Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 8, 2025, authorities in Otter Tail County arrested 41-year-old Duke Walter Muckey. He faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.343.1a(e) for second-degree criminal sexual conduct, specifically involving contact with a person under 14 years old, where the actor is more than 36 months older than the complainant.
According to the Otter Tail County Jail custody report dated January 9, 2025, Muckey is listed as “Active” under the specified charge.
Minnesota Statute 609.343 defines second-degree criminal sexual conduct and outlines the penalties for such offenses. Convictions can result in imprisonment for up to 25 years, fines up to $35,000, or both. The statute also presumes a minimum executed sentence of 90 months for certain violations, including those under subdivision 1a(e).
Public records indicate that Muckey has a prior conviction for second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Otter Tail County, dated January 11, 2018. The disposition included 365 days of incarceration, with 281 days credited, and 25 years of supervised probation.
Additionally, Muckey was booked in Cass County, North Dakota, on November 12, 2024, for failure to register as an offender against children.
As of the latest available information, Muckey remains in custody in Otter Tail County, awaiting further legal proceedings related to the current charges.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me