Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 9, 2025, authorities in Otter Tail County arrested 31-year-old Brooke Faye Hammer. She faces charges under Minnesota Statute 169A.25.1(b) for second-degree driving while impaired (DWI) and refusal to submit to a chemical test, as well as under Statute 609.222.1 for second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Revisor According to… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Brooke Faye Hammer Charged with DWI and Assault
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Justin Michael Hanson Faces Multiple Charges in Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 6, 2025, Justin Michael Hanson, aged 39, was sentenced in Otter Tail County for violating Minnesota Statute 171.24.5, which pertains to driving after cancellation deemed inimical to public safety. This offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota. Hanson is also facing several active charges with scheduled court… Continue reading Justin Michael Hanson Faces Multiple Charges in Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County Arrest: Duke Walter Muckey Charged with Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
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. Revisor According to… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Duke Walter Muckey Charged with Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County Arrests Jose Miguel Carrasco Ramirez for Third-Degree Burglary
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 6, 2025, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested Jose Miguel Carrasco Ramirez. He faces two active felony charges under Minnesota Statute 609.582.3(a) for third-degree burglary, which involves entering a building without consent with the intent to commit theft or a felony. Minnesota Court Records Online According to the… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrests Jose Miguel Carrasco Ramirez for Third-Degree Burglary
Otter Tail County: Cyrus Lee Olson Arrested for Restraining Order Violation
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 8, 2025, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested 21-year-old male, Cyrus Lee Olson. The arrest was made under Minnesota Statute 609.748.6(b), which pertains to the violation of a harassment restraining order with knowledge of its existence. Revisor Legal Context Minnesota Statute 609.748.6(b) classifies the violation of a harassment… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Cyrus Lee Olson Arrested for Restraining Order Violation
Valley City Woman Charged with Major Methamphetamine Trafficking in Fergus Falls
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 5, 2025, law enforcement in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, arrested Kerri Lee Johnson of Valley City, North Dakota, on serious drug-related charges. According to court documents, Johnson reported to police that her friend had committed suicide behind a residence near the river. Upon investigation, authorities found no evidence supporting… Continue reading Valley City Woman Charged with Major Methamphetamine Trafficking in Fergus Falls
Otter Tail County Arrest: Jonathan Michael Tripp Detained for Registration Non-Compliance
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 27, 2024, authorities in Otter Tail County arrested Jonathan Michael Tripp, 62, for failing to comply with predatory offender registration requirements as mandated by Minnesota Statute § 243.166, subdivision 5(a)(1). This statute requires individuals convicted of certain offenses to register their current address with law enforcement agencies. Non-compliance is… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Jonathan Michael Tripp Detained for Registration Non-Compliance
Otter Tail County Arrest: Jahneah Star Warren Charged with Second-Degree Assault
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 1, 2025, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 28-year-old Jahneah Star Warren. She faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.222, subdivision 1, which pertains to assault in the second degree involving a dangerous weapon. Revisor According to Minnesota law, an individual who assaults another person with a dangerous… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Jahneah Star Warren Charged with Second-Degree Assault
Otter Tail County Arrests David Tieman for Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 14, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 37-year-old David Duane Donald Tieman. The arrest was made on charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under Minnesota Statute 609.345, subdivision 1(a), which pertains to engaging in sexual contact using coercion. Revisor Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota involves… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrests David Tieman for Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Zachary Seaburg Arrested in Otter Tail County for Multiple Offenses
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 7, 2024, 24-year-old Zachary Allan Michael Seaburg was arrested in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He faces charges of escape from custody under Minnesota Statute 609.485.2(1) Revisor fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle under Statute 609.487.6 and fifth-degree drug possession under Statute 152.025.2(1) According to… Continue reading Zachary Seaburg Arrested in Otter Tail County for Multiple Offenses
Otter Tail County Arrest: Wiley Nash Tschida Charged with Burglary and Theft
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 2, 2024, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office arrested Wiley Nash Tschida, age 31, from Perham, Minnesota. Tschida faces charges of felony third-degree burglary and gross misdemeanor theft. These charges are associated with a series of thefts involving firearms, cash, and other valuables, primarily targeting vehicles since October 2024.… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Wiley Nash Tschida Charged with Burglary and Theft
Otter Tail County: Sarah Lee Walker Sentenced for Threats of Violence
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 30, 2024, authorities in Otter Tail County arrested 59-year-old Sarah Lee Walker. She was charged under Minnesota Statute 609.713.1 for making threats of violence with reckless disregard for risk. Following legal proceedings, Walker received a sentence corresponding to the charges. Details regarding the specific nature of the threats, the… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Sarah Lee Walker Sentenced for Threats of Violence
Otter Tail County Arrest: Cody William Thomas Charged with Drug Possession and DWI
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 22, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested 37-year-old Cody William Thomas. He faces charges including a felony for fifth-degree possession of controlled substances, specifically Schedule I-IV drugs excluding small amounts of marijuana, under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1). Additionally, Thomas is charged with a misdemeanor for operating a motor… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Cody William Thomas Charged with Drug Possession and DWI
Sean Weber Arrested in Otter Tail County for Assault, Arson, and Fleeing Law Enforcement
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 5, 2024, law enforcement officers arrested 49-year-old Sean Raymond Weber in Otter Tail County. The arrest followed an incident where Weber allegedly assaulted a victim, attempted to set fire to a camper, and fled from deputies in a vehicle. According to court documents, deputies from the Otter Tail County… Continue reading Sean Weber Arrested in Otter Tail County for Assault, Arson, and Fleeing Law Enforcement
