Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man is facing three felony counts tied to alleged child sexual abuse material, according to court records.
Michael Anthony Arpa, 38, of Crookston, is charged in Polk County District Court.
The case includes three felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse material.
The charges allege a minor under the age of 14, records state.
What court records show
Court filings list the charge as a violation of Minnesota Statute 617.247.4(b)(3).
Each count is filed as a separate felony charge in the case.
The public register does not list detailed allegations about the files.
No further details were immediately available in the register of actions.
Dates and location listed
Court records list the alleged offense window as July 4, 2025, through July 9, 2025.
Records list the location as the City of Crookston.
The Crookston Police Department investigated the case, court documents state.
Records also reference a detention order connected to the filing.
First appearance and bail
Arpa made his first court appearance on January 9, 2026, according to court records.
Judge Anne Marie Rasmusson set bail at $40,000 without conditions.
The court also set $3,000 cash bail with conditions, records show.
Release conditions listed
- No contact with anyone under age 18.
- No alcohol or controlled substance use or possession.
- Do not enter bars or liquor stores.
- Submit to chemical testing.
- Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval.
Next court date
An Initial Appearance (Rule 8) is scheduled for January 22, 2026.
The hearing is scheduled before Judge Corey Harbott, records show.
The date filed in court is listed as January 9, 2026.
Offense date listed: July 4, 2025.
Resources
Minnesota statute cited in the case: Minn. Stat. 617.247.
Minnesota court records portal: Minnesota Judicial Branch.
To report suspected child exploitation: NCMEC CyberTipline.
Charges are allegations.
Arpa is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.