Fergus Falls: Mitchell Peterson Booked on DWI

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Mitchell Lee Peterson, 35, was booked on July 14, 2026.

Peterson was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail, according to the provided county record.

The booking record lists one active gross misdemeanor charge.

The allegation involves third-degree driving while impaired with one aggravating factor.

The charge remains an allegation. Peterson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Third-Degree DWI Allegation

The offense is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).

The law covers third-degree DWI cases involving one aggravating factor.

The booking information does not identify the alleged aggravating factor.

It also provides no details about the reported traffic stop.

No alcohol concentration result was included in the information provided.

The record does not list injuries, crashes, or property damage.

The booking entry lists record number 002600000630.

It classifies the alleged DWI offense as an active gross misdemeanor.

The provided information does not include a court date.

It also does not show an estimated release date or bail amount.

Those details may change after Peterson appears before a judge.

Prosecutors may also amend or dismiss charges during the court process.

A jail booking records an arrest and custody status.

It does not establish guilt or confirm a criminal conviction.

Updated custody information may appear on the Otter Tail County custody list.

The county page may later show release or transfer information.

Public case information may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Court records may provide hearing dates, filings, and updated charge information.

Online records may not include every document filed in the case.

Certified records must be obtained through the appropriate court office.

This report is based only on booking details provided to TRF News.

No police officers are named in this report.

No further information about the alleged driving conduct was provided.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.