Polk County: Michael Bush Booked for Failure to Appear

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Anthony Bush was booked into the Polk County Jail on July 2, 2026.

The booking record lists a felony charge for failure to appear in court. The entry cites Minnesota Statute 609.49, subdivision 1.

Bush was born on June 14, 1985. He was 41 years old when the booking occurred.

The record describes the matter as involving a person charged with or convicted of a felony. It does not identify the underlying felony case.

Charge Listed as a Felony

Minnesota law addresses failures to appear after release from custody. The law applies when a person is faced with a felony charge or conviction.

The statute also requires notice or a release condition requiring a court appearance. It covers an intentional failure to appear when required.

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

The available booking summary does not explain why Bush allegedly missed court. It also does not list the required hearing date.

No information was provided about bail, release terms, or a future court appearance. Those details may appear in later court filings.

A jail booking records an arrest or detention. It does not prove guilt on the listed charge.

Bush is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The charge remains an allegation unless a court decides otherwise.

The booking summary does not include evidence, witness statements, or the complete case history. It also omits details about the earlier case.

Court records can change after an initial booking. Charges may be amended, dismissed, or resolved through later proceedings.

Readers can review Minnesota Court Records Online for public case information. Some records may be restricted.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office provides public safety information. Its records division maintains arrest and criminal files.

Record requests may be needed for additional documents. Available information can depend on the case status.

This report is based on the booking details available at publication. Updates should be confirmed through official court or county records.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.