Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Lawrence William Goodman Sr. was recently booked into Polk County Jail.
The booking date listed was May 3, 2026.
Goodman, 47, was listed on a failure to appear charge.
The booking record lists the charge as a misdemeanor.
Charge Listed In Booking Record
The listed charge is failure to appear after being charged or convicted.
The record also notes a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor case level.
The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 609.49.2.
That statute concerns failure to appear in certain court matters.
Readers can review Minnesota laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Booking photo: Lawrence William Goodman Sr.
Custody And Court Status
The booking record does not show a conviction.
A charge is only an accusation.
Goodman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Custody details may change after court appearances or release decisions.
Readers can check current jail information through the Tri-County Community Corrections website.
Court updates may also appear through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Those records may list hearings, case filings, and final outcomes.
This story is based on the booking details provided.
No police officer names are included in this report.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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