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Crow Wing County Man Held in Theft Case

Benjamin Donald Winegarner, 32, was booked into Crow Wing County Jail for a probation violation connected to a theft case.

Benjamin Donald Winegarner

Crow Wing County Man Held in Theft Case

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Benjamin Donald Winegarner, 32, was recently booked into the Crow Wing County Jail, according to public jail records.

The booking record shows Winegarner was booked on June 15, 2026, at approximately 4:55 p.m. His booking number was listed as 68369.

The jail record lists a probation violation connected to a theft case.

Probation Violation Listed

According to the public booking information, Winegarner was listed with the following matter:

  • Probation Violation related to theft under Minnesota Statute 609.14.

The record shows the matter was listed as remanded.

A probation violation means the court is reviewing whether previously ordered conditions were followed.

The public jail record does not provide additional details about the original theft case or the alleged probation violation.

Benjamin Donald Winegarner booking photoBooking photo.

Court Process

Probation violation matters are handled through the Minnesota court system.

A judge may review the history of the case and the terms of probation.

The court may decide whether additional conditions or penalties are needed.

Future hearings will determine the next steps in the case.

The booking information reflects allegations and custody status only.

It does not determine guilt or innocence.

Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

Public Resources

Minnesota criminal statutes are available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Public court records may be searched through the Minnesota Court Information System.

Current custody information is maintained by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.

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