(FARGO) – A 45-year-old Grand Forks man has been sentenced for possessing a stolen firearm and assaulting a federal agent. Michael Otto was stopped by law enforcement in September 2023 for a routine traffic stop, after which he led officers on a high-speed chase. Officers eventually stopped Otto and found two stolen firearms in his vehicle. IN July 2024, a warrant was issued for violation of pretrial release. When authorities were attempting to arrest Otto, he rammed his vehicle into a Grand Forks Police Department and FBI vehicle. The FBI vehicle was occupied by two agents.
Otto was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison, followed by three years supervised release. He’s also required to pay $175 in special assessments and more than $2,000 in restitution.
