Warroad Police Book Matthew Powassin on Two Charges
WARROAD, MN (northwestmnnow.com) — A 31-year-old man was booked Thursday, October 8, 2026, on two charges involving legal process and a court mandate.
Booking records identify the man as Matthew D. Powassin.
The Warroad Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.
According to the booking information, Powassin faces one gross misdemeanor charge and one misdemeanor charge.
Two Charges Listed in Booking Record
The first listed charge involves obstructing the lawful execution of legal process.
It is classified as a gross misdemeanor under the booking record.
The second listed charge involves contempt of court for willful disobedience of a court mandate.
That offense is classified as a misdemeanor.
The booking information does not explain the events that led to either charge.
It also does not identify the court mandate involved in the contempt allegation.
What the Minnesota Charges Mean
Under Minnesota Statute 609.50, obstructing legal process can involve interfering with lawful legal actions or official duties.
However, the booking record does not describe what actions Powassin allegedly took.
Minnesota Statute 588.20 addresses criminal contempt, including willful disobedience of certain lawful court orders.
The available information does not identify the specific order connected to Powassin’s listed contempt charge.
Booking Record Lists No Release Date
The booking record shows an October 8 intake date but does not provide a release date.
Both charges display a bail amount of $0.00 in the supplied record.
That figure alone does not confirm whether Powassin was eligible for release or had other custody restrictions.
The record also does not provide a scheduled court appearance or final case disposition.
No additional details about the arrest circumstances were included in the available booking information.
Court Records May Provide Additional Details
Further information may become available through court filings or updated public records.
Residents can search publicly available case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Court records may provide information about hearings, formal filings, and the status of criminal proceedings.
The booking details do not establish whether a criminal complaint has been filed for each listed offense.
The charges listed against Powassin are allegations and do not establish guilt.
He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m David Keller reporting for Northwest MN Now News.
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