{"id":43207,"date":"2026-08-15T07:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T12:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=43207"},"modified":"2026-08-12T07:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:40:06","slug":"detroit-lakes-todd-ellingson-booked-on-gun-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-todd-ellingson-booked-on-gun-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes: Todd Ellingson Booked on Gun Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Detroit Lakes: Todd Ellingson Booked on Gun Charges<\/h2>\n

Detroit Lakes<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Todd Stephen Ellingson, 55, was booked into Becker County Jail on August 12, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail booking lists two firearm-related allegations against Ellingson. No estimated release date was listed in the information provided.<\/p>\n

The booking record identifies Ellingson by his full name and age. It also shows the booking date as August 12.<\/p>\n

Two Firearm Allegations Listed<\/h2>\n

The first allegation involves carrying or possessing a pistol without a permit in a public place.<\/p>\n

The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 624.714, subdivision 1a. The entry describes the offense as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The booking information also includes a felony notation for a second or subsequent offense.<\/p>\n

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

\"ToddTodd Stephen Ellingson booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The second allegation involves the intentional discharge of a firearm under circumstances that allegedly endangered safety.<\/p>\n

The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 609.66, subdivision 1a(a)(2).<\/p>\n

That law covers certain dangerous-weapons offenses involving firearm discharge.<\/p>\n

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

Booking Details Remain Limited<\/h2>\n

The information provided does not describe where the alleged firearm incident occurred.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify any injuries, property damage, or other circumstances connected with the allegations.<\/p>\n

No court case number was included in the booking information provided.<\/p>\n

Jail information is available through the Becker County Jail website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A jail booking records an arrest and detention. It does not establish that a person committed a crime.<\/p>\n

The listed allegations may change as prosecutors review evidence and court proceedings move forward.<\/p>\n

Public records can also change as a case moves through the court system.<\/p>\n

Later filings may show charging decisions, hearing dates, court orders, or final case outcomes.<\/p>\n

TRF News is reporting only the booking information available at publication.<\/p>\n

Ellingson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

TRF News will continue following available court and jail records for developments in the case.<\/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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