Crookston: Bryce Johnson Booked on Felony Theft of Services

CROOKSTON (trfnews.i234.me) — Bryce Adam Johnson, 31, appears in a Polk County booking entry dated October 10, 2026.

The entry lists a felony theft of services allegation under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(3)(ii).

Johnson’s date of birth is listed as January 18, 1995.

The available information does not identify the service provider or describe the transaction behind the allegation.

No dollar amount, arrest location, or case number appears in the supplied booking entry.

Understanding the Felony Theft of Services Allegation

Minnesota law covers several types of theft involving property, money, and services.

One provision addresses obtaining services through false statements or promises intended to deceive another person.

The cited statute includes promises made without an intention to fulfill them.

However, failing to fulfill a promise does not automatically prove theft under this provision.

The law requires other substantial evidence to support an allegation that the promise was intentionally false.

Minnesota’s definition of services includes professional work, transportation, hotel stays, restaurant services, and equipment rentals.

These are examples from the law, not confirmed details of Johnson’s allegation.

The booking entry classifies the allegation as a felony.

However, it does not explain the value involved or the circumstances behind that classification.

Penalties under Minnesota’s theft law depend on the value and circumstances of the offense.

Readers can review the complete law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The brief record does not explain when the alleged theft occurred or who reported it.

It also does not identify any witnesses or describe evidence related to the allegation.

No information was provided about a possible court hearing, bail amount, or release status.

The entry also does not confirm whether prosecutors have filed a formal criminal complaint.

A jail booking does not mean a person has been convicted of a crime.

Johnson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Polk County jail services are based in Crookston, Minnesota.

However, the jail’s location does not establish where the alleged offense occurred.

Residents seeking information about custody or visitation can contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The county lists 218-470-8100, option 3, for jail-related questions.

Public case information may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

However, some pending criminal cases cannot be found by searching a defendant’s name.

A case number or other identifying information may be needed to locate those records.

Future court documents could provide details about the alleged services, their value, and any scheduled proceedings.

TRF News will report further developments if additional information becomes available through verified public records.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.