{"id":52603,"date":"2026-09-24T07:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=52603"},"modified":"2026-09-16T04:56:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T09:56:55","slug":"fergus-falls-jamel-saleem-booked-on-dwi-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-jamel-saleem-booked-on-dwi-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls: Jamel Saleem Booked on DWI Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fergus Falls: Jamel Saleem Booked on DWI Charges<\/h2>\n

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Jamel Davanta Saleem, 19, was booked into custody on September 15, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail record lists three active misdemeanor DWI charges against Saleem.<\/p>\n

Two charges describe different alcohol-related ways of violating Minnesota’s DWI law.<\/p>\n

The third classifies the alleged offense as fourth-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

Alcohol DWI Charge Listed<\/h2>\n

One charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).<\/p>\n

That provision prohibits driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n

The booking information does not describe the traffic stop.<\/p>\n

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

No crash, injury, or property damage is listed in the information provided.<\/p>\n

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

\"Jamel<\/p>\n

Jamel Davanta Saleem booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

0.08 Alcohol Concentration Count<\/h2>\n

A second charge cites subdivision 1(5) of the same DWI statute.<\/p>\n

That provision applies when alcohol concentration is 0.08 or more.<\/p>\n

The measurement can occur while driving or within two hours afterward.<\/p>\n

The jail record does not provide Saleem’s alleged test result.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify whether officers used breath, blood, or another approved test.<\/p>\n

Fourth-Degree DWI Listed<\/h2>\n

The third charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.27, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n

That section classifies qualifying violations of Minnesota’s DWI law as fourth-degree DWI.<\/p>\n

Fourth-degree DWI is a misdemeanor under state law.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.27<\/a> online.<\/p>\n

Booked in Fergus Falls<\/h2>\n

The record lists booking number 002600000832.<\/p>\n

Saleem’s custody date is September 15.<\/p>\n

All three listed charges were marked active at the time of the record.<\/p>\n

The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n

More information is available through the Otter Tail County Jail website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n

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

The charges against Saleem remain allegations unless proven or otherwise resolved in court.<\/p>\n

Future court records may provide additional details about the alleged driving incident.<\/p>\n

Those records may include test results, hearing dates, bail information, and release conditions.<\/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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