Crookston: James Villarreal Held on Threats Charge
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — James Matthew Villarreal, 20, was booked into custody on September 11, 2026.
The jail roster lists Villarreal on a felony threats charge.
The roster describes the offense as terroristic threats involving reckless disregard of risk.
Villarreal’s date of birth is listed as May 12, 2006.
Felony Threats Charge Listed
The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.
The current statute is titled threats of violence.
The law covers direct or indirect threats to commit a crime of violence.
It applies when a threat is made with a purpose to terrorize another person.
It also covers reckless disregard of the risk of causing terror or serious public inconvenience.
A conviction under this subdivision can carry up to five years in prison.
The statute also allows a fine up to $10,000, or both penalties.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.713 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
James Matthew Villarreal booking photo.
Booking Record Provides Few Details
The limited jail entry does not describe the alleged threat.
It does not identify the person who was allegedly threatened.
The record also does not state where the reported incident occurred.
No weapon or specific act of violence is identified in the information provided.
The booking entry does not include a court file number.
It also does not provide bail information or a listed release date.
Villarreal was listed through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston.
The regional jail is located at 816 Marin Avenue.
More information is available through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center.
Charge Remains an Allegation
A jail booking records custody information and does not establish guilt.
The charge against Villarreal remains an allegation unless proven or otherwise resolved in court.
Future court filings may provide more information about the alleged threat.
Those records could identify the circumstances and people connected to the case.
They may also provide hearing dates, bail information, and release conditions.
TRF News will report additional verified information if it becomes available through public records.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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