Fergus Falls Man Held on Threats, Assault Charges

Fergus Falls Man Held on Threats, Assault Charges

FERGUS FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Dustin Robert Nelson, 44, remains listed at the Otter Tail County Jail.

The county roster shows Nelson was booked on June 9, 2026. His booking number is 002600000506.

The roster lists two active charges. One is a felony threat of violence allegation.

The second is a misdemeanor fifth-degree assault allegation. Both charges remain active on the public roster.

Threats of Violence Charge

The felony charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.

The roster describes the allegation as threats of violence with reckless disregard for risk.

State law covers threats to commit a crime of violence.

It also covers reckless disregard for causing terror or serious public inconvenience.

A conviction under that section can bring up to five years in prison.

The maximum fine is $10,000.

The jail entry does not describe the alleged threat.

It also does not state where the reported incident occurred.

Fifth-Degree Assault Allegation

The misdemeanor count cites Minnesota Statute 609.224, subdivision 1(1).

That provision covers an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.

The roster does not provide details about the alleged act.

It also does not identify any alleged victim.

No bond amount appears beside Nelson’s entry on the county roster.

Official Records May Change

Jail rosters provide a limited summary of custody information.

They do not include every court filing, hearing, or ruling.

The county states that its custody list updates every two hours.

Officials also warn that roster information may be incomplete or outdated.

Readers can review the threats of violence law through the Minnesota Revisor.

The fifth-degree assault law is also available online.

Public case records may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.

Nelson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.