{"id":46541,"date":"2026-09-05T11:29:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T16:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=46541"},"modified":"2026-09-02T05:45:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:45:54","slug":"fergus-falls-john-donson-booked-on-dwi-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-john-donson-booked-on-dwi-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls: John Donson Booked on DWI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fergus Falls: John Donson Booked on DWI Charge<\/h2>\n

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 John Franklin Donson was booked into Otter Tail County custody on August 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail record identifies Donson as 62 years old.<\/p>\n

The booking entry lists one active misdemeanor DWI allegation.<\/p>\n

The cited law is Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).<\/p>\n

The jail record lists booking number 002600000782.<\/p>\n

DWI Allegation Listed<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law prohibits driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.<\/p>\n

The law also applies when that level is measured within two hours of driving.<\/p>\n

It covers driving, operating, or being in physical control of a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

The booking information does not list Donson’s measured alcohol concentration.<\/p>\n

It also does not describe where the alleged driving occurred.<\/p>\n


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\n<\/a>John Franklin Donson booking photo \u2014 Otter Tail County Jail<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

No crash information was included in the booking entry.<\/p>\n

The record does not identify any additional charges.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n

Booking Classified as Misdemeanor<\/h2>\n

The jail entry classifies the listed matter as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

However, Section 169A.20 defines the underlying DWI conduct rather than the final degree.<\/p>\n

Minnesota uses other DWI statutes to determine offense degree and penalties.<\/p>\n

Those decisions can depend on prior incidents and other aggravating factors.<\/p>\n

The brief booking record does not provide those details.<\/p>\n

Court records may clarify the exact DWI degree used in Donson’s case.<\/p>\n

Booked in Fergus Falls<\/h2>\n

The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n

The county says the facility houses both sentenced and unsentenced prisoners.<\/p>\n

Donson’s custody date is listed as August 31.<\/p>\n

His booking status is listed as active.<\/p>\n

No bail amount was included in the information provided.<\/p>\n

No court date was included with the booking entry.<\/p>\n

Readers can visit the Otter Tail County Jail<\/a> website for facility information.<\/p>\n

Public cases can also be checked through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charge Remains an Allegation<\/h2>\n

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

The DWI allegation against Donson must be resolved through the court process.<\/p>\n

Future filings may provide test results, hearing dates, and release conditions.<\/p>\n

The charge can be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.<\/p>\n

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

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