CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Seth Brody Fontaine, 21, was listed in Polk County jail booking information dated October 30, 2026.
The supplied record shows one felony allegation.
The listed charge is fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.487, Subdivision 3.
The supplied booking entry does not describe what led to Fontaine’s arrest.
Felony Fleeing Allegation
According to the supplied Polk County jail information, Fontaine was booked on a felony fleeing allegation.
The charge description reads: “Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle.”
The record lists the booking date as October 30, 2026.
Fontaine’s date of birth is listed as June 14, 2005.
That means he was 21 years old at the time of booking.
The available information does not identify the officer involved.
It also does not state where the alleged incident happened.
What Minnesota Law Says
Under Minnesota Statute 609.487, a person can face a felony charge for fleeing or attempting to flee a peace officer by means of a motor vehicle.
The law says the officer must be acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty.
The statute also says the person must know, or reasonably should know, that the officer is a peace officer.
The law defines fleeing broadly.
It can include refusing to stop, increasing speed, or using other means to try to elude law enforcement.
The supplied booking record does not say which facts are alleged in Fontaine’s case.
Possible Penalties
Minnesota law classifies this offense as a felony.
A conviction can carry a prison sentence of up to three years and one day.
The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000, or both a fine and prison time.
A conviction can also lead to a driver’s license revocation.
Any actual penalty would depend on the facts of the case and court proceedings.
Jail and Court Information
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston serves Polk County and nearby counties.
The facility is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston, Minnesota.
The supplied entry does not provide a release date, bond amount, or hearing date.
It also does not list a case number.
More information may become available through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center or Minnesota Court Records Online.
A jail booking does not prove guilt.
Fontaine is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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