Fergus Falls: Bryan Vanderlind Faces 3 Charges

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Bryan Joseph Vanderlind, 43, was booked into custody on September 17, 2026.

Otter Tail County jail records list three active misdemeanor charges against Vanderlind.

The charges involve disorderly conduct, obstruction of legal process, and fifth-degree assault.

Vanderlind’s booking number is listed as 002600000846.

The booking record does not provide detailed facts about the incident behind the charges.

Disorderly Conduct Charge

One charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(3).

The booking describes the offense as disorderly conduct involving offensive or abusive behavior.

The listed language also includes boisterous, noisy, or obscene conduct.

Minnesota law applies when qualifying conduct could alarm, anger, or disturb others.

It can also apply when the conduct could provoke an assault or breach of peace.

The jail record does not describe the specific conduct allegedly involving Vanderlind.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.72 for the full law.

Vanderlind also faces a misdemeanor obstruction charge under Minnesota Statute 609.50.

The cited subsection involves obstructing, hindering, or preventing the lawful execution of legal process.

The provision can also involve interfering with the apprehension of another person.

The public booking record does not explain what legal process was allegedly obstructed.

No individual police officer names are included in this report.

The full law is available under Minnesota Statute 609.50.

A third misdemeanor charge involves fifth-degree assault.

The charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.224, subdivision 1(2).

That provision covers intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm upon another person.

The jail record does not identify an alleged victim.

It also does not describe any alleged injury or physical contact.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.224 for additional information.

The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls.

The supplied jail record lists all three charges as active.

It does not provide a final court disposition.

Public court records may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Jail and court information can change as proceedings continue.

A booking or criminal charge does not establish guilt.

The final outcome is determined through the court process.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.