Fergus Falls Man Booked on Assault, Child Charge
OTTER TAIL COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A 47-year-old man was recently booked into the Otter Tail County Jail.
Jail records identify the man as John Jason Ressler. He was booked on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Ressler remained listed as an active inmate when the booking information was released.
Two Charges Listed
The jail record lists one misdemeanor domestic assault charge.
The allegation involves intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm upon another person.
The charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2).
Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
John Jason Ressler booking photo.
The booking record also lists a gross misdemeanor child endangerment charge.
That allegation concerns conduct that could endanger a child’s person or health.
The charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 609.378, subdivision 1(b).
The full statute is available from the Minnesota Legislature’s official statute website.
Case Remains Pending
The limited booking entry did not provide details about the reported incident.
It also did not list a court date, bail amount, or conditions of release.
The charges are allegations and do not prove guilt.
Ressler is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.
Booking information can change after a court hearing or release decision.
The public can check the Otter Tail County Jail in-custody list for current custody information.
Court records may later provide more details about the allegations and future hearings.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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