{"id":51216,"date":"2026-09-15T13:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T18:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=51216"},"modified":"2026-09-12T05:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T10:19:35","slug":"crookston-booking-lists-failure-to-appear-charge-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-booking-lists-failure-to-appear-charge-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston Booking Lists Failure-to-Appear Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Crookston Booking Lists Failure-to-Appear Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Crookston (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Melinda Sue Ingalls was listed in custody on September 9, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied jail record lists a misdemeanor failure-to-appear charge.<\/p>\n<p>The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.49, subdivision 2.<\/p>\n<p>Ingalls&#8217; date of birth is listed as May 13, 1986.<\/p>\n<p>The roster does not identify the original court case in the information provided.<\/p>\n<h2>Failure-to-Appear Charge<\/h2>\n<p>The booking description references a person charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.49<\/a> covers release and failure to appear.<\/p>\n<p>Subdivision 2 applies to people charged with gross misdemeanors or misdemeanors.<\/p>\n<p>The law addresses an intentional failure to appear for trial when required.<\/p>\n<p>The person must have received notice that failing to appear is a criminal offense.<\/p>\n<p>The law can also apply when release conditions required a personal court appearance.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/INGALLS-MELINDA-SUE-3.jpg\" alt=\"Melinda Sue Ingalls mugshot\" \/><figcaption>Melinda Sue Ingalls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A violation of subdivision 2 is classified as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied booking record does not explain why Ingalls allegedly missed court.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify the underlying charge connected to the required appearance.<\/p>\n<h2>Misdemeanor Penalties<\/h2>\n<p>Under Minnesota law, a misdemeanor can carry up to 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n<p>A maximum fine of $1,000 can also apply.<\/p>\n<p>Actual penalties depend on the court and the facts of the case.<\/p>\n<p>The failure-to-appear statute also provides an affirmative defense in certain situations.<\/p>\n<p>That defense can apply when circumstances beyond a person&#8217;s control caused the missed appearance.<\/p>\n<h2>Crookston Jail Record<\/h2>\n<p>The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located in Crookston, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>The facility is operated by Tri-County Community Corrections.<\/p>\n<p>More information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitycorrections-tccc.org\/nwrcc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northwest Regional Corrections Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied roster does not list a bond amount.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not include a new court date or detailed criminal complaint.<\/p>\n<p>No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>The charge remains an allegation unless resolved through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>Ingalls is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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