{"id":71497,"date":"2026-11-06T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=71497"},"modified":"2026-11-03T05:49:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:49:34","slug":"crookston-telesforo-ragrag-booked-on-child-solicitation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-telesforo-ragrag-booked-on-child-solicitation\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston: Telesforo Ragrag Booked on Child Solicitation"},"content":{"rendered":"

CROOKSTON, MN<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 Telesforo Lacambra Ragrag, 55, was listed in Polk County jail booking records dated Friday, October 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking entry lists a felony allegation involving the electronic solicitation of a child or someone believed to be a child.<\/p>\n

The alleged offense involves solicitation to engage in sexual conduct through electronic communication.<\/p>\n

The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 609.352, Subdivision 2a(1).<\/p>\n

The supplied information does not describe the circumstances leading to Ragrag’s booking.<\/p>\n

Felony Electronic Solicitation Allegation<\/h2>\n

According to the supplied Polk County jail information, Ragrag was listed on one felony solicitation allegation.<\/p>\n

The charge description reads “Solicit Child or Believe to be a Child Through Electronic Comm to Engage in Sexual Conduct.”<\/p>\n

The booking entry identifies the alleged offense as a felony, marked “FE.”<\/p>\n

The record does not identify the electronic platform allegedly involved.<\/p>\n

It also does not describe any communications or establish when they allegedly occurred.<\/p>\n

No information was provided about whether the case involved an actual child or someone believed to be a child.<\/p>\n

What Minnesota Law Says<\/h2>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 609.352<\/a>, electronic solicitation of children for sexual conduct is prohibited.<\/p>\n

Subdivision 2a(1) addresses adults who use electronic communication to solicit a child or someone reasonably believed to be a child.<\/p>\n

Under this statute, a child is defined as someone age 15 or younger.<\/p>\n

The law applies to electronic communications made with the intent to arouse sexual desire.<\/p>\n

Examples of electronic communication systems include computers, internet services, and telecommunications devices.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not identify the specific communication method alleged in Ragrag’s case.<\/p>\n

Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law<\/h2>\n

A conviction under Minnesota Statute 609.352, Subdivision 2a, can carry up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n

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

Actual penalties depend on the court’s findings and applicable sentencing laws.<\/p>\n

The available booking information does not establish that Ragrag committed the alleged offense.<\/p>\n

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Telesforo Lacambra Ragrag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

Ragrag’s date of birth is listed as April 26, 1971.<\/p>\n

He was 55 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 correctional facility is located at 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

The supplied entry does not provide an estimated release date or bond amount.<\/p>\n

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

The location of the alleged electronic communication was not established in the booking record.<\/p>\n

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

Readers can review facility information through the Northwest Regional Corrections Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

Further details about the allegation were not included in the supplied information.<\/p>\n

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

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