Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Garhok Khor Gatchay, age 26, is currently being held in Otter Tail County on a series of serious charges, including felony carjacking and multiple misdemeanors.
Court records indicate Gatchay is facing the following active charges:
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Felony: Third-Degree Carjacking under Minnesota Statute 609.247.4
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Gross Misdemeanor: Interfering with a 911 Emergency Call under 609.78.2(1)
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Misdemeanor: Theft (Taking or Using Property Without Consent) under 609.52.2(a)(1)
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Misdemeanor: Intentional Property Damage (4th Degree) under 609.595.3
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Misdemeanor: Reckless Driving under 169.13.1(a)
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Misdemeanor: Fleeing a Peace Officer on Foot under 609.487.6
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Gross Misdemeanor: Obstructing Legal Process/Interfering with a Peace Officer under 609.50.1(2)
Gatchay was booked into custody on March 21, 2025, with multiple active cases pending in the Otter Tail County court system.
Authorities have not yet released additional details on the circumstances of the alleged carjacking or the chain of events that led to the other charges. We will provide further updates as the investigation and court proceedings progress.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for trfnews.i234.me.
Did you know?
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Minnesota’s third-degree carjacking statute applies to situations where force or threats are not present but the act still constitutes an unlawful taking of a vehicle.
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Interfering with a 911 call is a gross misdemeanor offense in Minnesota, often linked to domestic or criminal incidents.
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Fleeing law enforcement on foot while committing other crimes can lead to compounded charges and sentencing.