Detroit Lakes: Nickolas Corbett Booked on 2 Charges

DETROIT LAKES (trfnews.i234.me) — Nickolas Thomas Corbett, 20, was booked into the Becker County Jail on Sunday.

The booking date was listed as August 9, 2026.

Jail records list two alleged offenses connected with Corbett’s booking.

One allegation involves fleeing a peace officer without using a motor vehicle.

The other allegation involves alcohol possession by a person under age 21.

Fleeing Allegation Listed

The first offense cites Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 6.

The law covers attempts to evade or elude a peace officer without using a motor vehicle.

The statute includes running, hiding, or other means of avoiding an officer.

The law requires the officer to be acting in the lawful discharge of official duties.

The statute classifies the offense as a misdemeanor.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.487 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Nickolas Thomas Corbett booking photo.

Underage Alcohol Possession Allegation

The second listed offense cites Minnesota Statute 340A.503, subdivision 3.

Minnesota law restricts alcohol possession by people younger than 21.

The law applies to possession with intent to consume outside a parent’s or guardian’s household.

The statute also contains rules about how intent may be determined.

The full law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Booked Into Becker County Jail

Both offenses were listed as adult arrest allegations in the booking information.

No estimated release date was provided with the record.

The booking information does not explain what led to Corbett’s arrest.

It also does not identify where the alleged offenses occurred.

No police officer names are included in this report.

The Becker County Jail is located in Detroit Lakes.

The jail holds both sentenced inmates and people awaiting court proceedings.

Charges Remain Allegations

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The listed offenses remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

Corbett is presumed innocent unless found guilty in court.

Later court filings may provide additional information about the allegations.

Charges may also be changed or dismissed as a case moves forward.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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Detroit Lakes: Nickolas Corbett Booked on 2 Charges