Moorhead Man Booked on Two Registration Charges
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Leo Leonard Morin, 61, was booked into the Clay County Jail on April 21, 2026.
The booking was recorded at 9:44 a.m. The Moorhead Police Department was listed as the arresting agency.
Two Charges Listed
The booking information lists two alleged predatory offender registration violations. One charge alleges Morin intentionally provided false information.
The second charge alleges he knowingly or intentionally failed to register. The booking summary did not provide more details about either claim.
Clay County Jail records are public information. However, the county warns that roster information may change or contain errors.
Readers can review the Clay County inmate roster for current custody information. Court filings may provide more details as the case moves forward.
Minnesota Registration Requirements
State law outlines registration duties for people covered by Minnesota’s predatory offender registration rules. Those duties can include keeping required personal information current.
The law also lists penalties for intentionally providing false information. It also covers knowing failures to meet registration requirements.
More information is available under Minnesota Statute 243.166.
The booking entry did not identify the exact facts behind the alleged violations. It also did not list a court date or bond amount.
Case Status and Presumption of Innocence
Anyone seeking the latest case status should check Minnesota Court Records Online. The state system provides access to many public district court records.
Jail rosters can change after release, transfer, or a court decision. A booking date only shows when someone entered the jail system.
An arrest or jail booking does not prove guilt. Morin is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says roster data should not support legal action. It directs users to the court system for pending case information.
The Moorhead Police Department provides law enforcement services within the city. The department also works with other local and state agencies.
This report is based on the booking information provided. It may be updated if verified court records add new details.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.