Fergus Falls: Mitchell Peterson Faces Two Felonies
Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Mitchell Lee Peterson, 35, was booked into custody on September 11, 2026.
The custody record lists booking number 002600000818.
Peterson is listed with two active felony charges.
One charge alleges theft involving movable property taken or used without consent.
The second charge alleges fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
Felony Theft Charge Listed
The theft charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1).
The law covers intentionally taking, using, transferring, concealing, or keeping another person’s movable property without consent.
The law also requires intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property.
The jail entry classifies Peterson’s theft charge as a felony.
The supplied record does not identify the property allegedly involved.
Mitchell Lee Peterson
It also does not provide an estimated value for the property.
Minnesota theft penalties can depend on the property’s value and type.
The booking record does not provide enough detail to explain the felony classification.
Fifth-Degree Drug Charge
Peterson also faces a fifth-degree controlled substance possession charge.
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.025.
The law covers possession of certain Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substances.
It can also cover qualifying controlled substance residue found in drug paraphernalia.
The custody record does not identify the alleged controlled substance.
It also does not provide the alleged amount or weight.
Fifth-degree possession penalties can vary under Minnesota law.
Very small amounts can qualify for gross misdemeanor treatment in certain circumstances.
Other cases can carry felony-level penalties.
The jail record lists Peterson’s drug charge as a felony.
Case Listed as Active
Both charges are listed as active in the supplied custody record.
The record does not describe the events leading to Peterson’s arrest.
No police officer names are included in this report.
The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls.
An arrest and jail booking do not establish guilt.
The charges against Mitchell Lee Peterson remain allegations during the court process.
Peterson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Readers can search court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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