Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Jimmy Joe Burnett was booked into custody on August 19, 2026.
The booking information lists a felony motor vehicle theft charge against Burnett.
Burnett’s date of birth is listed as March 22, 1981.
The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(17).
Motor vehicle theft charge listed
The charge alleges Burnett took or drove a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.
Minnesota law covers this offense under the state’s general theft statute.
The law applies when someone takes or drives a vehicle without permission from the owner.
It also requires knowledge or reason to know that the owner did not give consent.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.52 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Jimmy Joe Burnett booking image. Northwest Regional Corrections Center.
The supplied jail information classifies Burnett’s charge as a felony.
Minnesota law allows up to five years in prison for motor vehicle theft.
The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.
A court could impose imprisonment, a fine, or both after a conviction.
Those are maximum penalties and do not predict the outcome of Burnett’s case.
Booking record gives few details
The booking information does not identify the vehicle allegedly involved.
It also does not identify the vehicle’s owner.
No details about the alleged taking or driving were included in the supplied record.
The record does not state where the alleged incident occurred.
Additional court information may provide more details as the case moves forward.
Recently booked in Crookston
Burnett 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.
Readers can visit the official NWRCC inmate roster page for custody information.
Booking status and court information can change as criminal cases proceed.
Charges may also be changed, dismissed, or resolved through later court action.
A criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.
Burnett is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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