Fergus Falls Man Booked in Firearm Possession Case
FERGUS FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Kelsey Mclane Nelson was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on June 25, 2026.
Nelson, 38, was listed in connection with a felony firearm possession offense.
The jail record lists case number 002600000561.
It also labels Nelson’s custody status as “Served Sentence.”
The brief record does not explain the sentence or provide the original offense date.
Firearm Offense Listed
The listed offense cites Minnesota Statute 624.713, subdivision 1(1).
That provision restricts firearm and ammunition possession by people under 18.
The restriction covers ammunition, pistols, and semiautomatic military-style assault weapons.
State law provides several exceptions for supervised or approved activities.
Those exceptions can include military drills, approved shooting ranges, and safety training.
The jail record does not identify the weapon or ammunition involved.
It also does not state where or when the underlying conduct occurred.
Age Difference Not Explained
The current jail entry lists Nelson as 38 years old.
However, the cited offense applies to possession by someone under 18.
The supplied record does not explain that difference.
It may relate to an older case, but the record provides no confirmation.
The entry also does not include a conviction date or sentencing details.
Readers should not assume the underlying conduct happened during the current booking period.
Penalty Under Minnesota Law
Minnesota Statute 624.713 classifies the cited offense as a felony.
The statute allows a sentence of up to five years in prison.
It also allows a fine of up to $10,000.
A court may impose imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Those are statutory maximums and do not describe Nelson’s actual sentence.
The jail record only states that the sentence status was served.
Jail and Court Information
The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls.
The facility holds both sentenced and unsentenced prisoners.
Otter Tail County District Court is also located in Fergus Falls.
Public case information may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Jail and court records can change after releases or updated filings.
Record Provides Limited Context
This report is based only on the supplied public jail entry.
The entry does not provide the complete history or outcome of the case.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.