Polk County: Raymond Nicholas Faces Registration Charge
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Raymond John Nicholas was booked on September 4, 2026.
Booking information lists Nicholas with one felony charge involving predatory offender registration requirements.
The allegation involves knowingly violating a registration requirement or intentionally providing false information.
Nicholas was born July 11, 1981, according to the booking information.
Felony Registration Charge Listed
The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 243.166, subdivision 5(a).
The law covers certain violations of Minnesota’s predatory offender registration requirements.
It applies when a person knowingly violates a requirement covered by the statute.
The provision also covers intentionally providing false information to designated authorities.
The booking information classifies the charge against Nicholas as a felony.
Raymond John Nicholas
No additional facts about the alleged violation were included in the information provided.
The booking record does not state which registration requirement was allegedly violated.
It also does not describe any information Nicholas allegedly provided.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 243.166 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Charge Carries Felony Classification
Minnesota law provides criminal penalties for violations covered by the cited section.
A conviction can carry up to five years of imprisonment.
The statute also allows a fine of up to $10,000.
Those penalties are possible maximums under the cited law.
They do not mean Nicholas will receive either penalty.
Any outcome depends on the court process and the facts established in the case.
Booking Does Not Establish Guilt
A booking and criminal charge do not establish guilt.
Nicholas is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The booking details provided do not list a plea or court outcome.
They also do not provide bail, release, or sentencing information.
Charges can change as a criminal case moves through the court system.
Defendants can challenge charges and evidence during court proceedings.
Available public case information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
TRF News will report additional verified information if more details become publicly available.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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