Crookston: Neka Sargent Held on Failure-to-Appear Charge
Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Neka Joy Sargent, 34, was booked into custody on September 15, 2026.
The booking record lists failure to appear as Sargent’s controlling charge.
The offense is listed as a misdemeanor under Minnesota law.
Sargent’s date of birth is listed as August 2, 1992.
The record identifies the underlying matter as a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor case.
The information provided does not identify the specific underlying charge.
Failure-to-Appear Charge Listed
Sargent’s charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.49, subdivision 2.
The law addresses failure to appear involving gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor defendants.
It applies when a person intentionally fails to appear for a required trial.
The person must also have received required notice or an applicable release condition.
A violation of subdivision 2 is classified as a misdemeanor.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.49 for the complete law.
The booking entry does not explain why Sargent allegedly failed to appear.
It also does not list the date of the court appearance involved.
No details about the underlying case were included in the information provided.
Sargent Booked at Crookston Facility
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston.
The facility is operated by Tri-County Community Corrections.
It serves correctional needs for Norman, Polk and Red Lake counties.
More information is available through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center website.
Jail records provide a snapshot of a person’s custody status at a particular time.
That status can change following hearings, release decisions or other court action.
The booking information does not provide a final outcome for Sargent’s case.
It also does not establish the outcome of the underlying court matter.
Additional public court records may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
A criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.
The court system determines the final outcome of a criminal case.
TRF News will continue reviewing public records for additional information.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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