Moorhead Man Booked on Burglary, Drug Charges
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Preston Samuel Barney Spangler, 25, was booked into the Clay County Jail on May 21, 2026.
The booking was recorded at 10:39 a.m.
The Moorhead Police Department was listed as the arresting agency.
The jail entry lists two alleged offenses.
They include first-degree burglary of an occupied dwelling and fifth-degree controlled substance possession.
Burglary Allegation
The first charge alleges burglary of an occupied dwelling.
The booking summary does not describe the reported entry or identify the residence.
It also does not say who was inside the dwelling.
No information was provided about injuries, property loss, or damage.
Minnesota’s burglary law is available through Minnesota Statute 609.582.
The exact allegations should be confirmed through a filed criminal complaint.
Controlled Substance Charge
The second charge alleges fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
The booking wording references Schedule I through IV substances.
It also references drug residue found in paraphernalia.
The description excludes cannabis and hemp products.
The record does not identify the alleged substance or amount.
It also does not describe any paraphernalia or laboratory testing.
Minnesota’s fifth-degree drug law is available through Minnesota Statute 152.025.
Public Records and Case Status
No police officer names are included in this report.
The supplied information does not list a court file number.
It also does not include bond terms, release conditions, or a hearing date.
Current custody details may appear on the Clay County inmate roster.
Jail information may change after release, transfer, or court action.
Public court records may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Some records may not appear immediately after a booking.
Agency information is available through the Moorhead Police Department.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking does not establish guilt.
It records that a person was processed into custody.
Spangler is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Prosecutors may amend, reduce, or dismiss the listed charges.
A judge or jury may later determine the case outcome.
This report is based only on the booking information provided.
It may be updated when verified court records provide more details.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.