Crookston: Tucker Coombs Booked on Fleeing Charge

CROOKSTON (trfnews.i234.me) — Tucker John Coombs was recently booked into the Polk County Jail.

The booking record lists an October 3, 2026, booking date.

Coombs was 18 years old on the listed booking date.

The record lists one felony charge involving alleged fleeing in a motor vehicle.

The listed offense is fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.

The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 3.

Felony Charge Listed

The charge is classified as a felony under Minnesota law.

The booking information does not provide details about the alleged incident.

It does not list where the alleged fleeing began or ended.

No information about vehicle speeds or road conditions was included.

The record also does not identify any alleged injuries or property damage.

Minnesota Statute 609.487 covers fleeing a peace officer.

Subdivision 3 applies when a person allegedly flees using a motor vehicle.

The law requires the officer to be acting in an official duty.

It also addresses whether the driver knew the person was a peace officer.

A conviction under subdivision 3 can carry significant penalties.

The maximum prison sentence is three years and one day.

The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000.

A court could impose imprisonment, a fine, or both after a conviction.

Polk County identifies its jail facility as the Justice Center.

County information lists the jail contact as a local Crookston number.

More information is available through the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Readers can also search public court records through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A jail booking is not a finding of guilt.

Criminal charges are allegations unless proven in court.

Additional court filings may provide more details about the case.

TRF News will report verified updates when more public information becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.