Fergus Falls: Troy Jack Booked on Felony Assault Charge

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Troy Hunter Jack, 27, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on August 12, 2026.

The jail roster lists one active felony charge against Jack.

The charge is fourth-degree assault involving a peace officer.

The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 609.2231, subdivision 1(c)(2).

The law covers intentionally transferring bodily fluids or feces onto a peace officer.

The roster does not describe the full events behind the charge.

It also does not identify the officer involved.

The charge remains listed as active in the county custody record.

An active charge does not mean a person has been convicted.

Minnesota Law And Possible Penalties

Minnesota law treats this form of fourth-degree assault as a felony.

The statute applies when the alleged target is a peace officer.

The law states that the act must involve an intentional transfer.

It can include bodily fluids or feces directed at the officer.

A conviction under this section can bring up to three years in prison.

The law also allows a fine of up to $6,000.

Those are maximum penalties under state law.

Any actual sentence would depend on the court and case outcome.

No sentence is reported in Jack’s current booking entry.

The roster lists the case as active rather than sentenced.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2231 for the full law.

Jack’s booking number is 002600000724.

His intake date is listed as August 12.

The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls.

The facility holds both sentenced and unsentenced prisoners.

County officials provide a public jail custody list online.

Jail records can change as cases move through court.

Charges can also be amended, dismissed, or resolved later.

TRF News will report additional public court or jail updates when verified records become available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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