Brainerd (trfnews.i234.me) – Austin James Mahala, 27, was booked into Crow Wing County Jail on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
The official inmate roster records his booking at 5:28 p.m.
His booking number is 69293.
The record lists two felony-classified entries involving third-degree and fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Both entries display the custody status “A & D HOLD.”
Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Allegation
The first entry involves third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
The Crow Wing County roster cites Minnesota Statute 609.344, subdivision 1(b).
That provision addresses sexual penetration involving someone who is mentally impaired, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless.
The law requires the accused to have known or had reason to know about that condition.
However, the jail roster does not describe the circumstances supporting the allegation.
It also does not identify the complainant or provide an incident date.
No investigative narrative or court complaint appears in the supplied booking information.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.344 – Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.
Fifth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Entry
The second entry involves fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
The roster cites Minnesota Statute 609.3451, subdivision 1(1).
The description references nonconsensual sexual conduct.
Under the current statute, subdivision 1 addresses nonconsensual sexual penetration.
However, the booking record provides no additional account of the alleged conduct.
It also does not establish whether both entries arose from the same reported incident.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.3451 – Fifth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.
Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law
Third-degree criminal sexual conduct is a felony under Minnesota law.
A conviction under the cited provision can carry up to 15 years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $30,000, or both penalties.
Fifth-degree nonconsensual sexual penetration is also classified as a felony.
A basic conviction under that provision can carry up to two years in prison or a $10,000 fine.
Additional sentencing rules may apply in qualifying circumstances.
These are possible statutory penalties, not sentences imposed against Mahala.
Both Entries Marked A&D Hold
The official jail roster lists “A & D HOLD” beside both felony entries.
However, the listing does not explain that designation or identify the requesting authority.
It also does not provide a confirmed bail amount or upcoming court date.
The hold status does not establish guilt or a final conviction.
Incident Location Not Confirmed
Crow Wing County Jail is located in Brainerd, Minnesota.
However, the jail’s location does not establish where either alleged offense occurred.
No verified residence, street address, or other incident location appears in the available record.
The October 28 booking date should not be treated as the confirmed offense date.
Jail and Court Information
Readers can review the official Crow Wing County inmate roster.
Facility information is available through the Crow Wing County Jail website.
Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking records allegations and does not establish criminal guilt.
Austin James Mahala is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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