Crookston Man Booked on Simple Robbery Charge

CROOKSTON (trfnews.i234.me) — Brian Wayne Crabtree was booked at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center on July 31, 2026.

The booking entry lists a felony simple robbery charge under Minnesota Statute 609.24. Crabtree was 40 years old on the booking date.

What the Booking Record Says

The provided booking information lists one felony count against Crabtree. It does not include an incident report or criminal complaint.

The entry does not identify a victim, property, location, or arrest circumstances. It also does not list a court file number.

TRF News has not independently confirmed those missing details. A jail booking records an admission into custody.

A booking does not prove guilt. Crabtree is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Brian Wayne Crabtree booking photo.

Minnesota Statute 609.24 defines the conduct covered by a simple robbery charge.

The law concerns taking property from another person or within that person’s presence.

The statute also requires the use or threatened use of immediate force. That force may overcome resistance or compel someone to allow the taking.

A conviction can bring up to 10 years in prison. It can also bring a fine of up to $20,000.

Those are maximum penalties under state law. They are not a predicted sentence in Crabtree’s case.

Any outcome depends on the evidence and court rulings. Plea talks and criminal history may also affect sentencing.

Minnesota Court Records Online provides access to many public district court records.

Available records may include complaints, hearing dates, and court actions. Some records or documents may not appear online.

Courthouse public terminals may provide more complete electronic access.

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston.

The facility handles adult detention services for Polk County. Booking and custody information can change without notice.

Readers should confirm current details through official jail and court sources.

No conviction was reported in the information provided for this story. TRF News will update the report when verified details become available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.