{"id":44613,"date":"2026-08-18T07:55:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44613"},"modified":"2026-08-18T06:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T11:14:29","slug":"fergus-falls-jail-booking-assault-fighting-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-jail-booking-assault-fighting-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls Jail Booking: Assault, Fighting Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fergus Falls Jail Booking: Assault, Fighting Charges<\/h2>\n

Fergus Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Joseph Tyrese Sewell, 22, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on August 17, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail record lists two active misdemeanor charges against Sewell.<\/p>\n

Those charges include fifth-degree assault and disorderly conduct involving brawling or fighting.<\/p>\n

The booking record also shows a domestic assault entry marked as dismissed.<\/p>\n

Two Active Charges Listed<\/h2>\n

Sewell faces an active fifth-degree assault charge under Minnesota Statute 609.224, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n

The allegation involves intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm on another person.<\/p>\n

The offense is listed as a misdemeanor in the booking record.<\/p>\n

Sewell also faces an active disorderly conduct charge under Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(1).<\/p>\n

That allegation involves brawling or fighting.<\/p>\n

The disorderly conduct offense is also listed as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the Minnesota fifth-degree assault statute<\/a> online.<\/p>\n

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Joseph Tyrese Sewell booking photo.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Domestic Assault Entry Listed as Dismissed<\/h2>\n

The jail record also includes a misdemeanor domestic assault entry.<\/p>\n

That entry is marked \u201cRPR\/Chg Dismiss\u201d in the booking information provided.<\/p>\n

It involves an allegation of intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm.<\/p>\n

The dismissed entry is separate from the two charges listed as active.<\/p>\n

No details about the events leading to Sewell’s arrest were included in the booking information.<\/p>\n

The record does not identify an alleged victim.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide information about any reported injuries.<\/p>\n

Booked in Otter Tail County<\/h2>\n

Sewell was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The facility is located in Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n

Readers can view public custody information through the Otter Tail County jail roster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Readers can also review the Minnesota disorderly conduct statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

The two active charges remain allegations unless proven through the court process.<\/p>\n

Sewell 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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