Crookston: Joshua Bellanger Booked on Assault Allegation

The jail entry lists a misdemeanor domestic assault allegation. Bellanger was 20 years old when the booking occurred.

The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(1).

The law covers acts intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.

The brief booking record does not describe the reported incident. It also does not identify an alleged victim or incident location.

No police officers’ names are included in this report.

Booking Information

The available jail information lists Bellanger’s booking date as July 1.

It identifies the listed offense as misdemeanor domestic assault.

The record does not show a court outcome. It also does not provide a plea, conviction, or sentence.

A jail booking record entry into custody. It does not establish guilt or prove the allegation.

A criminal complaint may provide more details than a jail roster.

That document may list the facts supporting a charge.

The supplied entry does not include a case number. It also does not list bail or release conditions.

Court Process

Court records may later provide more information about the case.

Those records could include hearing dates, bail terms, or charging documents.

A judge may review release conditions during a court appearance.

Prosecutors may also file, change, or dismiss charges.

None of those later steps appear in the supplied booking information.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch provides public access to many court records.

Some records may be restricted by law or court rules.

Readers can also visit the Polk County Sheriff’s Office website for official county information.

Presumption of Innocence

Bellanger is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The listed charge remains an allegation until the case is resolved.

A booking entry should not be treated as a finding of guilt.

Court documents provide the official record of legal proceedings.

TRF News will update this report when confirmed information becomes available.

Any update will rely on official records or court documents.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.