Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A shocking new felony case has emerged in Polk County, Minnesota. Martin Robert Kingbird, born July 29, 1982, is now facing serious legal trouble after allegedly violating Minnesota’s strict predatory offender registration requirements.
According to official records, Kingbird has been charged with a felony under statute 243.166.5(a), which covers cases where a registered predatory offender knowingly violates the mandated registration rules or intentionally provides false information.
Under Minnesota law, registered offenders must maintain accurate and up-to-date records of their residence, employment, and vehicles. Any false statement or failure to properly register is treated as a serious criminal offense and can lead to new felony convictions, significant prison time, and additional monitoring.
Authorities allege that Kingbird intentionally submitted false information during a recent registration check, a violation that triggers aggressive legal action due to the heightened risks associated with predatory offender status. Cases like these are treated with special urgency to ensure community safety and offender accountability.
As of now, Kingbird is facing a felony-level charge and could face years behind bars if convicted. His case is the latest reminder of the importance of Minnesota’s strict compliance laws for predatory offenders.
Law enforcement continues to investigate Kingbird’s activities to determine whether additional violations occurred during his registration period.
Stay tuned for further updates as this case moves through the court system.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did You Know?
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Under Minnesota law, failure to properly register as a predatory offender is punishable by up to 5 years in prison for a first offense and even longer for subsequent violations.
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Predatory offender registration requirements in Minnesota include reporting changes in residence, employment, vehicle ownership, and even temporary stays at a location.
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Providing false information intentionally during any required update can independently trigger new felony charges, regardless of other criminal activity.
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Minnesota maintains a public registry for certain high-risk offenders to allow communities to remain informed about nearby individuals who are under monitoring.