Crookston: Bobby Newborn Booked on Fighting Charge

CROOKSTON (trfnews.i234.me) — Bobby James Newborn was recently booked in Polk County on a disorderly conduct charge.

The booking information lists an October 2, 2026, date.

Newborn was 23 years old on the listed booking date.

The charge involves alleged brawling or fighting.

The booking record classifies the offense as a misdemeanor.

It cites Minnesota Statute 609.72, subdivision 1(1).

Disorderly Conduct Charge

The brief booking entry does not describe the events that led to Newborn’s arrest.

It does not identify where the alleged incident occurred.

The information also does not identify another person involved in the alleged conduct.

No reported injuries are listed in the booking information provided.

The record also does not provide details about what allegedly started the incident.

Minnesota Statute 609.72 covers disorderly conduct.

Subdivision 1 includes several forms of conduct that can result in a misdemeanor charge.

Subdivision 1(1) specifically addresses engaging in brawling or fighting.

The law also requires certain knowledge about how the conduct could affect others.

The conduct may tend to alarm, anger, or disturb other people.

It may also tend to provoke an assault or breach of the peace.

A misdemeanor conviction can carry criminal penalties under Minnesota law.

The general maximum jail sentence is 90 days.

The general maximum fine is $1,000.

Any sentence would depend on the facts and the court’s final decision.

Polk County identifies its jail facility as the Justice Center.

The county provides a local Crookston number for jail-related questions.

Additional information is available through the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Readers can also search public cases through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A booking and criminal charge do not establish guilt.

Newborn is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Additional facts may become available through a criminal complaint or later court filings.

TRF News will report verified updates when more public information becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.