{"id":37171,"date":"2026-07-11T11:14:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T16:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=37171"},"modified":"2026-07-09T06:10:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:10:08","slug":"otter-tail-county-booking-lists-dwi-fleeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/otter-tail-county-booking-lists-dwi-fleeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Otter Tail County Booking Lists DWI, Fleeing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Otter Tail County Booking Lists DWI, Fleeing<\/h2>\n

OTTER TAIL COUNTY<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Morgan Kendrick James Fincher, 30, was booked on July 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

The supplied jail record lists two active charges. Both charges remain allegations and have not resulted in a conviction.<\/p>\n

Two Charges Listed<\/h2>\n

The first charge is fourth-degree driving while impaired. The booking record lists that charge as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The second charge alleges fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. The record lists that charge as a felony.<\/p>\n

The DWI charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.27, subdivision 1. That law defines fourth-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"MorganMorgan Kendrick James Fincher booking photo.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Fleeing Charge Is a Felony<\/h2>\n

The fleeing charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 3. The law covers fleeing an officer using a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

Under that section, the offense is a felony. The maximum listed sentence is three years and one day.<\/p>\n

The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000. Any sentence would depend on a conviction and court ruling.<\/p>\n

The statute is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Booking Details<\/h2>\n

The record lists booking number 002600000608. It marks both charges as active on the supplied booking entry.<\/p>\n

No incident report was included with the provided information. The record did not identify a crash, injuries, or property damage.<\/p>\n

It also did not provide an arrest location. No court date, bail amount, or case number was included.<\/p>\n

Readers can check the Otter Tail County Jail custody list<\/a> for updated information.<\/p>\n

Pending court information may also appear through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n

A booking does not prove guilt. Fincher is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Charges can change after prosecutors review reports and evidence. Courts may also dismiss or reduce filed charges.<\/p>\n

This report is based on the booking entry supplied to TRF News. Later court records may provide more details.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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