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Pelican Rapids Man Charged in Campground Assault<\/h2>\n

PELICAN RAPIDS<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Montevideo man faces four charges following an alleged assault at a Pelican Rapids campground.<\/p>\n

Ryan John Beery, 48, is charged in Otter Tail County District Court.<\/p>\n

The charges include domestic assault by strangulation and two felony domestic assault counts. He also faces a misdemeanor fleeing charge.<\/p>\n

The case was filed under court number 56-CR-26-1427.<\/p>\n

Assault Reported at Campground<\/h2>\n

The incident was reported at about 6:50 p.m. on June 16, 2026.<\/p>\n

Police responded to Sherin Park and Campground at 221 East Mill Avenue.<\/p>\n

A woman reported that Beery assaulted her inside and outside a camper, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges Beery threw a box fan at the woman twice. It also alleges he strangled her inside the camper.<\/p>\n

The woman reportedly escaped from the camper and went outside. Beery then allegedly threw her onto the ground.<\/p>\n

She told investigators that he strangled her again. She said breathing became difficult during the alleged attacks.<\/p>\n

\"RyanRyan John Beery<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Woman Reported Several Injuries<\/h2>\n

The woman said she was strangled three times during the incident.<\/p>\n

An officer reported seeing redness and bruising around her neck.<\/p>\n

The complaint also describes scrapes and bruises on her knees and legs.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported a large bump on the back of her head. The woman also complained of pain in that area.<\/p>\n

She sought help at Pelican Valley Senior Living after leaving the campground.<\/p>\n

Suspect Allegedly Left on Bicycle<\/h2>\n

Police said Beery rode away on a bicycle as an officer approached the camper.<\/p>\n

The officer activated emergency lights and ordered him to stop.<\/p>\n

Beery allegedly increased his speed and entered an area the squad car could not reach.<\/p>\n

Officers and deputies searched for him but could not find him that evening.<\/p>\n

Beery returned to the Pelican Rapids Police Department the following day, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Four Criminal Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

The strangulation charge carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison. It also carries a possible $5,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Each felony domestic assault charge carries up to five years in prison. Each also carries a possible $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The fleeing charge carries up to 90 days in jail and a possible $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The complaint states that Beery has several qualifying domestic violence convictions from the past ten years.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the relevant laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. They include domestic assault by strangulation<\/a>, domestic assault<\/a>, and fleeing a peace officer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Otter Tail County court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations. Beery is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

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

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