{"id":70848,"date":"2026-11-02T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70848"},"modified":"2026-11-01T02:38:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T08:38:35","slug":"fergus-falls-jail-schoolcrafts-assault-gun-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-jail-schoolcrafts-assault-gun-allegations\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls Jail: Schoolcraft&#8217;s Assault, Gun Allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fergus Falls <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">(trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2013 Bobby Ray Schoolcraft, 33, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on October 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied jail record lists two active allegations involving domestic assault and unlawful possession of a firearm or ammunition.<\/p>\n<p>The domestic assault allegation is classified as a misdemeanor. The firearm-related allegation is classified as a felony.<\/p>\n<h2>Domestic Assault Allegation Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The first offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>This law addresses intentionally causing or attempting to cause bodily harm to a family or household member.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record classifies the allegation as an active misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>However, the supplied information does not describe the reported incident or identify the person allegedly involved.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not establish whether anyone suffered injuries or received medical treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The record provides no information about the circumstances leading to Schoolcraft&#8217;s arrest.<\/p>\n<h2>What Minnesota Domestic Assault Law Says<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law covers several forms of domestic assault involving family or household members.<\/p>\n<p>The cited provision addresses intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm.<\/p>\n<p>A misdemeanor conviction generally carries up to 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n<p>These are maximum possible penalties, not a sentence imposed against Schoolcraft.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.2242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.2242 \u2013 Domestic Assault<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70849\" style=\"width: 179px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Schoolcraft-Bobby-Ray-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70849\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Schoolcraft-Bobby-Ray-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bobby Ray Schoolcraft\" width=\"179\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bobby Ray Schoolcraft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Felony Firearm Allegation Also Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The second offense involves alleged unlawful possession of a firearm or ammunition.<\/p>\n<p>The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 624.713, subdivision 2(b).<\/p>\n<p>This provision applies to firearm possession by people legally restricted because of qualifying violent offenses.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record classifies Schoolcraft&#8217;s allegation as an active felony.<\/p>\n<p>However, the supplied information does not identify any qualifying previous offense.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not specify whether the allegation involved a firearm, ammunition, or both.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not establish that a firearm was involved in the alleged domestic assault.<\/p>\n<p>Under the cited statute, a conviction can carry up to 15 years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>The law also allows a fine of up to $30,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n<p>Those penalties are statutory maximums and do not represent a sentence imposed against Schoolcraft.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/624.713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 624.713 \u2013 Certain Persons Not to Possess Firearms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Location of Alleged Incidents Unknown<\/h2>\n<p>The booking record does not identify Schoolcraft&#8217;s hometown or where the alleged offenses occurred.<\/p>\n<p>No street address, residence, or specific incident location appears in the supplied information.<\/p>\n<p>Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>However, the jail&#8217;s location does not establish where either alleged offense happened.<\/p>\n<h2>Jail and Court Information<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ottertailcounty.gov\/public-safety-law\/detention\/county-jail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Otter Tail County Jail<\/a> houses both sentenced and unsentenced individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record marks both allegations as active.<\/p>\n<p>It does not provide Schoolcraft&#8217;s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Public case information may be available through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court filings may clarify the circumstances surrounding both allegations.<\/p>\n<h2>Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking documents listed allegations. It does not establish criminal guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Bobby Ray Schoolcraft is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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