Otter Tail County Man Booked in Officer Assault Case
OTTER TAIL COUNTY — (trfnews.i234.me) — Willie Eugene Skinner was booked on June 29, 2026.
He was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail.
Skinner, 30, was listed with an active custody status in the supplied booking record.
The record lists fourth-degree assault involving a peace officer. It also identifies the allegation as a felony.
The cited offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2231, subdivision 1(c)(1).
Booking Record Provides Limited Details
The booking summary alleges that the assault caused demonstrable bodily harm to a peace officer.
However, the summary does not describe the alleged incident. It does not state where the reported assault occurred.
The record does not explain what injuries were reported. It also does not identify the law enforcement agency involved.
No police officer names are included in this report.
The supplied record did not list a bond amount. It also did not include a scheduled court appearance.
Minnesota Law Covers Alleged Bodily Harm
Minnesota law addresses fourth-degree assault involving peace officers under the cited statute.
The section covers an alleged physical assault causing demonstrable bodily harm to an officer.
The law classifies that allegation as a felony. A conviction can carry up to three years in prison.
A court may also impose a fine of up to $6,000. Any sentence depends on the case facts.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2231 through the state Revisor’s Office.
A jail booking is not proof of guilt. Prosecutors must decide whether formal charges are supported by evidence.
Custody and Court Information
The Otter Tail County custody list provides public jail information.
The county states that its online list updates every two hours. Custody status can change after court action.
Readers should check the county roster for the latest available information.
Court filings may later appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The service provides access to many public district court records. Some documents may be delayed or restricted.
The initial allegation may also change after prosecutors review reports and other evidence.
Skinner will have an opportunity to respond to any charge filed in court.
Willie Eugene Skinner is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.