Fergus Falls Man Held in Out-of-State Fugitive Case
FERGUS FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Brian Steven Pearson, 52, remains listed at the Otter Tail County Jail.
The county roster shows Pearson was booked on June 17, 2026.
His booking number is 002600000535.
The roster lists one active entry under Minnesota Statute 629.13.
It labels the matter “Fugitive from Justice from Another State.”
The public entry does not name the other state.
It also does not identify the underlying charge or court.
What Minnesota Law Says
Minnesota Statute 629.13 addresses people accused of crimes in other states.
It can also cover people who allegedly escaped custody.
The statute may apply after alleged violations of bail, probation, or parole.
A Minnesota judge may issue a warrant after receiving a qualifying complaint.
The warrant directs an officer to apprehend the named person.
The person must then appear before an available judge.
The jail roster does not explain which provision applies to Pearson.
It provides only the listed fugitive status.
No Bond Amount Listed
No bond amount appears beside Pearson’s entry on the current roster.
That does not confirm whether the release is unavailable.
A judge may address custody during an extradition proceeding.
The court orders control any release terms or transfer decisions.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch publishes an Extradition Statement of Rights.
The form describes rights for people facing extradition proceedings.
Extradition commonly involves a request from another state.
However, the roster does not confirm whether such a request was filed.
Limited Public Details
Jail rosters provide brief custody information.
They do not contain every warrant, complaint, hearing, or court order.
The roster does not state where Pearson was arrested.
It also provides no details about the alleged out-of-state case.
Readers can check the official Otter Tail County custody list for updates.
The county warns that online information may change or be incomplete.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 629.13 through the state Revisor.
The listed status is not a Minnesota conviction.
It also does not prove the underlying out-of-state allegation.
Pearson is entitled to due process.
Any criminal allegation remains unproven unless established in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.