Fergus Falls Jail Books Ronald Kness on License Charge

Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Ronald Ira Kness, 55, was booked into the county jail. The booking date was August 6, 2026.

The booking record lists an active gross misdemeanor traffic charge. The listed offense is driving after license cancellation as inimical to public safety.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5. That law covers certain cases involving a canceled or denied driving privilege.

Booking Information

The jail entry identifies Kness as a 55-year-old man. The record lists booking number 002600000703.

The booking date is August 6, 2026. The charge status is listed as active.

The provided booking information does not include details about the traffic stop. It also does not identify the arrest location.

No court date, bail amount, or case outcome was included in the information provided.

About the Charge

Minnesota law classifies a violation of section 171.24, subdivision 5, as a gross misdemeanor.

The law applies when a person drives after a qualifying license cancellation or denial. It also requires notice of that cancellation or denial.

The official statute can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

A booking entry reports an arrest or detention. It does not establish that a person has been convicted.

Formal charges may later be filed, changed, or dismissed through the court process. Any court filing would provide more detail about the allegation.

Otter Tail County Jail

The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. County information is available through the Otter Tail County website.

The booking information supplied for this report lists Kness as recently booked. It identifies the charge as active at the time.

Additional information may become available through court records. Those records may include hearing dates, charging documents, and case status.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.