{"id":44139,"date":"2026-08-19T12:52:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T17:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44139"},"modified":"2026-08-15T18:29:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T23:29:48","slug":"fergus-falls-man-charged-in-845-walmart-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-man-charged-in-845-walmart-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls Man Charged in $845 Walmart Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fergus Falls Man Charged in $845 Walmart Theft<\/h2>\n

Fergus Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Fargo man faces a gross misdemeanor theft charge in Otter Tail County.<\/p>\n

Sultan Jamal Osman is accused of taking more than $845 in merchandise from a Fergus Falls Walmart.<\/p>\n

The alleged theft happened on August 17, 2025, according to an Otter Tail County criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

Surveillance Video Reviewed<\/h2>\n

Police reviewed a Walmart loss prevention report during the investigation.<\/p>\n

Investigators also examined surveillance footage from the store, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The video allegedly showed Osman moving through the store while placing merchandise inside a shopping cart.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors say Osman eventually entered the meat department.<\/p>\n

He allegedly waited until fewer people were nearby before collecting a large amount of meat.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Osman placed the meat inside a large plastic storage tote.<\/p>\n

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Sultan Jamal Osman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Osman then allegedly moved toward the produce and deli section.<\/p>\n

Investigators say Osman continued directly toward the grocery exit without paying for the merchandise.<\/p>\n

Police later contacted him near his vehicle outside the store, according to court records.<\/p>\n

Steaks And Safe Among Alleged Theft<\/h2>\n

Walmart reported that the merchandise had a total value of $845.22.<\/p>\n

The items allegedly included several packages of steaks and an electronic safe.<\/p>\n

The 18-gallon storage tote was also listed among the stolen property.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege the tote was used to conceal meat before Osman left the store.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not allege that force or threats were used during the incident.<\/p>\n

Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Osman faces one count of theft involving movable property without the owner’s consent.<\/p>\n

The charge is classified as a gross misdemeanor in the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists a possible jail sentence of up to 354 days.<\/p>\n

It also lists a possible fine of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n

The case is filed in Otter Tail County District Court as 56-CR-25-2295.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.52<\/a> for the state’s theft law.<\/p>\n

More court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charge is an allegation and has not been proven in court.<\/p>\n

Osman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n

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

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

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