{"id":36012,"date":"2026-07-05T09:41:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T14:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=36012"},"modified":"2026-07-02T04:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:44:45","slug":"crookston-joshua-bellanger-booked-on-assault-allegation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-joshua-bellanger-booked-on-assault-allegation\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston: Joshua Bellanger Booked on Assault Allegation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crookston: Joshua Bellanger Booked on Assault Allegation<\/h2>\n
CROOKSTON<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Joshua Dean Bellanger was booked into the Polk County Jail on July 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail entry lists a misdemeanor domestic assault allegation. Bellanger was 20 years old when the booking occurred.<\/p>\n

The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(1)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The law covers acts intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.<\/p>\n

The brief booking record does not describe the reported incident. It also does not identify an alleged victim or incident location.<\/p>\n

No police officers’ names are included in this report.<\/p>\n

Booking Information<\/h2>\n

The available jail information lists Bellanger\u2019s booking date as July 1.<\/p>\n

It identifies the listed offense as misdemeanor domestic assault.<\/p>\n

The record does not show a court outcome. It also does not provide a plea, conviction, or sentence.<\/p>\n

A jail booking record entry into custody. It does not establish guilt or prove the allegation.<\/p>\n

A criminal complaint may provide more details than a jail roster.<\/p>\n

That document may list the facts supporting a charge.<\/p>\n

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Joshua Dean Bellanger booking photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The supplied entry does not include a case number. It also does not list bail or release conditions.<\/p>\n

Court Process<\/h2>\n

Court records may later provide more information about the case.<\/p>\n

Those records could include hearing dates, bail terms, or charging documents.<\/p>\n

A judge may review release conditions during a court appearance.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors may also file, change, or dismiss charges.<\/p>\n

None of those later steps appear in the supplied booking information.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a> provides public access to many court records.<\/p>\n

Some records may be restricted by law or court rules.<\/p>\n

Readers can also visit the Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a> website for official county information.<\/p>\n

Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n

Bellanger is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

The listed charge remains an allegation until the case is resolved.<\/p>\n

A booking entry should not be treated as a finding of guilt.<\/p>\n

Court documents provide the official record of legal proceedings.<\/p>\n

TRF News will update this report when confirmed information becomes available.<\/p>\n

Any update will rely on official records or court documents.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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