Crookston Booking: Elijiah Goodwin Faces Felony

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Elijiah Andrew Goodwin was booked in Polk County on August 10, 2026.

The booking record lists a felony predatory-offender registration charge.

The listed charge cites Minnesota Statute 243.166, subdivision 5(a).

Goodwin was born September 8, 1998, according to the supplied booking information.

The entry alleges Goodwin knowingly violated a registration requirement or intentionally provided false information.

The available record does not describe the specific alleged violation.

It also does not identify what information was allegedly false.

A jail booking does not establish guilt in a criminal case.

Minnesota Registration Law

Minnesota Statute 243.166 establishes registration duties for certain predatory offenders.

Subdivision 5 sets criminal penalties for certain violations of those requirements.

The law covers knowing failures to meet registration requirements.

It also addresses intentional false information provided to certain authorities.

Elijiah Andrew Goodwin booking photo.

A qualifying violation under subdivision 5(a) is classified as a felony.

The statute allows a prison sentence of up to five years.

A fine of up to $10,000 may also apply.

Those are statutory maximums and do not describe any sentence in Goodwin’s case.

Readers can view the full statute at the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located in Crookston.

The correctional facility serves Polk County and nearby counties.

Tri-County Community Corrections manages the regional facility.

The agency maintains a public inmate roster.

Jail status can change after court proceedings or release decisions.

The supplied booking information does not include bond details.

It also does not list an upcoming court appearance.

Facility information is available through the official corrections center website.

The charge against Goodwin remains an allegation unless resolved through the legal process.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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