{"id":42661,"date":"2026-08-12T17:33:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T22:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=42661"},"modified":"2026-08-09T10:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T15:28:40","slug":"fergus-falls-rickey-stevens-booked-on-threat-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-rickey-stevens-booked-on-threat-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls: Rickey Stevens Booked on Threat Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Fergus Falls: Rickey Stevens Booked on Threat Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Fergus Falls<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Rickey Delwyn Stevens, 48, was recently booked into the Otter Tail County Jail.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information lists one active felony charge against Stevens.<\/p>\n<p>Stevens was booked on August 8, 2026, under booking number 002600000712.<\/p>\n<p>The listed charge is threats of violence involving reckless disregard of risk.<\/p>\n<h2>Felony Charge Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n<p>The statute covers threats to commit a crime of violence under certain circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>It includes conduct done with reckless disregard for causing terror or serious public inconvenience.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information classifies the charge against Stevens as a felony.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not provide details about the alleged threat.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify a reported victim or describe what led to the booking.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Stevens-Rickey-Delwyn.jpg\" alt=\"Rickey Delwyn Stevens booking photo\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>Rickey Delwyn Stevens booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>No information supplied with the booking record explains where the alleged incident occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Those details may become available through future court filings or other public records.<\/p>\n<h2>Stevens Booked in Fergus Falls<\/h2>\n<p>The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n<p>The county maintains an online jail custody list for public information.<\/p>\n<p>That list is updated every two hours, according to the county website.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can check the <a href=\"https:\/\/ottertailcounty.gov\/public-safety-law\/detention\/jail-in-custody-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Otter Tail County Jail In Custody List<\/a> for current information.<\/p>\n<p>Information can change as people are released, transferred, or appear in court.<\/p>\n<h2>Minnesota Threats of Violence Law<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law addresses threats of violence under Section 609.713.<\/p>\n<p>The law provides possible criminal penalties when the required elements are proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review the full statute through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The statute allows a sentence of up to five years for a subdivision 1 conviction.<\/p>\n<p>It also allows a fine of up to $10,000, or both.<\/p>\n<h2>Charge Remains an Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking does not mean a person has been convicted.<\/p>\n<p>The charge against Stevens remains an allegation unless proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>The case may change as prosecutors review evidence and court proceedings continue.<\/p>\n<p>Charges may be amended, dismissed, or resolved through later court action.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News will provide updates if additional public information becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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