Polk County Man Booked in Protection Order Case

POLK COUNTY — (trfnews.i234.me) — Joshua Richard Basswood was recently booked into the Polk County Jail.

The jail entry lists Basswood’s booking date as July 17, 2026. His date of birth is listed as August 7, 1997.

Basswood was booked on an alleged domestic abuse-related order violation. The listed charge involves violating an order for protection.

Charge Listed in Jail Record

The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 518B.01, subdivision 14(a). That law addresses alleged violations of court-issued protection orders.

Readers can review the statute through the Minnesota Legislature’s official statute website.

The statute provides penalties for someone who knowingly violates an active protection order. The exact penalty may depend on the case’s facts.

Joshua Richard Basswood Polk County Jail booking photo

Joshua Richard Basswood booking photo.

Case Remains Pending

The booking entry does not provide a full account of the alleged incident. It also does not list the location or time involved.

No details about a court appearance were included in the information provided. Bond conditions were also not included.

A jail booking is not proof of guilt. Criminal charges are allegations unless proven in court.

Basswood is presumed innocent unless a judge or jury finds him guilty. Court records may provide more information as the case moves forward.

Information about the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is available through the official Polk County website.

Jail status can change after a court hearing, a release order, or a bond payment. Readers should check official records for the latest case information.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.