Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — The Northwest Regional Corrections Center (NWRCC) in Crookston, Minnesota, is currently housing over 100 inmates, reflecting a significant uptick in incarcerations for serious offenses. The facility, which serves Polk, Norman, and Red Lake counties, has seen a diverse array of charges among its inmate population, ranging from probation violations to severe felonies.
Notable Inmate Cases:
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Jason Lee Aakhus: Incarcerated on February 15, 2025, for a gross misdemeanor probation violation.
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Kelly Beth Amundgaard: Booked on May 22, 2025, for failing to appear in court on felony charges.
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Braden Lawrence Anderson: Detained on May 21, 2025, facing second-degree assault charges involving a dangerous weapon causing substantial bodily harm.
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Justin Lee Armstrong: In custody since January 25, 2025, for felony motor vehicle theft without owner consent.
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Timothy Michael Buchanan: Arrested on May 10, 2025, for first-degree possession of 25 grams or more of cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine.
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Brian Lee Espinoza: Held since January 8, 2025, on first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges involving a victim under 13, with allegations of force or coercion.
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Andre Laschon Metcalf: Booked on May 6, 2025, facing third-degree murder charges related to the distribution of controlled substances.
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Henry Wayne Vold: Incarcerated on March 19, 2025, charged with second-degree murder.
The NWRCC operates under the Tri-County Community Corrections system and is designed to manage a wide range of offenders. The current inmate roster underscores the facility’s role in addressing both local and regional criminal activities.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did you know? The NWRCC’s inmate population includes individuals charged with severe offenses such as second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, first-degree drug possession, and even second-degree murder. This highlights the facility’s critical role in housing and managing high-risk offenders in the region.
