Crookston: Matthew Volker Booked on Contempt Charge

CROOKSTON, MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Jon Volker, 40, was listed as incarcerated on October 13, 2026.

His name appeared on the Northwest Regional Corrections Center jail roster published that morning. The facility is located in Crookston, Minnesota, and serves several northwest Minnesota counties.

October 13 Jail Roster Details

The roster lists Volker’s date of birth as November 29, 1985. It identifies his incarceration date as October 13, 2026.

The controlling charge is listed as constructive contempt of court. The description concerns alleged deceit or abuse of court proceedings by a party.

The entry cites Minnesota Statute 588.01, subdivision 3(2). The roster labels the charge with an “M,” indicating a misdemeanor.

The details appear on page 11 of the official October 13 jail roster.

What Minnesota’s Contempt Law Covers

Minnesota law separates contempt of court into direct and constructive contempt. Direct contempt generally involves actions occurring in a court’s immediate presence.

Constructive contempt concerns conduct outside the court’s immediate presence. The provision cited in Volker’s entry specifically addresses deceit or abuse involving court proceedings.

Details Not Included in the Listing

The roster does not describe the events behind the allegation. It does not identify the related court case or explain the alleged conduct.

No court hearing date, bail amount, or case number appears beside Volker’s entry. Those details would need confirmation from separate official records.

The charge description should not be treated as proof of misconduct. A jail roster listing does not establish guilt or a conviction.

How to Check Official Updates

Tri-County Community Corrections says its inmate roster is updated each weekday morning. It covers local charges, certain state placements, and holds from other jurisdictions.

Readers can also search Minnesota Court Records Online for available public court information. Some files may not be available through the online system.

The October 13 roster confirms Volker’s listing at that time. It does not verify his custody status on later dates.

Further information may become available through jail updates or court records. Any new court action would require separate confirmation.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.