{"id":44964,"date":"2026-08-26T06:03:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44964"},"modified":"2026-08-21T06:01:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:01:15","slug":"crookston-dustin-williams-faces-felony-threat-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-dustin-williams-faces-felony-threat-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston: Dustin Williams Faces Felony Threat Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crookston<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Dustin Thomas Williams was booked into custody on August 19, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking information lists one felony threat charge against Williams.<\/p>\n

Williams’ date of birth is listed as September 15, 2002.<\/p>\n

The listed charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n

The booking description references alleged reckless disregard of the risk caused by a threat.<\/p>\n

Felony threats charge listed<\/h2>\n

Minnesota Statute 609.713 is currently titled \u201cThreats of Violence.\u201d<\/p>\n

The law covers direct or indirect threats to commit a crime of violence.<\/p>\n

It applies when a threat is allegedly made with the purpose of terrorizing another person.<\/p>\n

The law also covers threats made with reckless disregard of causing terror or serious public inconvenience.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n

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\"DustinDustin Thomas Williams booking image. Northwest Regional Corrections Center.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The booking record classifies Williams’ listed charge as a felony.<\/p>\n

A conviction under subdivision 1 can carry up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n

The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n

A court may impose imprisonment, a fine, or both after a conviction.<\/p>\n

Those are maximum penalties and do not predict the outcome of Williams’ case.<\/p>\n

Booking record gives limited details<\/h2>\n

The supplied booking information does not describe the alleged threat.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify the person allegedly threatened.<\/p>\n

The record does not state when or where the alleged conduct occurred.<\/p>\n

No details about the words or actions involved were provided.<\/p>\n

Additional information may become available through court records as the case proceeds.<\/p>\n

Recently booked in Crookston<\/h2>\n

Williams was listed as recently booked in the Polk County regional corrections system.<\/p>\n

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston.<\/p>\n

The facility serves Polk, Norman, and Red Lake counties.<\/p>\n

Readers can visit the Northwest Regional Corrections Center website<\/a> for facility information.<\/p>\n

Custody information and court records can change as criminal cases move forward.<\/p>\n

Charges can also be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.<\/p>\n

A criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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