Crookston Booking Lists Failure-to-Appear Charge
CROOKSTON (trfnews.i234.me) — Eric Lee Wind Sr. was booked into Polk County custody on August 1, 2026.
The booking entry lists a misdemeanor failure-to-appear allegation under Minnesota Statute 609.49, subdivision 2.
Wind was 41 years old on the booking date.
Booking Record Lists Court-Related Allegation
The entry links the allegation to an underlying gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor matter.
It marks that earlier matter as charged or convicted.
However, the available record does not identify the original offense.
It also does not provide a court file number or hearing date.
No bail amount or release conditions were included in the information provided.
The record does not explain why Wind allegedly missed court.
A jail booking records a person’s admission into custody.
It does not prove that the listed allegation is true.
Wind is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Eric Lee Wind Sr. booking photo.
What Minnesota Law Says
Minnesota Statute 609.49 addresses failure to appear after release from custody.
Subdivision 2 applies to people charged with gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor offenses.
The law covers an intentional failure to appear for trial after required notice.
It also applies after release under an order requiring a personal court appearance.
A violation under this subdivision is listed as a misdemeanor.
The statute includes an affirmative defense for circumstances beyond the person’s control.
That defense must be proven under the legal standard stated in the law.
Nothing in the booking entry explains whether that defense could apply here.
The final case outcome will depend on court filings and later rulings.
Where Readers Can Check Updates
Minnesota Court Records Online provides access to many public district court records.
Available records may include hearing dates, filed charges, and court actions.
Some records may be delayed, restricted, or unavailable through the online system.
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston.
The facility houses people held for Polk, Norman, and Red Lake counties.
Custody status can change after hearings, bond decisions, or release orders.
Readers should confirm current details through official jail and court sources.
TRF News will update this report if more verified information becomes available.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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