Detroit Lakes Booking: Two Gun Charges Listed
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Devon James Hanks, 28, was booked into the Becker County Jail on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
The booking information lists two alleged weapons offenses under Minnesota law. No estimated release date was included in the available record.
The entry identifies Hanks by full name and lists his age as 28. It records a booking date of June 28, 2026.
Charges Listed in Jail Record
Hanks is accused of carrying a pistol while under the influence of a controlled substance. The listed statute is Minnesota Statute 624.7142, subdivision 1(1).
The record also lists reckless handling or use of a dangerous weapon. That allegation is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.66, subdivision 1(a)(1).
Readers can review the law on the Minnesota pistol law page.
The Minnesota dangerous weapons law page also provides the official text.
Booking Details Remain Limited
The jail entry does not describe the events leading to the booking. It also does not identify where the reported conduct happened.
The supplied record does not name any victims or report injuries. It also offers no details about the evidence in the case.
No court outcome, bail amount, or release date was provided with the supplied information. Those details may appear later in court records.
Initial jail labels may differ from charges later filed in court. Court documents become the official record after prosecutors review the case.
The Becker County Jail is located in Detroit Lakes. More information is available on the official Becker County Jail website.
A jail booking does not prove guilt. The listed charges remain allegations.
Hanks is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Public Record Notice
This report is based on booking information available for June 28, 2026. Records can change as a case moves through court.
Readers seeking updates should check Minnesota court records or contact the Becker County District Court.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.