Crookston Man Booked on Felony Court No-Show

Crookston, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man was recently booked into the Polk County Jail after authorities alleged he failed to appear in court on a felony matter, according to public booking records.

Bernard Scott McArthur, 73, was booked into the Polk County Jail on July 20, 2026. Jail records list one count of Failure to Appear – Charged or Convicted of a Felony under Minnesota Statute 609.49.1.

The booking report classifies the offense as a felony. No additional details about the original criminal case were included in the publicly available booking information.

Booking Information

According to the Polk County Jail booking record, McArthur was born on May 31, 1953. The booking was recorded on July 20, 2026.

Minnesota law requires defendants to appear for scheduled court hearings unless excused by the court. A person who fails to appear on a felony case may face an additional criminal charge and may be taken into custody.

The booking record does not explain why the scheduled court appearance was missed. Additional facts may become available through future court filings.

Bernard Scott McArthur Polk County Jail Mugshot

Booking photo from the Polk County Jail.

Court Proceedings

A jail booking reflects an arrest or detention. It is not a criminal conviction. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

The case will continue through the Minnesota judicial system. Future hearings will determine the outcome of the charge.

Members of the public may search court records through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).

Public law enforcement records are maintained by the Polk County Records Department.

Current inmate and booking information is available through the Polk County Jail Roster.

TRF News Will Continue Following the Case

TRF News will continue monitoring this case for additional court filings and other public information. Updates will be published as new records become available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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