Fergus Falls: Timothy Swartz Booked on Assault
Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Timothy Allen Swartz was booked into custody on September 5, 2026.
Swartz, 29, faces one active misdemeanor domestic assault charge.
The jail record lists booking number 002600000798.
The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2).
Domestic Assault Charge Listed
The charge alleges Swartz intentionally inflicted or attempted to inflict bodily harm on another person.
Minnesota law applies this domestic assault provision to family or household members.
The cited offense is classified as a misdemeanor.
The public booking information does not describe the alleged incident in detail.
It also does not identify another person connected with the allegation.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242 for the full domestic assault law.
Timothy Allen Swartz — inmate photo
Otter Tail County Booking
The record does not describe any reported injuries.
It also does not state where the alleged incident occurred.
The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls.
Swartz’s custody date is listed as September 5, 2026.
The booking record identifies the charge as active.
The public information does not provide a projected release date.
It also does not include a complete police report.
No police officers are named in this report.
Additional details may become available through future court filings.
Those records may include hearing dates, bail information, or release conditions.
Readers can check the Otter Tail County Jail custody list for updates.
Charge Remains an Allegation
A jail booking does not establish that a person committed a crime.
The domestic assault charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.
Swartz is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the legal process.
The final outcome will depend on evidence presented during court proceedings.
Public custody records can change while a criminal case remains pending.
Readers can use Minnesota Court Records Online for available public case information.
northwestmnnow.com will continue reviewing public records for developments involving the case.
I’m Daniel Mercer reporting for northwestmnnow.com.
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