Crookston Man Booked on Felony Firearm Charge
CROOKSTON (trfnews.i234.me) — Roger Dale Cooper was booked into the Polk County Jail on June 25, 2026.
The booking record lists one felony firearm charge against Cooper.
The charge alleges Cooper possessed a pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon while legally barred from possession.
The record cites Minnesota Statute 624.713, subdivision 1(2).
Cooper was born on March 28, 1964, according to the supplied booking information.
He was 62 years old at the time of booking.
Details Remain Limited
The short jail entry does not identify the firearm involved.
It also does not explain where the alleged possession occurred.
No police officer names were included in the information supplied for this report.
The available information does not list a court date, bail amount, or release date.
Those details may appear later in public court records.
What Minnesota Law Says
Minnesota law restricts firearm possession for certain people with qualifying crime-of-violence convictions.
The restriction can also apply after certain juvenile court adjudications.
The filed allegation cites the section covering that legal restriction.
Under the statute, a conviction can bring up to 15 years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $30,000.
Those are maximum penalties and do not predict the outcome of this case.
A sentence would depend on the evidence, court rulings, and Cooper’s criminal history.
The supplied record does not identify the earlier case referenced by the charge.
It also does not state whether Cooper’s firearm rights were ever restored.
Court and Jail Information
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is based in Crookston.
Polk County District Court is located at the Polk County Justice Center.
Public information may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Jail and court records can change after hearings or new filings.
Readers should check official sources for the latest case information.
Presumption of Innocence
A booking record documents custody and a listed allegation.
It does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.
Cooper is presumed innocent unless the charge is proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.