Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Austin Scott O’Neill, 21, was booked September 20 on a misdemeanor fifth-degree assault charge.
The booking lists Minnesota Statute 609.224, subdivision 1(1), as the controlling charge.
O’Neill’s date of birth is listed as March 12, 2005.
The charge alleges conduct intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.
The booking information does not describe the incident that led to the charge.
It also does not identify an alleged victim or provide an incident location.
Fifth-Degree Assault Charge
Minnesota law defines fifth-degree assault under Statute 609.224.
Subdivision 1(1) covers acts intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.
The offense is classified as a misdemeanor under that subdivision.
A separate part of the statute covers intentionally causing or attempting to cause bodily harm.
The booking provided for this report lists only subdivision 1(1).
No additional assault count appears in the information provided.
The jail entry also does not describe any injury, weapon, or physical contact.
Those details could appear later in a criminal complaint or other court filing.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.224 through the Minnesota Revisor.
Booking Recorded in Crookston
The booking is associated with the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston.
The facility is located at 816 Marin Avenue and serves several northwestern Minnesota counties.
Information about the facility is available through Tri-County Community Corrections.
A jail booking records a person’s entry into custody.
It does not establish guilt on the listed charge.
The information provided does not include bail, release conditions, or a scheduled hearing.
It also does not include a court file number.
Court Records May Add Details
If a criminal case is filed, records may provide more information about the allegation.
Those records may identify the incident location, hearing dates, and any court conditions.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch provides public access to many district court records through MCRO.
Readers can search Minnesota Court Records Online.
Some records may not be available online because of court access rules.
The listed fifth-degree assault charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.
O’Neill is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the legal process.
TRF News will update this report if additional public case information becomes available.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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