{"id":70455,"date":"2026-10-30T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T19:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70455"},"modified":"2026-10-30T05:47:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T10:47:19","slug":"detroit-lakes-jail-books-buckanaga-on-threats-allegation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-jail-books-buckanaga-on-threats-allegation\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes Jail Books Buckanaga on Threats Allegation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>DETROIT LAKES, Minn.<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Michael Jerome Buckanaga Jr., 39, was booked into Becker County Jail on October 30, 2026, on two alleged offenses.<\/p>\n<p>The jail roster lists threats of violence and disorderly conduct. Both entries are identified as adult arrest offenses.<\/p>\n<p>Becker County Jail is located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<h2>Buckanaga Faces Threats of Violence Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>The more serious listed offense involves threats of violence under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n<p>The jail entry describes the allegation as terroristic threats involving reckless disregard of the risk of causing fear.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota law<\/a>, this offense involves threats to commit a violent crime.<\/p>\n<p>The statute covers threats intended to cause terror or made with reckless disregard of that risk.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction under this provision can carry up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n<p>However, the booking record does not describe the specific threats allegedly made.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify anyone allegedly threatened or provide details about the incident.<\/p>\n<h2>Disorderly Conduct Also Listed<\/h2>\n<p>Buckanaga is also listed on a disorderly conduct allegation under Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(3).<\/p>\n<p>The law addresses certain offensive, abusive, boisterous, obscene, or noisy behavior that may disturb others.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota&#8217;s disorderly conduct statute<\/a>, the offense is generally classified as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The provided booking information does not explain what conduct led to the allegation.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not establish whether both offenses arose from the same incident.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70456\" style=\"width: 136px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BUCKANAGA-MICHAEL-JEROME-JR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70456\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BUCKANAGA-MICHAEL-JEROME-JR.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Jerome Buckanaga Jr.\" width=\"136\" height=\"128\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Jerome Buckanaga Jr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>October 30 Becker County Jail Booking<\/h2>\n<p>The official booking entry identifies Buckanaga as 39 years old.<\/p>\n<p>His booking date is listed as Friday, October 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not provide an estimated release date or describe any conditions for release.<\/p>\n<p>No court hearing date, bond amount, or criminal complaint was included in the supplied entry.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court filings may provide more information about the allegations and circumstances surrounding the arrest.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to Check Becker County Court Records<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckercountymn.gov\/dept\/sheriff\/incustody.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Becker County Sheriff&#8217;s Office inmate roster<\/a> provides public booking information.<\/p>\n<p>The sheriff&#8217;s office advises that jail listings may change as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can also search <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/CaseSearch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a> for available criminal case filings.<\/p>\n<p>Jail booking information does not establish guilt or confirm a criminal conviction.<\/p>\n<p>Buckanaga is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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