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Man Arrested After Allegedly Breaking Into a Church

By Derek Sidian Mar 18, 2024 | 1:25 PM

Image from the Otter Tail County Custody List

At around 8:45 Sunday morning (March 17th), the Fergus Falls Police Department responded to a call regarding a man found sleeping in Augustana Lutheran Church.

According to officials, 35-year-old Lee Hopkins had kicked the door to a detached garage down, then used a tool to gain access to the church.

Once inside, he reportedly ate food from the kitchen and slept in the youth room.

Hopkins was arrested for 2nd degree burglary and was transported to the Otter Tail County Detention Facility.