Detroit Lakes: Ratzlaff Booked on False ID Charge

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Kenisha Precious Ratzlaff was booked into the Becker County Jail on Sept. 4, 2026.

Ratzlaff, 27, is listed on one misdemeanor charge in the jail record.

The charge alleges giving false identifying information to a peace officer.

The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 609.506, subdivision 1.

False Information Charge Listed

The jail entry lists the charge as giving a false name, birthdate, or identification card.

The available booking record does not say which type of information was allegedly false.

It also does not describe the circumstances that led to the booking.

No police officer names are included in this report.

Minnesota Statute 609.506 addresses false identifying information given to peace officers.

Subdivision 1 applies when the conduct is allegedly intended to obstruct justice.

Kenisha Precious Ratzlaff booking photo

Kenisha Precious Ratzlaff | Becker County Jail booking photo

The statute includes giving a fictitious name other than a nickname.

It also includes giving a false date of birth.

A false or fraudulently altered identification card is also covered.

The law applies during certain lawful police inquiries.

Those can include inquiries connected with a lawful stop or arrest.

The statute classifies a violation of subdivision 1 as a misdemeanor.

Misdemeanors in Minnesota can carry up to 90 days in jail.

They can also carry a fine of up to $1,000.

Those are maximum penalties and do not represent a sentence against Ratzlaff.

Any penalty would depend on a conviction and the court process.

The booking information does not list a final court outcome.

Ratzlaff was booked at the Becker County Jail in Detroit Lakes.

The jail is located at 1428 Stony Road.

Readers can visit the Becker County Jail website for facility information.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The misdemeanor charge against Ratzlaff remains an allegation unless proven in court.

The booking record does not provide a detailed criminal complaint.

Additional court records may provide more information about the alleged incident.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.