Crookston: Persephone Brown Booked on Felony Damage
CROOKSTON (trfnews.i234.me) — A Polk County booking entry lists Persephone Ann Brown, 19, on a felony property damage allegation.
The entry shows a booking date of October 11, 2026. It describes first-degree damage to property involving an alleged value reduction of more than $1,000.
Brown’s date of birth is listed as October 11, 2007. The reported booking date falls on her 19th birthday.
The available entry does not explain what property was damaged. It also does not identify the owner or describe the reported incident.
No arrest location, incident time, or estimated repair bill appears in the supplied information.
Understanding the Felony Property Damage Allegation
Under Minnesota law, first-degree criminal damage to property is a felony offense.
The law covers several types of intentional damage to another person’s property without permission.
One part of the law applies when damage reduces property value by more than $1,000. The amount is measured through repair and replacement costs.
A conviction can carry up to five years in prison, a fine of $10,000, or both.
These are maximum penalties allowed by law. They do not indicate what sentence Brown might face if convicted.
Readers can review the full law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Details Not Included in the Booking Entry
The brief booking information leaves several questions unanswered about the allegation.
It does not explain how the property was allegedly damaged or what events led to the booking.
The entry also does not identify any witnesses or say whether other people were involved.
No court case number, bail amount, hearing date, or release status was provided in the supplied record.
It remains unclear whether prosecutors have filed a formal criminal complaint.
A jail booking does not establish that a person committed a crime. Brown is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Polk County Jail and Court Information
Polk County’s Justice Center is located in Crookston, Minnesota. Its location does not establish where the alleged property damage happened.
The county provides information about jail services and custody questions through its official website.
Readers seeking custody updates can visit the Polk County Sheriff’s Office information page.
The county lists 218-470-8100, option 3, as the contact number for jail questions.
Public court information may also become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
However, some pending criminal cases may not appear in public name searches.
Additional records could help clarify the location, alleged damage, court proceedings, and any future case developments.
TRF News will provide updates if further details are confirmed through official public records.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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