Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fergus Falls man faces two new charges. The case centers on a move within the county.
Brian Christopher Braton-Gilbuena, 48, of Fergus Falls, is charged with one felony. He also faces one misdemeanor charge.
What he is charged with
- Felony: Predatory offender registration violation (Minn. Stat. 243.166).
- Misdemeanor: Obstructing legal process (Minn. Stat. 609.50).
Background
Braton-Gilbuena must register as a predatory offender until 2041, the complaint says. That duty stems from a 2006 criminal sexual conduct case in Hubbard County.
What investigators say
The complaint says a detective sergeant got a notice on January 13, 2026. The notice said Braton-Gilbuena no longer lived at his listed address in Erhard.
Records showed an eviction from that Erhard home in October 2025, the complaint says. Investigators say he did not file an official address change after the eviction.
The complaint says he emailed the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office in late December. He said he planned to move to Fergus Falls.
He was told he had to complete the change in person, the complaint says. He was told to do that five days before moving.
Arrest details
On January 14, 2026, law enforcement found him at a home on West Summit Avenue. The home was in the 950 block in Fergus Falls.
The complaint says he claimed he already updated his registration. Investigators say he could not name the person who helped him.
The complaint says he refused to fill out the required paperwork. Officers then told him he was under arrest, the complaint says.
During handcuffing, he pulled his wrist away, the complaint says. He also began headbutting a nearby wall, the complaint says.
Officers gained control and took him to the Otter Tail County Detention Facility.
Bail and next steps
Judge Johnathan R. Judd set bail at $1,500 cash with conditions, the court record shows. Other options include a $15,000 bond with conditions, or $30,000 without conditions.
The conditional release terms require him to obey the law. They also require him to appear in court as ordered.
An order of detention was signed on January 15, 2026. The complaint lists an alleged offense date of October 10, 2025.
The case was filed on January 15, 2026.
More information
For public case access, visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch. For registration rules, see the Minnesota BCA.
Otter Tail County also posts a public jail in-custody list. That list can change during the day.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.