Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Dustin Thomas Williams was booked into custody on August 19, 2026.
The booking information lists one felony threat charge against Williams.
Williams’ date of birth is listed as September 15, 2002.
The listed charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.
The booking description references alleged reckless disregard of the risk caused by a threat.
Felony threats charge listed
Minnesota Statute 609.713 is currently titled “Threats of Violence.”
The law covers direct or indirect threats to commit a crime of violence.
It applies when a threat is allegedly made with the purpose of terrorizing another person.
The law also covers threats made with reckless disregard of causing terror or serious public inconvenience.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.713 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Dustin Thomas Williams booking image. Northwest Regional Corrections Center.
The booking record classifies Williams’ listed charge as a felony.
A conviction under subdivision 1 can carry up to five years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.
A court may impose imprisonment, a fine, or both after a conviction.
Those are maximum penalties and do not predict the outcome of Williams’ case.
Booking record gives limited details
The supplied booking information does not describe the alleged threat.
It also does not identify the person allegedly threatened.
The record does not state when or where the alleged conduct occurred.
No details about the words or actions involved were provided.
Additional information may become available through court records as the case proceeds.
Recently booked in Crookston
Williams was listed as recently booked in the Polk County regional corrections system.
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston.
The facility serves Polk, Norman, and Red Lake counties.
Readers can visit the Northwest Regional Corrections Center website for facility information.
Custody information and court records can change as criminal cases move forward.
Charges can also be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.
A criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.
Williams is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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