{"id":71477,"date":"2026-11-06T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=71477"},"modified":"2026-11-03T05:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:34:59","slug":"crookston-jail-books-seth-fontaine-on-fleeing-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-jail-books-seth-fontaine-on-fleeing-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston Jail Books Seth Fontaine on Fleeing Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

CROOKSTON, MN<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 Seth Brody Fontaine, 21, was listed in Polk County jail booking information dated October 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

The supplied record shows one felony allegation.<\/p>\n

The listed charge is fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.487, Subdivision 3.<\/p>\n

The supplied booking entry does not describe what led to Fontaine’s arrest.<\/p>\n

Felony Fleeing Allegation<\/h2>\n

According to the supplied Polk County jail information, Fontaine was booked on a felony fleeing allegation.<\/p>\n

The charge description reads: “Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle.”<\/p>\n

The record lists the booking date as October 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

Fontaine’s date of birth is listed as June 14, 2005.<\/p>\n

That means he was 21 years old at the time of booking.<\/p>\n

The available information does not identify the officer involved.<\/p>\n

It also does not state where the alleged incident happened.<\/p>\n

What Minnesota Law Says<\/h2>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 609.487<\/a>, a person can face a felony charge for fleeing or attempting to flee a peace officer by means of a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

The law says the officer must be acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty.<\/p>\n

The statute also says the person must know, or reasonably should know, that the officer is a peace officer.<\/p>\n

The law defines fleeing broadly.<\/p>\n

It can include refusing to stop, increasing speed, or using other means to try to elude law enforcement.<\/p>\n

The supplied booking record does not say which facts are alleged in Fontaine’s case.<\/p>\n

Possible Penalties<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law classifies this offense as a felony.<\/p>\n

A conviction can carry a prison sentence of up to three years and one day.<\/p>\n

The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000, or both a fine and prison time.<\/p>\n

A conviction can also lead to a driver’s license revocation.<\/p>\n

Any actual penalty would depend on the facts of the case and court proceedings.<\/p>\n

\"Seth<\/a>
Seth Brody Fontaine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jail and Court Information<\/h2>\n

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston serves Polk County and nearby counties.<\/p>\n

The facility is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

The supplied entry does not provide a release date, bond amount, or hearing date.<\/p>\n

It also does not list a case number.<\/p>\n

More information may become available through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center<\/a> or Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A jail booking does not prove guilt.<\/p>\n

Fontaine is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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