Pelican Rapids (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Daniel Charles Weckwerth, 39, was booked into custody on September 4, 2026.<\/p>\n Otter Tail County jail records list an active felony third-degree burglary charge against Weckwerth.<\/p>\n His booking number is listed as 002600000793.<\/p>\n The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.582, subdivision 3(a).<\/p>\n Separate court reporting identifies Weckwerth as a Pelican Rapids resident.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Weckwerth entered a neighbor’s camper without permission.<\/p>\n The alleged theft involved several containers of freeze-dried food.<\/p>\n According to KFGO reporting<\/a>, the food was valued at about $1,200.<\/p>\n The report cited court documents filed in the case.<\/p>\n Those documents allege food was taken during several visits to the camper.<\/p>\n A game camera allegedly recorded activity at the camper on September 3.<\/p>\n The footage reportedly showed Weckwerth entering and taking a container of freeze-dried eggs.<\/p>\n Authorities later obtained a search warrant, according to the court-based report.<\/p>\n Items believed connected to the alleged theft were reportedly found during that search.<\/p>\n Weckwerth was taken into custody the following day.<\/p>\n Minnesota law defines third-degree burglary under Statute 609.582, subdivision 3.<\/p>\n The law covers entering a building without consent with intent to steal.<\/p>\n It can also apply when someone intends to commit a felony or gross misdemeanor inside.<\/p>\n The offense is classified as a felony.<\/p>\n The maximum statutory penalty is five years in prison.<\/p>\n A fine of up to $10,000 may also apply.<\/p>\n Those are maximum penalties and do not represent a sentence in Weckwerth’s case.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.582<\/a> for the complete law.<\/p>\n The Otter Tail County custody record continues to list the burglary charge as active.<\/p>\n The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n Current county information is available through the Otter Tail County Jail website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional court records may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n A criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n The final outcome will be determined through the court process.<\/p>\nBurglary Allegations Detailed<\/h2>\n
Third-Degree Burglary Charge<\/h2>\n
Case Remains Active<\/h2>\n