{"id":43757,"date":"2026-08-16T10:05:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T15:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=43757"},"modified":"2026-08-14T10:13:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:13:30","slug":"fergus-falls-troy-jack-booked-on-felony-assault-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-troy-jack-booked-on-felony-assault-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls: Troy Jack Booked on Felony Assault Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Fergus Falls: Troy Jack Booked on Felony Assault Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Fergus Falls<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Troy Hunter Jack, 27, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on August 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The jail roster lists one active felony charge against Jack.<\/p>\n<p>The charge is fourth-degree assault involving a peace officer.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 609.2231, subdivision 1(c)(2).<\/p>\n<p>The law covers intentionally transferring bodily fluids or feces onto a peace officer.<\/p>\n<p>The roster does not describe the full events behind the charge.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify the officer involved.<\/p>\n<p>The charge remains listed as active in the county custody record.<\/p>\n<p>An active charge does not mean a person has been convicted.<\/p>\n<h2>Minnesota Law And Possible Penalties<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law treats this form of fourth-degree assault as a felony.<\/p>\n<p>The statute applies when the alleged target is a peace officer.<\/p>\n<p>The law states that the act must involve an intentional transfer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 500px; width: 261px; height: 175px;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jack-Troy-Hunter.jpg\" alt=\"Troy Hunter Jack mugshot\" \/><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">Troy Hunter Jack \u2014 Otter Tail County Jail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It can include bodily fluids or feces directed at the officer.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction under this section can bring up to three years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>The law also allows a fine of up to $6,000.<\/p>\n<p>Those are maximum penalties under state law.<\/p>\n<p>Any actual sentence would depend on the court and case outcome.<\/p>\n<p>No sentence is reported in Jack&#8217;s current booking entry.<\/p>\n<p>The roster lists the case as active rather than sentenced.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.2231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.2231<\/a> for the full law.<\/p>\n<h2>Otter Tail County Jail Booking<\/h2>\n<p>Jack&#8217;s booking number is 002600000724.<\/p>\n<p>His intake date is listed as August 12.<\/p>\n<p>The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n<p>The facility holds both sentenced and unsentenced prisoners.<\/p>\n<p>County officials provide a public jail custody list online.<\/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>.<\/p>\n<p>Jail records can change as cases move through court.<\/p>\n<p>Charges can also be amended, dismissed, or resolved later.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News will report additional public court or jail updates when verified records become 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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