Polk County: William Poitra Jr. Listed on Probation Hold

POLK COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — William Raymond Poitra Jr., 62, appears in an October 14, 2026, booking entry involving a probation violation.

The record identifies Poitra in connection with an offense described as “PROBATION VIOLATION- FE.”

The abbreviation indicates a felony-level probation matter in the booking description.

The available information does not identify the underlying felony offense or the specific probation condition allegedly violated.

No additional allegations or incident details were provided.

Felony-Level Probation Violation Listed

According to the supplied booking information, Poitra’s listed date is October 14, 2026.

His birth date is October 19, 1963, making him 62 at the time of the entry.

The listed probation violation may involve an existing criminal case rather than a new criminal offense.

However, the record does not explain which case led to the alleged violation.

It also does not establish whether a judge has found that Poitra violated probation.

Probation allows individuals to remain under court supervision while following conditions established by a judge.

Those conditions depend on the original case and the court’s sentencing order.

They may involve reporting requirements, treatment programs, restrictions, or other court-ordered duties.

A probation violation can occur when someone allegedly fails to meet those conditions.

However, a violation does not necessarily mean the person committed a new crime.

The reason for Poitra’s reported violation was not included in the supplied record.

Under Minnesota Statute 609.14, courts may review allegations that a person violated probation.

The statute outlines procedures for addressing violations and deciding whether to change or revoke a stayed sentence.

Courts may continue probation, modify conditions, or impose other lawful consequences when appropriate.

Revoking probation is intended to be a last resort under Minnesota law.

The supplied entry does not include a court file number or scheduled hearing date.

It also does not identify a bail amount or release date.

Those omissions prevent confirmation of Poitra’s current custody status.

Additional court records would be needed to determine whether a probation hearing has occurred.

The information also does not establish whether probation was continued, modified, or revoked.

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center serves Polk County and other participating counties in northwest Minnesota.

The facility is located in Crookston and operates under Tri-County Community Corrections.

Readers can visit Tri-County Community Corrections for correctional facility information.

Public court records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Some pending cases may not appear when searching only by a person’s name.

Further records would be needed to confirm the specific allegations and any final decision.

A booking entry does not establish that a person violated probation.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.