Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Justin Cruz Malecha, 27, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on January 28, 2025, facing multiple charges, including felony theft and misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
Booking Details:
- Name: Justin Cruz Malecha
- Age: 27
- Location: Otter Tail County, MN
- Booking Date: January 28, 2025
- Charges:
Disorderly Conduct (609.72.1) – Misdemeanor
Felony Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property Without Consent (609.52.2(a)(1)) - Charge Levels: Misdemeanor & Felony
- Status: Active Case
Legal Consequences
- Disorderly conduct can lead to fines, short-term jail time, and mandatory behavioral classes.
- Felony theft in Minnesota carries severe penalties, including hefty fines, restitution orders, and possible imprisonment.
- If convicted, Malecha could face serious legal consequences, depending on the circumstances of the incident and any prior convictions.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the theft allegations or the nature of the disorderly conduct charge. Investigators are still gathering information.
Stay updated for more details on this developing case in Otter Tail County.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRFNews.i234.me