fine of up to $3,000, or both penalties.

These are possible legal penalties, not a sentence imposed against Kenyi.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2231 – Assault in the Fourth Degree.

Jimma Christopher Kenyi
Jimma Christopher Kenyi

Disorderly Conduct Allegation Also Listed

The second listed offense involves disorderly conduct under Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1.

This law addresses certain conduct that can disturb others or provoke a breach of the peace.

The statute includes several types of behavior under specific legal conditions.

The booking record classifies Kenyi’s disorderly conduct allegation as a misdemeanor.

However, the record does not identify the specific behavior behind that allegation.

It also does not explain whether both allegations arose from the same incident.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.72 – Disorderly Conduct.

Incident Location Not Identified

The supplied record does not identify Kenyi’s hometown or where the alleged offenses occurred.

No street address, roadway, or specific incident location was provided.

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

However, the jail’s location does not establish where the alleged incident happened.

Otter Tail County Jail and Court Information

Otter Tail County Jail houses both sentenced and unsentenced individuals.

Readers can visit the official Otter Tail County Jail website for additional information.

The county also maintains an online jail custody list.

The supplied booking record does not include Kenyi’s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.

Both allegations are marked active, but the record does not confirm their current status in court.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Presumption of Innocence

A jail booking documents an arrest and listed allegations. It does not establish a criminal conviction.

Jimma Christopher Kenyi is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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Jail booking record locationOtter Tail County Jail — 416 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, Minnesota (Jail Booking)

Location of the named jail based on its published facility address; NOT the alleged offense or arrest site. Map positions are subject to geocoding accuracy. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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