{"id":39904,"date":"2026-07-29T06:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39904"},"modified":"2026-07-25T07:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T12:35:05","slug":"fergus-falls-man-booked-on-firearm-underage-drinking-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-man-booked-on-firearm-underage-drinking-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls Man Booked on Firearm, Underage Drinking Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fergus Falls Man Booked on Firearm, Alcohol Charges<\/h2>\n

Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A 20-year-old man was recently booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on a felony firearm charge and a misdemeanor alcohol-related offense.<\/p>\n

According to jail booking records, Tristen Ryley South<\/strong> was booked on July 25, 2026. The booking lists one active felony charge and one active misdemeanor charge.<\/p>\n

The felony allegation accuses South of possessing ammunition or a firearm after a conviction or juvenile adjudication for a crime of violence. The second charge alleges consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not provide additional details about the incident that led to the arrest. Information regarding the investigation is expected to become available through court filings.<\/p>\n

Felony Firearm Charge<\/h2>\n

The primary charge alleges unlawful possession of ammunition or a firearm under Minnesota Statute 624.713.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law prohibits certain individuals, including those convicted of qualifying violent offenses, from possessing firearms or ammunition.<\/p>\n

The booking information does not identify the firearm, ammunition, or location involved in the case.<\/p>\n

\"TristenBooking photo of Tristen Ryley South.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Alcohol Charge<\/h2>\n

South also faces a misdemeanor charge alleging alcohol consumption by a person under 21 years of age.<\/p>\n

The booking does not indicate where the alleged alcohol violation occurred.<\/p>\n

No information regarding bond, release conditions, or an initial court appearance was included in the jail record.<\/p>\n

Case Remains Pending<\/h2>\n

The charges remain allegations until they are reviewed in court.<\/p>\n

Every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.<\/p>\n

Additional case details are expected to become available after a criminal complaint is filed.<\/p>\n

Readers can learn more about Minnesota criminal statutes through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Current custody information is available from the Otter Tail County Detention Facility<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TRF News will continue to follow this case as more verified court information becomes available.<\/p>\n

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

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

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