Fergus Falls: Matthew Larson Held on OFP Charge
FERGUS FALLS, OTTER TAIL COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Joel Larson was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on June 25, 2026.
Larson, 43, is listed with an active felony charge.
The allegation involves violating an order for protection, often called an OFP.
The jail record cites Minnesota Statute 518B.01, subdivision 14(d)(1).
The entry lists identification number 002600000563.
Felony OFP Allegation
The booking description alleges two or more order-for-protection violations within a 10-year period.
The brief entry does not describe the latest alleged violation.
It also does not identify the protected person or provide an incident location.
No arresting agency, bail amount, or scheduled court date appears in the supplied information.
No police officer names are included in this report.
The active status means the matter remains pending.
It does not show a conviction on the current allegation.
What Minnesota Law Says
Minnesota law creates different penalties for violating an order for protection.
The penalty depends on the circumstances and any qualifying prior convictions.
The cited felony provision applies within 10 years of two or more qualifying convictions.
A conviction can carry up to five years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.
Those are maximum penalties and do not predict a case outcome.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 518B.01 through the state Revisor’s Office.
Booking Details Remain Limited
A jail roster provides basic custody information.
It does not include every fact reviewed by prosecutors or the court.
Formal charges can change after evidence and reports are reviewed.
A judge may later set bail, release conditions, and hearing dates.
The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls.
The county updates its public in-custody list every two hours.
Public filings may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Case Status
A jail booking does not prove guilt.
Larson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Charges, custody status, and hearing dates may change as the case proceeds.
Readers should consult official county and court records for current information.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.