Fergus Falls: Gehloff Booked on DWI, Assault

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Joshua David Gehloff, 38, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on August 11, 2026.

Booking records list two active allegations against Gehloff.

One charge is a gross misdemeanor DWI allegation involving alcohol.

The second charge is a felony fourth-degree assault allegation involving a peace officer.

DWI Charge Listed

The booking lists Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).

That section covers driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The booking information classifies the charge as a gross misdemeanor.

No blood alcohol level was included in the information provided for this report.

The booking details also did not list the location of the alleged driving conduct.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20 for the state DWI law.

The jail record also lists Minnesota Statute 609.2231, subdivision 1(c)(2).

The booking description says the allegation involves throwing or transferring bodily fluids or feces at a peace officer.

The charge is listed as fourth-degree assault and classified as a felony.

No officer names are included in this report.

The booking information does not describe the alleged incident beyond the listed charge.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2231 for the fourth-degree assault law.

The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls.

Gehloff’s booking number is listed as 002600000721.

The information provided to TRF News listed both charges as active.

It did not include a court disposition, plea, or conviction.

The county publishes an online jail custody list for current inmate information.

A jail booking does not prove that a person committed a crime.

Charges are allegations unless they are proven in court.

Gehloff is presumed innocent unless convicted.

Future court records may provide more information about the allegations and any scheduled hearings.

Those details were not included in the booking information used for this story.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.