Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On November 5, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 41-year-old Christopher James Ozmun. He faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.713, which pertains to threats of violence, commonly referred to as terroristic threats. Revisor According to Minnesota law, a person commits a terroristic threat if they threaten, directly or… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrests Christopher James Ozmun for Terroristic Threats
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Hollis Johnson Arrested in Otter Tail County for Multiple Offenses
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 23, 2024, Hollis Veto Alfred Johnson, aged 45, was arrested in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The charges against him include: Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol: This charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1), which makes it a crime to operate a motor… Continue reading Hollis Johnson Arrested in Otter Tail County for Multiple Offenses
Otter Tail County: Brandon Alan Jones Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Property
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 20, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 32-year-old Brandon Alan Jones. He was charged under Minnesota Statute 609.53, which pertains to receiving stolen property. This statute criminalizes the act of receiving, possessing, transferring, buying, or concealing any stolen property, knowing or having reason to know that… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Brandon Alan Jones Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Property
Joseph Ross Naylor Arrested in Otter Tail County for Multiple Offenses
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On November 21, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested 44-year-old Joseph Ross Naylor. The arrest was documented in the county’s jail roster. Charges Filed Naylor faces multiple charges, including: First-Degree DWI: Operating a vehicle under the influence with a prior felony DWI conviction. Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test:… Continue reading Joseph Ross Naylor Arrested in Otter Tail County for Multiple Offenses
Otter Tail County Arrest: Sabrina Lynne Green Charged with Drug Possession and Providing False Information
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 3, 2025, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested 31-year-old Sabrina Lynne Green. She faces charges under Minnesota Statutes 152.023.2(a)(3) and 609.506.2. Charges Detailed Third-Degree Drug Possession (Minnesota Statute 152.023.2(a)(3)): This statute addresses the unlawful possession of a narcotic drug, packaged in dosage units, totaling 50 or more doses.… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Sabrina Lynne Green Charged with Drug Possession and Providing False Information
Antoddio Belunte Allen Sentenced for DWI in Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Antoddio Belunte Allen, aged 47, has been sentenced under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1) for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. This statute defines it as a crime to drive, operate, or be in physical control of a motor vehicle when under the influence of alcohol. Revisor Allen’s projected… Continue reading Antoddio Belunte Allen Sentenced for DWI in Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County: Joel Diekmann Sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On November 19, 2024, Joel Diekmann, a 22-year-old male, was booked in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, on charges of criminal sexual conduct. He was charged under Minnesota Statutes 609.342.1a(e) and 609.343.1a(e). Minnesota Statute 609.342.1a(e) defines first-degree criminal sexual conduct as engaging in sexual penetration or contact with a person under 14… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Joel Diekmann Sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County: Cortney Lynn Burnett Sentenced for Fifth-Degree Drug Possession
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 24, 2024, Cortney Lynn Burnett, a 26-year-old female, was sentenced in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, for a fifth-degree controlled substance crime under Minnesota Statute § 152.025. This statute addresses offenses related to the possession of controlled substances classified in Schedules I through IV, excluding small amounts of marijuana. Revisor Under… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Cortney Lynn Burnett Sentenced for Fifth-Degree Drug Possession
Otter Tail County: Damien Ryan Evenson Sentenced for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 9, 2024, Damien Ryan Evenson, aged 23, was booked in Otter Tail County. He was sentenced under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause (7), which prohibits operating a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule I or II controlled substance, excluding cannabis and hemp, in one’s body. Revisor… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Damien Ryan Evenson Sentenced for DWI Involving Schedule I/II Drugs
Otter Tail County Arrest: Maria Rose Dumont White Charged with Fifth-Degree Drug Possession
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 12, 2024, Maria Rose Dumont White, a 21-year-old individual, was arrested in Otter Tail County. She faces charges under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(1), which pertains to fifth-degree controlled substance crimes involving the possession of Schedule I, II, III, or IV substances, excluding cannabis-related products. Revisor According to Minnesota… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Maria Rose Dumont White Charged with Fifth-Degree Drug Possession
Otter Tail County: Marcos Todd Escarsega Arrested for Violating No Contact Order
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 14, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested 40-year-old Marcos Todd Escarsega. He was charged with violating a domestic abuse no contact order (DANCO) under Minnesota Statute 629.75, subdivision 2(d)(1). This statute addresses violations occurring within ten years of two or more previous qualified domestic violence-related offense convictions.… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Marcos Todd Escarsega Arrested for Violating No Contact Order
Pelican Rapids Resident Faces Multiple Charges in Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On July 10, 2023, law enforcement responded to a residence on River Road in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, following reports of an unresponsive child. Upon arrival, officers found a 3-year-old girl without a pulse. The child’s mother, identified as 27-year-old Suad Mohamed Ali, was present at the scene. Ali allegedly admitted to… Continue reading Pelican Rapids Resident Faces Multiple Charges in Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County: Kaitlyn Carroll Charged with Third-Degree Murder
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 24, 2024, authorities arrested 26-year-old Kaitlyn Jo Carroll from Elizabeth, Minnesota, on charges of third-degree murder under Minnesota Statute 609.195(b). The charges stem from an incident in early August 2024, where a 28-year-old man was found unresponsive at his residence in rural Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County. Investigators allege… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Kaitlyn Carroll Charged with Third-Degree Murder
Otter Tail County Resident Sentenced for Second-Degree Heroin Possession
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 24, 2024, Laura Chesoi, a 30-year-old resident of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, was sentenced for a second-degree controlled substance crime involving the possession of six grams or more of heroin. This offense falls under Minnesota Statute 152.022, subdivision 2(a)(3), which classifies the possession of six grams or more of… Continue reading Otter Tail County Resident Sentenced for Second-Degree Heroin Possession
Richville Resident Faces Multiple Assault Charges in Otter Tail County
RICHVILLE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Melvin Leroy McCoy, a resident of Richville, Minnesota, has been formally charged in Otter Tail County with one felony count of assault and two misdemeanor counts of domestic assault—specifically, harm and fear. According to court documents, McCoy is accused of causing significant injury by allegedly slamming the female victim’s hand in… Continue reading Richville Resident Faces Multiple Assault Charges in Otter Tail County
Erhard Resident Charged with Violent Threats and Obstruction
ERHARD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 28, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., Otter Tail County emergency services received a text message reporting that an individual, identified as Terry Dean Kadel from rural Erhard, Minnesota, was attempting to inflict harm and set a residence on fire. The complainant indicated a belief that Kadel was under the… Continue reading Erhard Resident Charged with Violent Threats and Obstruction