Crookston Booking Lists Failure-to-Appear Charge
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Melinda Sue Ingalls was listed in custody on September 9, 2026.
The supplied jail record lists a misdemeanor failure-to-appear charge.
The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.49, subdivision 2.
Ingalls’ date of birth is listed as May 13, 1986.
The roster does not identify the original court case in the information provided.
Failure-to-Appear Charge
The booking description references a person charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor.
Minnesota Statute 609.49 covers release and failure to appear.
Subdivision 2 applies to people charged with gross misdemeanors or misdemeanors.
The law addresses an intentional failure to appear for trial when required.
The person must have received notice that failing to appear is a criminal offense.
The law can also apply when release conditions required a personal court appearance.
A violation of subdivision 2 is classified as a misdemeanor.
The supplied booking record does not explain why Ingalls allegedly missed court.
It also does not identify the underlying charge connected to the required appearance.
Misdemeanor Penalties
Under Minnesota law, a misdemeanor can carry up to 90 days in jail.
A maximum fine of $1,000 can also apply.
Actual penalties depend on the court and the facts of the case.
The failure-to-appear statute also provides an affirmative defense in certain situations.
That defense can apply when circumstances beyond a person’s control caused the missed appearance.
Crookston Jail Record
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located in Crookston, Minnesota.
The facility is operated by Tri-County Community Corrections.
More information is available through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center website.
The supplied roster does not list a bond amount.
It also does not include a new court date or detailed criminal complaint.
No police officer names are included in this report.
A jail booking does not establish guilt.
The charge remains an allegation unless resolved through the court process.
Ingalls is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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