Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Polk County woman is making headlines after authorities arrested her for failing to appear in court on a felony conviction, a serious charge under Minnesota Statute 609.49.1.
Ellen Rose Deegan, 36, born February 17, 1988, was taken into custody on March 27, 2025, after allegedly skipping out on a required court appearance tied to a prior felony offense.
Officials say her arrest stems from a felony-level probation violation, compounding legal troubles she was already facing. This isn’t just a missed appointment—this is a direct violation of court orders, and it carries major consequences under Minnesota law.
Failure to appear in a felony case can result in additional charges and potential prison time, leaving Deegan in deeper legal jeopardy.
Her story adds to a growing list of felony fugitives across Minnesota who are ignoring judicial obligations and facing steep penalties as a result.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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Failure to appear in felony cases can be punished by up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine in Minnesota.
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Under statute 609.49, the offense escalates based on the severity of the original charge.
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Probation violations are among the most common causes of re-arrest across the U.S.