{"id":44068,"date":"2026-08-18T11:24:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T16:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44068"},"modified":"2026-08-15T12:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T17:43:58","slug":"fergus-falls-man-faces-4-charges-after-domestic-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-man-faces-4-charges-after-domestic-incident\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls Man Faces 4 Charges After Domestic Incident"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fergus Falls Man Faces 4 Charges After Domestic Incident<\/h2>\n

Fergus Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 John Jason Ressler faces four charges after an alleged domestic incident in Otter Tail County.<\/p>\n

The charges include child endangerment and three misdemeanor domestic assault counts.<\/p>\n

The allegations stem from an incident reported on July 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

The case is filed in Otter Tail County District Court as 56-CR-26-1801.<\/p>\n

Police Respond to West Fir Avenue<\/h2>\n

Fergus Falls police were called to a West Fir Avenue residence at about 9:51 p.m.<\/p>\n

Officers responded after receiving a report of a domestic assault.<\/p>\n

At the residence, investigators spoke with Ressler’s wife about what had happened.<\/p>\n

She said she was in the basement with Ressler and their six-year-old son.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, a physical confrontation began while the family was downstairs.<\/p>\n

Ressler’s wife alleged that he pulled her hair and punched the back of her head.<\/p>\n

She also alleged that Ressler tried to punch her a second time.<\/p>\n

That punch allegedly missed her and struck the six-year-old child in the face.<\/p>\n

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John Jason Ressler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The complaint does not identify the child by name.<\/p>\n

TRF News is withholding identifying details because the child is a minor.<\/p>\n

Four Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Ressler with one gross misdemeanor count of child endangerment.<\/p>\n

The count alleges he recklessly placed a child in a situation likely to cause substantial harm.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Statute 609.378<\/a> addresses neglect and endangerment of children.<\/p>\n

Ressler also faces three misdemeanor domestic assault counts.<\/p>\n

Two counts allege bodily harm or attempted bodily harm against a family or household member.<\/p>\n

Another count alleges an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine for each misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a> covers domestic assault involving family or household members.<\/p>\n

Case Filed in Otter Tail County<\/h2>\n

The court filing includes an order of detention.<\/p>\n

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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