Crookston Man Held on Felony Probation Violation

CROOKSTON – (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crookston-area jail booking shows that Thomas William Bushy was taken into custody on an alleged felony probation violation.

According to the available booking information, Thomas William Bushy, born December 3, 1965, was booked into the Polk County Jail on July 15, 2026.

The booking record lists a single charge of Probation Violation – FE, indicating an alleged felony probation violation. The information released with the booking does not include additional details about the alleged violation or the original underlying offense.

At this time, no additional court documents or probable cause statement were included with the booking information. As a result, the circumstances leading to Bushy’s arrest have not been publicly released.

Booking Information

Jail booking records provide basic information about an individual’s custody status. They do not determine guilt or innocence. A probation violation allegation generally means authorities believe a person failed to comply with one or more court-ordered probation conditions.

Those conditions can vary widely depending on the original case. They may include reporting requirements, treatment programs, travel restrictions, or other court-ordered obligations. A probation violation may result in a court hearing where a judge determines whether the alleged violation occurred.

Booking photo of Thomas William Bushy.

Court Process

The booking record does not list bond information or a scheduled court appearance. Additional information may become available after prosecutors review the case and court records are updated.

Members of the public may search Minnesota court records through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).

Information about the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and jail operations is available through the Polk County official website.

TRF News will continue to monitor this case and provide updates if additional court records or official information become available.

It is important to note that an arrest or booking is only an allegation. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.