{"id":45585,"date":"2026-08-30T13:11:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T18:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45585"},"modified":"2026-08-26T19:02:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T00:02:59","slug":"fergus-falls-robert-lindeman-booked-on-ofp-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-robert-lindeman-booked-on-ofp-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls: Robert Lindeman Booked on OFP Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Fergus Falls (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Robert Allen Lindeman, 49, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on August 25, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record lists one active misdemeanor charge against Lindeman.<\/p>\n<p>The charge alleges a violation of an order for protection.<\/p>\n<p>The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 518B.01, subdivision 14(b).<\/p>\n<p>The charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<h2>Order for Protection Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law addresses violations of orders for protection under Statute 518B.01.<\/p>\n<p>Subdivision 14(b) applies when someone knowingly violates a valid court-issued order for protection.<\/p>\n<p>The cited provision classifies the offense as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The law also provides minimum sentencing requirements after a misdemeanor conviction.<\/p>\n<p>Those requirements include at least three days in jail and court-ordered counseling.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/518B.01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 518B.01<\/a> for the complete law.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 450px; width: 231px; height: 155px;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Lindeman-Robert-Allen.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Allen Lindeman mugshot\" \/><em>Robert Allen Lindeman<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Those penalties apply only after a conviction.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied booking record does not explain how the alleged violation occurred.<\/p>\n<p>It does not identify the protected person.<\/p>\n<p>The record also does not state where the alleged violation happened.<\/p>\n<p>No additional criminal charges appear in the information provided for this report.<\/p>\n<h2>Booking in Fergus Falls<\/h2>\n<p>The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n<p>The county says the jail houses sentenced and unsentenced prisoners.<\/p>\n<p>The facility also holds some prisoners for other counties and government agencies.<\/p>\n<p>More information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/ottertailcounty.gov\/public-safety-law\/detention\/county-jail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Otter Tail County Jail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied booking record does not provide a release date.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not list a court date.<\/p>\n<p>Custody status can change as a case moves through the court system.<\/p>\n<h2>Charge Remains an Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking does not mean Lindeman has been convicted of the listed offense.<\/p>\n<p>Lindeman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>The charge could be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>Future court filings may provide more details about the allegation.<\/p>\n<p>Those records may include hearing dates, court orders, and the final case outcome.<\/p>\n<p>Public court information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mncourts.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The court record should be checked for the latest case status.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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