Polk County crime

Mentor Man, 79, Booked on First-Degree Murder Charge

Leslie Manford Anderson

Leslie Manford Anderson, 79, was booked in Crookston on a first-degree murder charge after a shooting in rural Mentor, Minnesota, Sunday.

A 55-year-old man was injured in a Mentor, Minnesota shooting. A 79-year-old suspect was arrested as Polk County deputies investigate.

Cody Brian Larson

Fosston man Cody Brian Larson faces DWI, child endangerment and license charges after a June traffic stop, according to Polk County court records.

Grant William Lafrinier

Crookston court records say Grant William Lafrinier faces a felony failure-to-appear charge after missing two hearings in a pending felony case.

Bree Lynn Olson

Crookston woman Bree Lynn Olson faces a child neglect charge after a 3-year-old was found alone near a bridge, according to court records.

Valerie Jo Bellanger

Valerie Jo Bellanger was booked in Crookston on Aug. 28 on a felony failure-to-appear charge, according to Polk County jail information.

Ronalda Myra Smith

Ronalda Myra Smith was booked in Polk County on Aug. 17 on a felony charge alleging a predatory offender registration violation under Minnesota law.

Tyler Fredrick Welsh

Tyler Fredrick Welsh was booked in Polk County on Aug. 17 on a misdemeanor failure-to-appear charge under Minnesota law, jail records show.

David Richard Engelbert

David Richard Engelbert was booked into the Polk County Jail on Aug. 17 on a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge under Minnesota law.

Sheldon Leonard Goddard

Sheldon Leonard Goddard was booked into the Polk County Jail on Aug. 17 on a felony third-degree assault charge involving substantial bodily harm.