Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 10, 2025, Alex Michael Streitz, a 35-year-old male, was arrested in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2), which pertains to obstructing legal process by interfering with a peace officer.
According to Minnesota law, obstructing legal process includes intentionally obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a peace officer while the officer is performing official duties. Penalties for this offense vary based on the severity of the act:
- Felony: If the act created a risk of death, substantial bodily harm, or serious property damage, or caused such outcomes, the penalty can be up to five years of imprisonment or a fine up to $10,000, or both.
- Gross Misdemeanor: If the act was accompanied by force or violence, or the threat thereof, the penalty can be up to 364 days of imprisonment or a fine up to $3,000, or both.
- Misdemeanor: In other cases, the penalty can be up to 90 days of imprisonment or a fine up to $1,000, or both.
As of now, specific details regarding the circumstances leading to Streitz’s arrest have not been disclosed. It’s important to note that an arrest does not imply guilt; individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
For more information on recent arrests and inmate custody status in Otter Tail County, the Sheriff’s Office provides an updated custody list.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me