{"id":52496,"date":"2026-09-23T06:54:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T11:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=52496"},"modified":"2026-09-15T06:19:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T11:19:42","slug":"crookston-james-villarreal-held-on-threats-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-james-villarreal-held-on-threats-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston: James Villarreal Held on Threats Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crookston: James Villarreal Held on Threats Charge<\/h2>\n

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 James Matthew Villarreal, 20, was booked into custody on September 11, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail roster lists Villarreal on a felony threats charge.<\/p>\n

The roster describes the offense as terroristic threats involving reckless disregard of risk.<\/p>\n

Villarreal’s date of birth is listed as May 12, 2006.<\/p>\n

Felony Threats Charge Listed<\/h2>\n

The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n

The current statute is titled threats of violence.<\/p>\n

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

It applies when a threat is made with a purpose to terrorize another person.<\/p>\n

It also covers reckless disregard of the risk of causing terror or serious public inconvenience.<\/p>\n

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

The statute also allows a fine up to $10,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n

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

\"James<\/p>\n

James Matthew Villarreal booking photo.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Booking Record Provides Few Details<\/h2>\n

The limited jail entry does not describe the alleged threat.<\/p>\n

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

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

No weapon or specific act of violence is identified in the information provided.<\/p>\n

The booking entry does not include a court file number.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide bail information or a listed release date.<\/p>\n

Villarreal was listed through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston.<\/p>\n

The regional jail is located at 816 Marin Avenue.<\/p>\n

More information is available through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charge Remains an Allegation<\/h2>\n

A jail booking records custody information and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

The charge against Villarreal remains an allegation unless proven or otherwise resolved in court.<\/p>\n

Future court filings may provide more information about the alleged threat.<\/p>\n

Those records could identify the circumstances and people connected to the case.<\/p>\n

They may also provide hearing dates, bail information, and release conditions.<\/p>\n

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

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

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