Crookston: William Seward Held on Failure to Appear

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — William Bill Seward, 29, was booked into custody on September 15, 2026.

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center lists Seward on its September 16 jail roster.

The Crookston facility lists failure to appear as his controlling charge.

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

Seward’s date of birth is listed as June 1, 1997.

The roster does not identify the underlying felony case connected to the charge.

Felony Failure-to-Appear Charge

Minnesota law covers certain failures to appear involving people charged with or convicted of felonies.

The law applies when a person intentionally misses a required court appearance after receiving required notice.

It can also apply after release under an order requiring the person to appear.

The statute describes the offense and possible penalties based on the underlying felony.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.49 for the full language.

The NWRCC roster does not state which court appearance Seward allegedly missed.

It also does not provide the underlying felony charge in his roster entry.

No detailed incident report appears in the public roster entry.

The booking record should not be read as a finding of guilt.

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston.

The facility serves Norman, Polk and Red Lake counties.

It also houses some people held under state contracts or warrants from other jurisdictions.

The facility’s public roster is normally updated on weekday mornings.

The September 16 roster includes a booking photograph for Seward.

It lists his incarceration date as September 15 and his birth date as June 1, 1997.

The roster identifies felony failure to appear as the controlling charge.

Additional public case records may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Jail records can change after hearings, releases, or other court action.

A criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.

The court system determines the final outcome of the case.

TRF News will continue reviewing public records for additional information.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.