Crookston: Francisco Arellano Booked on Felony Sex Charge
POLK COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Francisco Arellano was booked Aug. 7 at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston.
The jail roster lists a felony controlling charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
The roster describes the charge as involving a victim under age 13.
It also states the actor was not more than 36 months older.
Arellano’s date of birth is listed as Oct. 1, 1987.
The roster cites Minnesota Statute 609.344.1(a) with the booking entry.
Booking Information
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center serves the regional corrections system in Crookston.
Its public roster includes people held on local charges, warrants, holds, or state contracts.
The roster entry lists Arellano’s incarceration date as Aug. 7, 2026.
It identifies the offense category as a felony.
The public booking record gives only limited information about the case.
It does not provide a full incident report or court narrative.
Charge Listed in Jail Record
The jail record lists third-degree criminal sexual conduct as Arellano’s controlling charge.
The charge description references an alleged victim younger than 13.
The roster also points to Minnesota Statute 609.344.
Readers can review the current statute through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Statutory wording can change over time.
The exact law governing a case can depend on the alleged offense date.
The jail roster does not explain when the alleged conduct occurred.
It also does not provide detailed case facts.
Court Process Continues
A jail booking is not a finding of guilt.
Criminal charges are allegations unless proven in court.
Arellano is entitled to the same court process and legal protections as any defendant.
Future court filings may provide more information.
Readers seeking current custody information can check the Tri-County Community Corrections inmate roster.
That roster is updated on weekday mornings.
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located in Crookston.
It houses inmates through the regional corrections system.
No victim information is included here.
TRF News does not identify alleged minor victims in sexual offense cases.
This report is based on the public jail roster available Aug. 10.
Booking and court information can change after publication.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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