FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Robert Poppler, 29, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The booking record lists two assault-related allegations, including a felony third-degree assault offense.
The second allegation involves misdemeanor domestic assault and the intentional infliction or attempted infliction of bodily harm.
Both offenses are marked as active in the supplied jail record.
Felony Third-Degree Assault Allegation
According to the supplied Otter Tail County Jail information, Poppler faces a felony-level third-degree assault allegation.
The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.223, Subdivision 1.
The statute addresses assault resulting in substantial bodily harm.
Minnesota law defines substantial bodily harm to include certain fractures or significant temporary injuries.
The booking information does not describe the alleged injuries or explain how they occurred.
It also does not identify the location or time of the alleged incident.
Domestic Assault Allegation
The second listed allegation involves misdemeanor domestic assault under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, Subdivision 1(2).
This provision addresses intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm against a family or household member.
The booking record does not identify the alleged victim or describe the relationship between the parties.
It also does not establish whether the two listed allegations resulted from the same incident.
No additional details about the reported circumstances were included in the supplied information.
What Minnesota Law Says
Under Minnesota Statute 609.223, third-degree assault involving substantial bodily harm is a felony.
A conviction under this provision can carry up to five years in prison.
The statute also allows a fine of up to $10,000, or both imprisonment and a fine.
Meanwhile, Minnesota Statute 609.2242 defines the listed domestic assault offense as a misdemeanor.
Actual penalties depend on the court’s findings and applicable sentencing laws.
Otter Tail County Jail Booking Details
Poppler’s booking date is listed as November 1, 2026.
The booking identifier is 002600000971.
Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
The facility operates under the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.
The supplied information does not include a booking time, bond amount, or estimated release date.
It also does not identify a scheduled court hearing.
Court Information and Case Status
Readers can check the Otter Tail County Jail In Custody List for updated information.
Public court records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The supplied booking entry does not confirm whether prosecutors have filed a formal criminal complaint.
The active status of the listed allegations does not establish guilt or a final court outcome.
An arrest or jail booking is not a criminal conviction.
Poppler is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Further information about the allegations was not available in the supplied booking record.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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