Otter Tail County Arrest: Garret Richard Moses Charged with Firearm Violations
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 2, 2025, law enforcement authorities in Otter Tail County arrested 19-year-old Garret Richard Moses. Moses faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.67, subdivision 2(a), which prohibits the ownership, possession, or operation of a machine gun, trigger activator, or machine gun conversion kit. Additionally, he is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.667,… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Garret Richard Moses Charged with Firearm Violations
Otter Tail County: Mario Santos Monjares Sentenced for DWI Offenses
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On August 20, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 34-year-old Mario Santos Monjares. He was charged with gross misdemeanor violations under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1) for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and 169A.20.1(5) for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 within… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Mario Santos Monjares Sentenced for DWI Offenses
Jose Luis Rodriguez Arrested in Otter Tail County for Check Forgery
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 2, 2025, Jose Luis Rodriguez, a 29-year-old male, was arrested in Otter Tail County. He was charged under Minnesota Statute 609.631.3 for check forgery with intent to defraud. Revisor According to Minnesota law, check forgery involves falsely making or altering a check with the intent to defraud. Penalties vary… Continue reading Jose Luis Rodriguez Arrested in Otter Tail County for Check Forgery
Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Threats of Violence
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 12, 2024, Tanner John Hultin, a 33-year-old resident of Otter Tail County, was arrested and subsequently sentenced under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1, which pertains to threats of violence made with reckless disregard for risk. Revisor Case Details Hultin was charged with making threats of violence, demonstrating reckless disregard… Continue reading Otter Tail County Man Sentenced for Threats of Violence
Otter Tail County Arrests: Aaron Lee Mohrmann Charged with Felony Domestic Assault
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On June 25, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested 31-year-old Aaron Lee Mohrmann. He was charged with felony domestic assault under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.4, which pertains to committing an act with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death, or intentionally inflicting or attempting to… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrests: Aaron Lee Mohrmann Charged with Felony Domestic Assault
Otter Tail County: Michelle Rae Merz Arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Restraining Order Violation
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 31, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested 46-year-old Michelle Rae Merz. She faces charges under Minnesota Statutes 609.72.1(3) for disorderly conduct, specifically engaging in offensive, abusive, boisterous, noisy, or obscene behavior. Additionally, she is charged under Minnesota Statutes 609.748.6(a) for violating a restraining order. According to the… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Michelle Rae Merz Arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Restraining Order Violation
Otter Tail County Arrest: Jose Perez Ramires Charged with First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 30, 2024, law enforcement authorities in Otter Tail County apprehended 23-year-old Jose Perez Ramires. He faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.342.1(a), which pertains to first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration accompanied by the victim’s fear of great bodily harm. Legal Context Minnesota Statute 609.342.1(a) defines first-degree criminal sexual conduct… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Jose Perez Ramires Charged with First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Otter Tail County: Cody Lane Kirschbaum Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 3, 2024, Cody Lane Kirschbaum, a 29-year-old male, was sentenced in Otter Tail County. He faced charges under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1) for fifth-degree possession of controlled substances, specifically Schedule I-IV drugs, excluding small amounts of marijuana. Additionally, Kirschbaum was charged under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2) for operating a motor vehicle… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Cody Lane Kirschbaum Sentenced for Drug Possession and DWI
Otter Tail County Arrest: Dennis Nathaniel Lockett Charged with Restraining Order Violation
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 16, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 39-year-old Dennis Nathaniel Lockett. The arrest was made on charges of violating a harassment restraining order, as defined under Minnesota Statute 609.748.6(a). Revisor According to Minnesota law, a violation of a restraining order occurs when an individual knowingly disobeys… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Dennis Nathaniel Lockett Charged with Restraining Order Violation
Otter Tail County: Kyle Hubrig Arrested for Assault and Kidnapping
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On November 17, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, arrested 39-year-old Kyle Lance Hubrig. The arrest followed allegations from a local woman who reported being assaulted by Hubrig, whom she had met three weeks prior. TRF News Charges Filed Hubrig faces multiple charges, including: Kidnapping to Commit Great Bodily… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Kyle Hubrig Arrested for Assault and Kidnapping
Anna Marie Gnahn Charged with First-Degree Property Damage in Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 24, 2024, Anna Marie Gnahn, aged 40, was arrested in Otter Tail County under Minnesota Statute 609.595, subdivision 1(4). This statute pertains to first-degree criminal damage to property, specifically when the damage reduces the property’s value by more than $1,000, as measured by repair and replacement costs Revisor .… Continue reading Anna Marie Gnahn Charged with First-Degree Property Damage in Otter Tail County
Cole Franzen Arrested in Otter Tail County on Multiple Charges
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 14, 2024, Cole Edward Franzen, aged 28, was arrested in Otter Tail County. The charges against him are as follows: Domestic Assault by Strangulation (Felony): This charge is defined under Minnesota Statute 609.2247 as intentionally impeding normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat… Continue reading Cole Franzen Arrested in Otter Tail County on Multiple Charges
Otter Tail County Arrest: Amar Kovacevic Charged with Aggravated Robbery and Assault
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On November 19, 2024, law enforcement authorities in Otter Tail County arrested 30-year-old Amar M. Kovacevic. He is charged with first-degree aggravated robbery under Minnesota Statute 609.245.1 and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon under Minnesota Statute 609.222.1. First-degree aggravated robbery, as defined by Minnesota law, involves committing a robbery while… Continue reading Otter Tail County Arrest: Amar Kovacevic Charged with Aggravated Robbery and Assault
Otter Tail County Arrests Christopher James Ozmun for Terroristic Threats
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
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