Crookston Books Ephrem Curry on Escape Charge

CROOKSTON (trfnews.i234.me) — Ephrem Lamar Curry was booked at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center on July 27, 2026.

The public jail roster lists Curry’s birth date as November 3, 1999.

It identifies his controlling charge as escape from custody.

The roster classifies the listed charge as a gross misdemeanor.

It cites Minnesota Statute 609.485, subdivision 2(1).

Booking Record Lists Escape Charge

The listed statute covers escape while someone is held after a lawful arrest.

It also covers escape from lawful custody on a criminal charge or conviction.

Minnesota law defines escape as leaving custody without lawful authority.

The definition can also include failing to return after approved temporary leave.

The roster does not explain the facts behind Curry’s listed charge.

It does not state where the alleged escape occurred.

The record also does not explain how Curry returned to custody.

Readers can review the full law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center publishes an online jail roster.

Roster entries usually provide basic booking and custody information.

They may not include complaints, witness statements, or hearing dates.

Jail information can change after court hearings or release decisions.

The controlling charge may also change as prosecutors review the case.

Official court records remain the main source for later case updates.

A jail booking records a person’s admission into custody.

It does not prove that the listed offense occurred.

Criminal charges remain allegations unless proven in court.

Curry is presumed innocent unless convicted.

A judge may address Curry’s custody status during future proceedings.

Verified court filings could provide a case number and hearing date.

TRF News will update this report when reliable records provide more information.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.