Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Eric Clayton Nord, 42, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on October 20, 2026.
The supplied jail record lists an active felony allegation involving third-degree burglary of a building open to the public.
The offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.582, subdivision 3(b).
The record identifies the case as active, not sentenced.
Third-Degree Burglary Allegation Listed
According to the booking information, Nord faces a listed allegation involving unlawful entry and theft-related conduct.
The cited statute addresses certain situations involving buildings normally open to the public.
The law includes entering such a building with intent to steal or stealing while inside.
It also requires specific conditions involving a previous warning and qualifying criminal history.
However, the supplied booking record does not identify the building allegedly involved.
It also does not describe any property reportedly stolen or provide an estimated value.
No details about the reported entry, investigation, or arrest circumstances appear in the supplied information.
What Minnesota Burglary Law Says
Minnesota Statute 609.582 establishes several degrees of burglary based on the circumstances of an offense.
Under subdivision 3(b), the law addresses theft-related entry into certain buildings open to the public.
The provision requires entry within one year after being told to leave and not return.
It also requires a qualifying conviction within the preceding five years, along with specified sentencing conditions.
The supplied jail record does not identify any previous conviction or warning allegedly involved in Nord’s case.
Third-degree burglary under this provision is classified as a felony.
A conviction can carry up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both.
These are maximum possible penalties, not a sentence imposed against Nord.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.582 – Burglary.
Location of Alleged Burglary Unknown
The booking information does not identify Nord’s hometown.
It also does not establish where the alleged burglary occurred.
No business name, building address, or reported incident location appears in the supplied record.
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 offense happened.
Otter Tail County Jail Information
Otter Tail County Jail houses both sentenced and unsentenced individuals.
Readers can visit the official Otter Tail County Jail website for facility information.
The county maintains an online jail custody list that is updated every two hours.
Custody information can change following court orders, release decisions, or other legal developments.
Court Proceedings and Case Status
The supplied record lists Nord’s burglary allegation as an active felony matter.
It does not provide a bail amount, estimated release date, or scheduled court appearance.
The record also does not confirm whether prosecutors have formally filed a criminal complaint.
Public court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Additional court filings may clarify the alleged circumstances and any supporting evidence.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking records an arrest and listed allegations. It does not establish criminal guilt.
Eric Clayton Nord is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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