Clearwater County Theft Booking: Gretchen Ballek

Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — Gretchen Ballek, 33, was recently booked into the Clearwater County Jail.

According to jail booking information, Ballek was listed as a 33-year-old female. The booking time was recorded as 4:19 p.m. on June 5, 2026.

The listed charge is theft under Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(1). The charge involves taking, using, transferring, concealing, or keeping movable property without consent.

Booking Information

The booking entry lists Ballek under a theft-related offense. The listed offense is “Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent.”

The case is connected to Clearwater County Jail booking records. Jail records may list initial booking charges. Those charges can later change in court.

Clearwater County’s inmate information also notes an important warning. The listed offense is not an admission of guilt. It also does not guarantee a conviction.

Mugshot of Gretchen Ballek — Gretchen Ballek’s booking photo.

Charge Listed Under Minnesota Law

The listed statute is part of Minnesota’s theft law. The official statute can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

That law covers several forms of theft. It includes taking or using movable property without the owner’s consent.

No further case details were included in the booking information provided. Court records may later show hearing dates, charging decisions, or case updates.

Readers can review public jail information through the Clearwater County inmate list. The county advises that roster information may not be current or complete.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Booking records should not be used as proof of guilt.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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