Crookston: Cohen Jacobs Booked on Failure-to-Appear Charge
CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Cohen Ja Juanza Jacobs was booked into custody on Sept. 3, 2026.
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center roster lists Jacobs, 35, on a misdemeanor failure-to-appear charge.
The roster gives Jacobs’ date of birth as June 6, 1991.
His controlling charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.49, subdivision 2.
Failure-to-Appear Charge Listed
The jail roster lists a failure-to-appear charge tied to a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor case.
The record does not identify the underlying charge connected to the alleged missed appearance.
It also does not state when the required court appearance was scheduled.
Minnesota Statute 609.49 covers release and failure to appear in court.
Subdivision 2 applies to people charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor.
The law requires an intentional failure to appear for trial under specified conditions.
It also requires notice that missing the court appearance can be a criminal offense.
Cohen Ja Juanza Jacobs | File booking photo from an earlier 2026 booking
The statute can also apply when release conditions require the person to appear for trial.
Under subdivision 2, the failure-to-appear offense is classified as a misdemeanor.
The available roster does not provide a criminal complaint explaining Jacobs’ specific circumstances.
Minnesota Law Includes a Defense
State law also provides an affirmative defense in certain failure-to-appear cases.
The defense can apply when circumstances beyond the person’s control caused the missed appearance.
That defense must be established under the standard stated in Minnesota law.
Whether that provision applies to Jacobs cannot be determined from the jail roster.
Court records could provide more details about the underlying case and future proceedings.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch provides public access to many district court records.
Booked at Crookston Facility
Jacobs is listed on the Northwest Regional Corrections Center roster.
The regional jail is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston.
The facility houses people held on local charges, contracts, warrants, and other holds.
The roster is maintained by Tri-County Community Corrections.
Readers can review the official NWRCC inmate roster for updated custody information.
Charge Remains an Allegation
A jail booking does not establish guilt.
The failure-to-appear charge remains an allegation unless established through the court process.
The roster does not list a final judgment for this booking.
It also does not provide a detailed account of the alleged missed appearance.
No police officer names are included in this report.
TRF News will report additional verified information if public court records provide more details.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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