Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Red Lake man is facing a felony charge tied to a stolen car case in Crookston.
Keenan Beaulieu, of Red Lake, Minnesota, is charged with felony unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, according to court documents.
What the court filing says
According to the complaint, the case began on Jan. 1. The vehicle owner reportedly left his car running at M&H in Crookston.
When the owner came back outside, the car was gone, the court filing says.
Investigators reviewed surveillance video, according to the complaint. The video review allegedly led investigators to Beaulieu.
Arrest and recovery
Court documents say Beaulieu was arrested in Minneapolis on Jan. 5. The filing says he was found in possession of the stolen car.
The complaint does not describe any injuries. It does not list any crash tied to the theft.
Charge and court process
The charge is an allegation. Beaulieu is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Minnesota’s theft law includes “takes or drives a motor vehicle without consent.” That language appears in Minnesota’s theft statute.
Public case information may appear on Minnesota Court Records Online. The state explains MCRO and how to search cases by name.
The case would be handled in the local court system. The Minnesota Judicial Branch lists the Polk County District Court in Crookston.
Reporting a stolen vehicle
In Crookston, the city’s police department provides contact information on its official website.
TRF News obtained the case details from court documents.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.