{"id":71493,"date":"2026-11-06T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=71493"},"modified":"2026-11-03T05:46:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:46:56","slug":"crookston-jail-books-lee-oppegard-on-failure-to-appear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-jail-books-lee-oppegard-on-failure-to-appear\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston Jail Books Lee Oppegard on Failure to Appear"},"content":{"rendered":"

CROOKSTON, MN<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 Lee Alan Oppegard, 51, was listed in Polk County jail booking records dated Friday, October 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking entry lists a misdemeanor allegation involving failure to appear in court.<\/p>\n

The alleged offense concerns a court appearance connected to a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charge.<\/p>\n

The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.49, Subdivision 2.<\/p>\n

The available record does not explain the circumstances leading to Oppegard’s booking.<\/p>\n

Failure to Appear Allegation<\/h2>\n

According to the supplied Polk County jail information, Oppegard was booked on a failure-to-appear allegation.<\/p>\n

The offense is described as “Failure to Appear-Chgd\/Convicted Gross Misd\/Misd.”<\/p>\n

The booking record identifies the allegation as a misdemeanor, marked “MS.”<\/p>\n

The information does not identify the original criminal case involved.<\/p>\n

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

No additional offenses were included in the supplied booking entry.<\/p>\n

What Minnesota Law Says<\/h2>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 609.49<\/a>, intentionally missing certain required court appearances can result in criminal penalties.<\/p>\n

Subdivision 2 addresses individuals charged with misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses who intentionally fail to appear for trial.<\/p>\n

The law requires qualifying notice or a release condition requiring the person’s appearance.<\/p>\n

Missing a court appearance does not automatically establish a criminal violation.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law also recognizes a defense involving circumstances beyond a person’s control.<\/p>\n

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

Possible Penalties<\/h2>\n

A violation of Minnesota Statute 609.49, Subdivision 2, is classified as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

A misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n

State law also allows a fine of up to $1,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n

Any sentence would depend on the court’s findings and applicable law.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not establish that Oppegard intentionally missed a required court appearance.<\/p>\n

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Lee Alan Oppegard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Polk County Jail Booking Details<\/h2>\n

Oppegard’s date of birth is listed as June 30, 1975.<\/p>\n

He was 51 years old on the October 30, 2026, booking date.<\/p>\n

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

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

The supplied booking information does not include an arrest time or estimated release date.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify a bond amount, scheduled court hearing, or case number.<\/p>\n

Court Records and Case Status<\/h2>\n

Readers can check the Northwest Regional Corrections Center website<\/a> for official jail information.<\/p>\n

Additional court records may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The supplied entry does not confirm whether prosecutors have filed a separate criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

A jail booking does not establish guilt or a criminal conviction.<\/p>\n

Oppegard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Further details about the allegation were not included in the available booking record.<\/p>\n

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

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