{"id":42952,"date":"2026-08-13T13:51:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T18:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=42952"},"modified":"2026-08-11T08:15:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:15:49","slug":"crookston-joel-garza-booked-on-domestic-assault-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-joel-garza-booked-on-domestic-assault-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston: Joel Garza Booked on Domestic Assault Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crookston: Joel Garza Booked on Domestic Assault Charge<\/h2>\n

POLK COUNTY<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Joel Evan Garza was booked into custody on August 9, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists misdemeanor domestic assault as the controlling charge.<\/p>\n

It cites Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n

The listed allegation says Garza intentionally inflicted or attempted to inflict bodily harm on another.<\/p>\n

Garza’s date of birth is listed as June 28, 1991.<\/p>\n

Charge Listed in Booking Record<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law addresses domestic assault under Section 609.2242.<\/p>\n

Subdivision 1 includes alleged bodily harm against a family or household member.<\/p>\n

The booking record identifies the charge as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The information provided does not describe the events that led to the allegation.<\/p>\n

It does not identify the other person involved.<\/p>\n

No injury details were included with the booking information.<\/p>\n

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Joel Evan Garza booking photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The record also does not describe where the alleged incident occurred.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Booking Information in Crookston<\/h2>\n

Polk County booking information is available through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston.<\/p>\n

The regional facility maintains a public inmate roster for current custody information.<\/p>\n

Readers can check the official inmate roster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Booking information can change after court hearings or release decisions.<\/p>\n

Court records can provide more detail than a jail booking entry.<\/p>\n

The available information lists Garza’s booking date as August 9.<\/p>\n

It does not include a court case number or hearing date.<\/p>\n

Charge Remains an Allegation<\/h2>\n

A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

The listed charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.<\/p>\n

Garza is entitled to the legal protections available to criminal defendants.<\/p>\n

TRF News is reporting only the details contained in the available booking information.<\/p>\n

Additional facts may become available through later court records.<\/p>\n

Those records may provide more context about the allegation and case status.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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