East Grand Forks Man Charged In Registry Case
East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Polk County warrant has been issued for Tyrone Howard Bjorgan II after prosecutors filed a felony charge against him in Minnesota District Court.
Bjorgan, 27, of East Grand Forks, is charged with failure to register as a predatory offender. The case was filed in Polk County District Court in the 9th Judicial District.
The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 243.166. The complaint says Bjorgan was required to follow state registration rules.
Felony Charge Filed In Polk County
According to the complaint, Bjorgan allegedly failed to register a change of address. The alleged offense happened on or about May 6, 2026.
Prosecutors say the alleged violation followed a prior registration-related conviction. Court documents say Bjorgan was convicted of a predatory offender registration violation on June 10, 2025.
The complaint also states that Bjorgan was previously convicted of first-degree criminal sexual contact in 2013. That conviction required him to register with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The Minnesota BCA maintains information on predatory offender registration rules. More information is available through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Tyrone Howard Bjorgan II
Complaint Details Address Issue
Authorities said Bjorgan was expected to move into the East Grand Inn in East Grand Forks after release from prison. The expected move-in date was April 6, 2026.
The complaint says state officials later listed Bjorgan as noncompliant. The reason given was a failure to return a verification packet.
Bjorgan allegedly told authorities by phone that the packet was returned late. He also reportedly said he would return to the East Grand Inn the next day.
Later, a corrections agent contacted the motel and learned Bjorgan’s room was empty. On May 6, staff told law enforcement that Bjorgan had left around April 25 or April 26.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of not less than two years and not more than five years. It may also include a $10,000 fine, or both.
A criminal complaint is not a conviction. Bjorgan is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Court records can be searched through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.