{"id":39898,"date":"2026-07-29T07:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T12:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39898"},"modified":"2026-07-25T07:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T12:27:07","slug":"otter-tail-county-grant-burnison-faces-felony-drug-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/otter-tail-county-grant-burnison-faces-felony-drug-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Otter Tail County: Grant Burnison Faces Felony Drug Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fergus Falls Man Booked on DWI and Drug Charges<\/h2>\n

Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A Fergus Falls area man is facing multiple criminal charges after being booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on July 25, 2026.<\/p>\n

According to jail records, 40-year-old Grant Kelly Burnison<\/strong> was booked on several active charges, including third-degree driving while impaired, operating a motor vehicle with Schedule I or II drugs or their metabolites in his system, and fifth-degree drug possession.<\/p>\n

The booking lists one felony charge and two misdemeanor-level offenses. The allegations remain pending in court.<\/p>\n

Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Burnison is accused of third-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota law. The charge includes one aggravating factor, making it a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

He is also charged with operating a motor vehicle while any amount of a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance, or its metabolite, was present in his body.<\/p>\n

In addition, Burnison faces a felony fifth-degree controlled substance charge. The allegation involves possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance or drug paraphernalia containing residue. The booking specifically states the charge does not involve cannabis or hemp.<\/p>\n

\"GrantGrant Kelly Burnison booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Case Status<\/h2>\n

The booking record does not include details about the traffic stop or investigation that led to the arrest.<\/p>\n

Court records are expected to provide additional information as the case moves through the legal system.<\/p>\n

Anyone charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

About the Charges<\/h2>\n

Third-degree DWI is a serious offense under Minnesota law. It can carry enhanced penalties when aggravating factors are present.<\/p>\n

Fifth-degree controlled substance possession is generally charged when prohibited drugs or qualifying drug residue are allegedly found.<\/p>\n

Readers can learn more about Minnesota impaired driving laws by visiting the Minnesota Department of Public Safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Information about Minnesota criminal statutes is available through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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