{"id":46421,"date":"2026-09-04T17:59:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T22:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=46421"},"modified":"2026-09-01T06:07:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T11:07:48","slug":"crookston-valerie-bellanger-booked-on-felony-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-valerie-bellanger-booked-on-felony-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston: Valerie Bellanger Booked on Felony Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Crookston: Valerie Bellanger Booked on Felony Charge<\/h2>\n

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Valerie Jo Bellanger was booked into custody on August 28, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking information lists a felony failure-to-appear charge.<\/p>\n

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.49, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n

Bellanger’s booking record says the case involves a person charged with or convicted of a felony.<\/p>\n

The information provided does not identify the underlying felony case.<\/p>\n

Failure-to-Appear Charge Listed<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law covers failure to appear under Section 609.49.<\/p>\n

The law applies to certain people who were released while facing a felony matter.<\/p>\n

It can also apply after a felony conviction.<\/p>\n

The statute requires an intentional failure to appear when a court appearance is required.<\/p>\n

It also includes notice requirements connected with the required court appearance.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.49<\/a> on the state Revisor’s website.<\/p>\n


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\n<\/a>Booking photo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The booking information does not explain why Bellanger allegedly failed to appear.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide the date of the missed court appearance.<\/p>\n

No details about the original felony matter were included.<\/p>\n

Booked in Polk County<\/h2>\n

Polk County jail services are based at the Justice Center in Crookston.<\/p>\n

Bellanger was listed as recently booked in Polk County custody.<\/p>\n

The provided information lists her booking date as August 28.<\/p>\n

Bellanger’s date of birth is listed as January 26, 1984.<\/p>\n

No additional charges were included in the information provided for this report.<\/p>\n

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

Case Is Still Pending<\/h2>\n

A jail booking does not establish that someone committed a crime.<\/p>\n

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

Minnesota law also provides certain defenses and procedures for failure-to-appear cases.<\/p>\n

Those issues depend on the facts presented during court proceedings.<\/p>\n

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

They may also show hearing dates, bail conditions, or changes to the charge.<\/p>\n

TRF News will report verified updates if additional public information becomes available.<\/p>\n

Bellanger is presumed innocent on the current charge 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<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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