Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old Crookston man is in custody after felony charges in a domestic case.
Felony charges filed
Jimmy Allen Gray Jr. faces two felony counts. The charges include threats of violence and domestic assault.
The case stems from an incident on Feb. 27, 2026. It happened at a residence in Crookston, according to court documents.
A criminal complaint was filed Tuesday in Polk County District Court. The complaint says Gray Jr. argued with a woman about her phone.
Threats and alleged assault
Prosecutors say Gray Jr. threatened to set the woman on fire. The complaint says he threatened to pour synthetic oil on her.
It also says he threatened to pour gasoline on her. Court records say he grabbed a bottle of oil during the dispute.
A witness told police he saw Gray Jr. with his hands around the woman’s throat. The witness also heard a threat to set her on fire.
The complaint says Gray Jr. pulled the woman by her hair. It also says he struck her in the lip.
Court records say he pinned her on a couch. The complaint says he later threw her onto a loveseat.
Officers also referenced a phone recording in the case. The complaint says the recording captured him saying he would pour oil on her.
Arrest and phone recovered
Police arrived, and Gray Jr. had left the home, according to the complaint. Officers later found him walking nearby.
They took him into custody. The woman’s phone was found in his pocket, court records say.
Possible penalties and prior record
Each felony charge carries up to five years in prison. Each count also carries up to a $10,000 fine.
Court records list a prior delinquency adjudication for threats of violence in November 2020. Records also show a felony threats conviction in February 2025.
For general court information, readers can visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch website.
For help related to domestic violence, resources are available at the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.