{"id":71339,"date":"2026-11-02T05:19:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=71339"},"modified":"2026-11-02T05:19:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:19:51","slug":"fergus-falls-michael-poppler-booked-on-felony-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-michael-poppler-booked-on-felony-assault\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls: Michael Poppler Booked on Felony Assault"},"content":{"rendered":"

FERGUS FALLS, MN<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 Michael Robert Poppler, 29, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on Sunday, November 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists two assault-related allegations, including a felony third-degree assault offense.<\/p>\n

The second allegation involves misdemeanor domestic assault and the intentional infliction or attempted infliction of bodily harm.<\/p>\n

Both offenses are marked as active in the supplied jail record.<\/p>\n

Felony Third-Degree Assault Allegation<\/h2>\n

According to the supplied Otter Tail County Jail information, Poppler faces a felony-level third-degree assault allegation.<\/p>\n

The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.223, Subdivision 1.<\/p>\n

The statute addresses assault resulting in substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law defines substantial bodily harm to include certain fractures or significant temporary injuries.<\/p>\n

The booking information does not describe the alleged injuries or explain how they occurred.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify the location or time of the alleged incident.<\/p>\n

Domestic Assault Allegation<\/h2>\n

The second listed allegation involves misdemeanor domestic assault under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, Subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n

This provision addresses intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm against a family or household member.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not identify the alleged victim or describe the relationship between the parties.<\/p>\n

It also does not establish whether the two listed allegations resulted from the same incident.<\/p>\n

No additional details about the reported circumstances were included in the supplied information.<\/p>\n

What Minnesota Law Says<\/h2>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 609.223<\/a>, third-degree assault involving substantial bodily harm is a felony.<\/p>\n

A conviction under this provision can carry up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n

The statute also allows a fine of up to $10,000, or both imprisonment and a fine.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a> defines the listed domestic assault offense as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

Actual penalties depend on the court’s findings and applicable sentencing laws.<\/p>\n

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Michael Robert Poppler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Otter Tail County Jail Booking Details<\/h2>\n

Poppler’s booking date is listed as November 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking identifier is 002600000971.<\/p>\n

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

The facility operates under the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n

The supplied information does not include a booking time, bond amount, or estimated release date.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify a scheduled court hearing.<\/p>\n

Court Information and Case Status<\/h2>\n

Readers can check the Otter Tail County Jail In Custody List<\/a> for updated information.<\/p>\n

Public court records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The supplied booking entry does not confirm whether prosecutors have filed a formal criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

The active status of the listed allegations does not establish guilt or a final court outcome.<\/p>\n

An arrest or jail booking is not a criminal conviction.<\/p>\n

Poppler is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.<\/p>\n

Further information about the allegations was not available in the supplied booking record.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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