Crookston Jail Books Anthony Vasecka on DWI Charge

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony Leroy Vasecka was booked into the Polk County Jail on July 27, 2026.

The jail record lists an alleged second-degree driving while impaired offense.

Vasecka was 35 years old at the time of booking.

His date of birth was listed as October 31, 1990.

The booking entry classifies the allegation as a gross misdemeanor.

It cites Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a).

Booking Entry Lists Aggravating Factors

The listed charge alleges that two or more aggravating factors were present.

The short jail entry does not identify those alleged factors.

Minnesota law defines several possible aggravating factors in impaired-driving cases.

They can include a qualified prior impaired-driving incident within the previous ten years.

They can also include an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher.

Another factor can involve a child under age 16 being inside the vehicle.

The available booking information does not say which factors apply to Vasecka.

It also does not identify the location, vehicle, or circumstances of the alleged offense.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.25 through the state Revisor’s Office.

The jail summary does not provide a court file number.

It also does not list a bond amount, hearing date, or release status.

More details may appear after a criminal complaint is filed.

Minnesota Court Records Online provides access to many public district court records.

Some documents may not appear immediately after a booking.

Court filings could later describe the alleged conduct and supporting evidence.

They could also identify any release conditions or scheduled hearings.

Local agency information is available through the Polk County Sheriff’s Office website.

A booking records a person’s entry into custody.

It does not prove that the listed allegation is true.

Prosecutors decide whether formal charges will be filed.

Filed charges may differ from the description shown in a jail record.

Vasecka can respond to the allegation during the court process.

He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

TRF News will review public records for added information.

Future filings may provide the alleged factors and the next court date.

Readers should rely on official court records for the latest case status.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.