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Jason William Abney

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jason William Abney was booked into the Polk County Jail on May 20, 2026.

According to booking information, Abney was listed on a traffic-related charge. The listed charge is driving after cancellation. The booking notes describe the case as “inimical to public safety.”

Abney was born on March 24, 1979, according to the booking record. The charge listed is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.

Charge Listed In Booking Record

The booking entry lists the charge as Traffic-DL-Driving after cancellation, inimical to public safety. The listed statute is Minnesota Statute 171.24.5.

Under Minnesota law, driving after cancellation can carry criminal penalties. A gross misdemeanor may apply in cases involving cancellation or denial tied to public safety concerns. More details can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Public jail and records information may also be available through the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Mugshot of Jason William AbneyJason William Abney’s booking photo. 

Case Remains Pending

A booking record is not a conviction. It shows that a person was taken into custody or processed at a jail.

Abney is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Court records may provide future updates on hearings, bond, or case status.

No further case details were included in the booking line provided for this report.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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