Fergus Falls: Joseph Sewell Faces 2 Charges

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph Tyrese Sewell, 22, was booked into custody on September 16, 2026.

Otter Tail County jail information lists two active misdemeanor charges against Sewell.

One charge involves allegedly interfering with a peace officer.

The second charge involves misdemeanor domestic assault.

Sewell’s booking number is listed as 002600000842.

The public booking entry does not provide detailed facts about the alleged incident.

Obstruction Charge Listed

The obstruction charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).

That section addresses intentionally obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a peace officer.

The officer must be performing official duties when the alleged conduct occurs.

The jail roster classifies Sewell’s listed offense as a misdemeanor.

The booking information does not describe how Sewell allegedly interfered with an officer.

It also does not state whether any force or physical contact was alleged.

No individual police officer names are included in this report.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.50 for the complete law.

Sewell also faces an active misdemeanor domestic assault charge.

The charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2).

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

The alleged conduct must involve a family or household member under the statute.

The booking record does not identify the alleged victim.

It also does not describe any alleged injury.

No detailed probable cause statement appears in the supplied jail information.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242 for more information.

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

The jail record lists both of Sewell’s charges as active.

The supplied information does not show a final court disposition.

Current county information is available through the Otter Tail County Jail website.

Available court records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Jail and court records 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.