CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lee Alan Oppegard, 51, was listed in Polk County jail booking records dated Friday, October 30, 2026.
The booking entry lists a misdemeanor allegation involving failure to appear in court.
The alleged offense concerns a court appearance connected to a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charge.
The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.49, Subdivision 2.
The available record does not explain the circumstances leading to Oppegard’s booking.
Failure to Appear Allegation
According to the supplied Polk County jail information, Oppegard was booked on a failure-to-appear allegation.
The offense is described as “Failure to Appear-Chgd/Convicted Gross Misd/Misd.”
The booking record identifies the allegation as a misdemeanor, marked “MS.”
The information does not identify the original criminal case involved.
It also does not provide the date of the allegedly missed court appearance.
No additional offenses were included in the supplied booking entry.
What Minnesota Law Says
Under Minnesota Statute 609.49, intentionally missing certain required court appearances can result in criminal penalties.
Subdivision 2 addresses individuals charged with misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses who intentionally fail to appear for trial.
The law requires qualifying notice or a release condition requiring the person’s appearance.
Missing a court appearance does not automatically establish a criminal violation.
Minnesota law also recognizes a defense involving circumstances beyond a person’s control.
The supplied booking information does not explain why Oppegard allegedly failed to appear.
Possible Penalties
A violation of Minnesota Statute 609.49, Subdivision 2, is classified as a misdemeanor.
A misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail.
State law also allows a fine of up to $1,000, or both penalties.
Any sentence would depend on the court’s findings and applicable law.
The booking record does not establish that Oppegard intentionally missed a required court appearance.
Polk County Jail Booking Details
Oppegard’s date of birth is listed as June 30, 1975.
He was 51 years old on the October 30, 2026, booking date.
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston serves Polk County and neighboring counties.
The facility is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston, Minnesota.
The supplied booking information does not include an arrest time or estimated release date.
It also does not identify a bond amount, scheduled court hearing, or case number.
Court Records and Case Status
Readers can check the Northwest Regional Corrections Center website for official jail information.
Additional court records may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The supplied entry does not confirm whether prosecutors have filed a separate criminal complaint.
A jail booking does not establish guilt or a criminal conviction.
Oppegard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Further details about the allegation were not included in the available booking record.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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