Fergus Falls Man Held on Murder, Robbery Charges

Cyrus Lee Olson
Cyrus Lee Olson

Fergus Falls Man Held on Murder, Robbery Charges

FERGUS FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Cyrus Lee Olson, 23, remains listed at the Otter Tail County Jail.

The county roster shows Olson was booked on February 7, 2026.

His booking number is 002600000124. The roster lists four active felony charges.

The charges include second-degree murder, first-degree aggravated robbery, first-degree burglary, and second-degree assault.

The roster lists a $1 million bond without conditions. It also lists a $500,000 bond with conditions.

Second-Degree Murder Charge

The murder charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.19, subdivision 1.

That section covers intentional murder without premeditation and certain drive-by shooting deaths.

The public jail entry does not identify the specific legal theory alleged.

A conviction under the cited section can bring up to 40 years in prison.

Robbery and Burglary Charges

Olson also faces first-degree aggravated robbery under Minnesota Statute 609.245, subdivision 1.

The law covers robbery involving a dangerous weapon, an apparent weapon, or bodily harm.

A conviction can bring up to 20 years in prison. The maximum fine is $35,000.

Cyrus Lee Olson booking photo
Cyrus Lee Olson booking photo. Source: Otter Tail County Jail.

The burglary count cites Minnesota Statute 609.582, subdivision 1(b).

That section applies when someone allegedly possesses a dangerous weapon or explosive during a burglary.

A conviction can bring up to 20 years in prison. The maximum fine is $35,000.

Second-Degree Assault Charge

The fourth count alleges second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.

The allegation also involves substantial bodily harm, according to the jail roster.

The charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.222, subdivision 2.

A conviction can bring up to ten years in prison. The maximum fine is $20,000.

The roster does not describe the alleged incident. It also does not identify any alleged victim.

The entry provides no details about the alleged weapon or reported injuries.

Case Information May Change

Jail records provide only a brief account of charges and custody status.

They do not include every complaint, hearing, or court order.

The county says its custody list updates every two hours.

Officials warn the information may be incomplete or outdated.

Readers can review the cited laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Public filings may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.

Olson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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