Fergus Falls Booking Lists Controlled-Substance DWI

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Robert Leonard Thompson, 61, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on July 27, 2026.

The jail record lists an active misdemeanor driving while impaired allegation.

The allegation says Thompson operated a motor vehicle while under a controlled substance’s influence.

The record also classifies the alleged offense as fourth-degree driving while impaired.

A jail booking does not prove guilt.

Thompson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.

Booking Record

The supplied entry lists booking number 002600000674.

It identifies the custody status as active.

No court date, bail amount, or expected release date appeared in the supplied information.

Those details may change after a court hearing or custody review.

The record does not identify the alleged substance.

It also does not describe testing, the arrest location, or events before the booking.

The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(2).

That section covers operating a vehicle while under a controlled substance’s influence.

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

The record also cites Minnesota Statute 169A.27.

That statute classifies qualifying DWI violations as fourth-degree offenses.

Fourth-degree DWI is a misdemeanor under Minnesota law.

The supplied record does not list a crash, injury, or property damage.

No other charges appeared in the information provided.

The case may move through Minnesota District Court.

A judge may address release terms, legal representation, and future hearing dates.

Prosecutors may amend or dismiss charges after reviewing the available evidence.

The case could end through dismissal, an agreement, or a trial.

The Otter Tail County jail roster provides official custody information.

The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls.

Jail records can change after a release, transfer, or court order.

Readers should rely on official court records for the final outcome.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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