Crookston: Hector Castilleja Booked on Gun Charge

Hector Armando Castilleja
Hector Armando Castilleja

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Hector Armando Castilleja was recently booked into custody in Polk County.

The jail record lists Castilleja’s booking date as August 24, 2026.

His date of birth is listed as August 17, 1989.

The controlling charge involves alleged possession of a pistol or assault-style weapon.

The record classifies the listed offense as a gross misdemeanor.

The charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.

Firearm Possession Charge Listed

The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 624.713, subdivision 1, clause 10(v).

That section identifies categories of people who are prohibited from possessing certain firearms.

Clause 10(v) addresses a person who is allegedly unlawfully in the United States.

The statute lists firearm possession under that provision as a gross misdemeanor.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 624.713 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Hector Armando Castilleja mugshotHector Armando Castilleja

The supplied record does not describe the firearm allegedly involved.

It also does not explain where or how the alleged possession occurred.

No information about ammunition appears in the supplied booking entry.

The record does not describe the circumstances surrounding Castilleja’s arrest.

This report does not add details that are not supported by the available information.

Booked at Crookston Facility

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston.

Tri-County Community Corrections operates the facility.

The center provides detention services for Polk County and other participating counties.

More information is available through Tri-County Community Corrections.

A jail roster reflects custody and charge information available when the record is prepared.

It does not represent a court finding of guilt.

Charge Remains an Allegation

Castilleja is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.

The supplied record does not provide a court date or release information.

Charges can be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later court proceedings.

Future court filings may provide more details about the allegations.

Public court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

The court record should be checked for the latest status of the case.

TRF News will report significant developments when additional public information becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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