{"id":54656,"date":"2026-09-20T14:57:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T19:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=54656"},"modified":"2026-09-20T14:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T19:57:33","slug":"crookston-kevin-yungen-booked-on-felony-sex-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-kevin-yungen-booked-on-felony-sex-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston: Kevin Yungen Booked on Felony Sex Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Crookston: Kevin Yungen Booked on Felony Sex Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Crookston (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Kevin Jon Yungen was booked Sept. 16, 2026, on a felony criminal sexual conduct charge.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information lists first-degree criminal sexual conduct as the controlling charge.<\/p>\n<p>The entry references alleged penetration or sexual contact involving a person under 13.<\/p>\n<p>It also references an accomplice allegedly armed with a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n<p>The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 609.342, subdivision 1(f)(ii).<\/p>\n<p>Yungen was born Nov. 29, 1982.<\/p>\n<p>He was 43 years old when the Sept. 16 booking was recorded.<\/p>\n<h2>First-Degree Charge Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The available booking record gives only a short description of the charge.<\/p>\n<p>It does not provide a full account of the allegations.<\/p>\n<p>The entry also does not identify the complainant or any alleged accomplice.<\/p>\n<p>No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not describe when or where the alleged conduct occurred.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/YUNGEN-KEVIN-JON-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Jon Yungen booking photo\" \/><figcaption>Kevin Jon Yungen booking photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The booking record does not provide a probable cause statement.<\/p>\n<p>Those records could contain more details about the state&#8217;s allegations.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.342<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n<h2>Charge Is Classified as a Felony<\/h2>\n<p>First-degree criminal sexual conduct is a felony under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>The statute allows up to 30 years in prison after a conviction.<\/p>\n<p>It also allows a fine of up to $40,000.<\/p>\n<p>Those figures are maximum penalties allowed by the statute.<\/p>\n<p>They do not indicate what sentence would be imposed in a specific case.<\/p>\n<p>Sentencing depends on the case, criminal history, and applicable sentencing rules.<\/p>\n<h2>Booking Does Not Establish Guilt<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking records a person&#8217;s entry into custody.<\/p>\n<p>It does not establish that the allegations are true.<\/p>\n<p>Yungen is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information provided does not list a bond amount.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not list a release date or upcoming hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Those details may later appear in public court records.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can search <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/CaseSearch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a> for available case information.<\/p>\n<p>Some records may not appear immediately after a booking.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News will report verified updates when additional public information becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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