Detroit Lakes: Washington Booked in Order Case

Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Washington, 72, was booked on July 15, 2026.

The booking was recorded at the Becker County Jail in Detroit Lakes.

The jail entry lists one alleged misdemeanor offense. It involves a reported violation of an order for protection.

Offense Listed by the Jail

The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 518B.01, subdivision 14(b).

The listed offense is described as violating an order for protection. The jail classified the allegation as a misdemeanor.

An order for protection is issued by a court. It can place limits on contact or conduct.

The exact terms of the order were not included in the supplied booking information.

The record also did not explain the conduct behind the alleged violation.

No estimated release date appeared in the information provided. Bail and court dates were also not listed.

A jail booking shows that someone entered custody. It does not prove that the person committed a crime.

Prosecutors may review reports before filing formal charges. Filed charges may differ from the first jail description.

Washington has not been reported as convicted in the supplied information.

Future court filings could provide more details. Those records may include hearing dates, release terms, or case outcomes.

Readers can review the cited law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Official jail information is available through the Becker County Jail website.

Jail rosters and court records can change without notice. Readers should check official sources for the newest information.

Washington is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

This report is based on the booking details supplied for July 15, 2026.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.

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