Crookston: Zechariah Demery Booked on Felony Charge
CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Zechariah Frank Demery was booked into the Polk County Jail on June 23, 2026.
The booking record lists a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation. Demery’s birth date is listed as October 5, 2003.
The record cites Minnesota Statute 609.2247, subdivision 2. The charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.
Booking Record Lists Felony Charge
The supplied record contains limited information about the case. It does not describe what allegedly happened before the booking.
The record does not identify an alleged victim. It also does not list a court date or bail amount.
No release status was included in the information provided. No police officer names appear in this report.
What Minnesota Law Says
Minnesota law defines strangulation as intentionally blocking normal breathing or blood flow. That may involve pressure on the throat or neck.
It may also involve blocking another person’s nose or mouth. The law applies when the alleged victim is a family member.
The law also applies when the alleged victim is a household member. The statute classifies the offense as a felony.
A conviction may bring up to three years in prison. The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000.
A court may impose imprisonment, a fine, or both. Any sentence would depend on the case and court findings.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2247 through the state Revisor’s Office.
Case Information Remains Limited
A jail booking records a person’s entry into custody. It does not establish guilt or prove the listed allegation.
Demery is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Future court filings may provide more details.
Those records could include hearing dates, release conditions, and the formal complaint. They may also explain the facts behind the charge.
The supplied information does not show whether prosecutors filed a formal complaint. It also does not provide Demery’s current custody status.
Readers seeking official county information can visit the Polk County Sheriff’s Office website.
TRF News will report confirmed updates when public records become available. Information may change as the case moves through court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.