Crookston: Valerie Bellanger Booked on Felony Charge

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Valerie Jo Bellanger was booked into custody on August 28, 2026.

The booking information lists a felony failure-to-appear charge.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.49, subdivision 1.

Bellanger’s booking record says the case involves a person charged with or convicted of a felony.

The information provided does not identify the underlying felony case.

Failure-to-Appear Charge Listed

Minnesota law covers failure to appear under Section 609.49.

The law applies to certain people who were released while facing a felony matter.

It can also apply after a felony conviction.

The statute requires an intentional failure to appear when a court appearance is required.

It also includes notice requirements connected with the required court appearance.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.49 on the state Revisor’s website.

Booking photo

The booking information does not explain why Bellanger allegedly failed to appear.

It also does not provide the date of the missed court appearance.

No details about the original felony matter were included.

Polk County jail services are based at the Justice Center in Crookston.

Bellanger was listed as recently booked in Polk County custody.

The provided information lists her booking date as August 28.

Bellanger’s date of birth is listed as January 26, 1984.

No additional charges were included in the information provided for this report.

Readers can visit the official Polk County website for county information.

A jail booking does not establish that someone committed a crime.

The charge against Bellanger remains an allegation unless proven in court.

Minnesota law also provides certain defenses and procedures for failure-to-appear cases.

Those issues depend on the facts presented during court proceedings.

Court records may later provide more information about the underlying felony matter.

They may also show hearing dates, bail conditions, or changes to the charge.

TRF News will report verified updates if additional public information becomes available.

Bellanger is presumed innocent on the current charge unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.