Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Robert Allen Lindeman, 49, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on August 25, 2026.
The jail record lists one active misdemeanor charge against Lindeman.
The charge alleges a violation of an order for protection.
The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 518B.01, subdivision 14(b).
The charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.
Order for Protection Charge
Minnesota law addresses violations of orders for protection under Statute 518B.01.
Subdivision 14(b) applies when someone knowingly violates a valid court-issued order for protection.
The cited provision classifies the offense as a misdemeanor.
The law also provides minimum sentencing requirements after a misdemeanor conviction.
Those requirements include at least three days in jail and court-ordered counseling.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 518B.01 for the complete law.
Robert Allen Lindeman
Those penalties apply only after a conviction.
The supplied booking record does not explain how the alleged violation occurred.
It does not identify the protected person.
The record also does not state where the alleged violation happened.
No additional criminal charges appear in the information provided for this report.
Booking in Fergus Falls
The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls.
The county says the jail houses sentenced and unsentenced prisoners.
The facility also holds some prisoners for other counties and government agencies.
More information is available through the Otter Tail County Jail.
The supplied booking record does not provide a release date.
It also does not list a court date.
Custody status can change as a case moves through the court system.
Charge Remains an Allegation
A jail booking does not mean Lindeman has been convicted of the listed offense.
Lindeman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.
The charge could be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.
Future court filings may provide more details about the allegation.
Those records may include hearing dates, court orders, and the final case outcome.
Public court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
The court record should be checked for the latest case status.
I’m Daniel Mercer reporting for northwestmnnow.com.
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