{"id":40974,"date":"2026-08-01T06:25:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T11:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=40974"},"modified":"2026-07-30T13:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T18:46:20","slug":"crookston-jail-books-tyson-keezer-on-assault-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-jail-books-tyson-keezer-on-assault-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston Jail Books Tyson Keezer on Assault Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Crookston Jail Books Tyson Keezer on Assault Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Crookston<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Tyson James Keezer was booked into the Polk County Jail on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record lists one felony charge against Keezer.<\/p>\n<p>The charge is second-degree assault involving an alleged dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n<p>Keezer, 31, was listed under Minnesota Statute 609.222, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n<h2>Booking Information<\/h2>\n<p>The supplied jail entry identifies Keezer by his full name and booking date.<\/p>\n<p>It does not describe the events that led to his arrest.<\/p>\n<p>The entry also does not identify an alleged victim.<\/p>\n<p>No weapon type was included in the information provided to TRF News.<\/p>\n<p>The arresting agency was not listed in the supplied record.<\/p>\n<p>A bond amount and first court date were also not included.<\/p>\n<p>Those details may appear later in public court records.<\/p>\n<p>County law enforcement information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polkcountymn.gov\/221\/Sheriffs-Office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; width: 206px; max-width: 500px; height: 275px; margin: 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KEEZER-TYSON-JAMES.jpg\" alt=\"Tyson James Keezer Polk County Jail booking photo\" \/><figcaption>Tyson James Keezer \u2014 Polk County Jail booking photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Minnesota Law Says<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.222<\/a> covers assault in the second degree.<\/p>\n<p>Subdivision 1 applies when someone is accused of assault using a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n<p>The law allows a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>It also allows a fine of up to $14,000.<\/p>\n<p>A court may impose both penalties following a conviction.<\/p>\n<p>These are maximum penalties, not an expected outcome in every case.<\/p>\n<p>The actual result depends on the evidence and later court decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law provides a broad definition for a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n<p>The definition can include firearms and objects capable of causing great bodily harm.<\/p>\n<p>It can also cover objects used in a dangerous manner.<\/p>\n<p>The complete definition appears in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.02<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The booking entry does not identify which object was allegedly involved.<\/p>\n<h2>Case Status<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking records that a person was taken into custody.<\/p>\n<p>It does not establish guilt or prove the allegations.<\/p>\n<p>Keezer is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors may review the case before filing formal charges.<\/p>\n<p>Filed charges can differ from the initial jail booking description.<\/p>\n<p>Charges may also be amended, reduced, dismissed, or resolved later.<\/p>\n<p>Court records may provide more details after a case is opened.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News will report verified updates when more public information becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>This report is based only on the booking details supplied for publication.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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