Moorhead Man Booked on DWI, Fleeing Charges
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Joshua James Thompson, 40, was booked into the Clay County Jail on March 27, 2025.
The booking was recorded at 1:42 p.m.
Three Minnesota agencies listed five entries in the jail record.
The entries involve DWI, test refusal, canceled driving privileges, and fleeing an officer.
DWI and Test Refusal Allegations
Becker County listed first-degree driving while impaired by alcohol.
The booking record does not provide a reported alcohol level.
It also does not describe the traffic stop or identify the vehicle.
Minnesota addresses first-degree DWI under Minnesota Statute 169A.24.
The classification depends on factors defined in state law.
The supplied record does not explain which factor supported the listed charge.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office also listed refusal to submit to a chemical test.
The booking does not identify the requested test or describe the alleged refusal.
Minnesota’s DWI and test-refusal law appears under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
Canceled-License Entries
Clay County listed driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.
Morrison County listed the abbreviated entry “DAC IPS.”
That abbreviation commonly refers to the same type of canceled-license allegation.
The record does not show whether the entries concern separate incidents.
It also does not explain when Thompson’s driving privileges were canceled.
Minnesota addresses driving without valid privileges under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
Fleeing Allegation
Morrison County also listed fleeing an officer without using a motor vehicle.
The entry may include running, hiding, or another alleged attempt to avoid an officer.
The booking does not describe the reported incident or its location.
Minnesota’s fleeing law appears under Minnesota Statute 609.487.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Public Records and Case Status
The supplied information does not list court file numbers or hearing dates.
It also does not include bond terms or release conditions.
Current custody details may appear on the Clay County inmate roster.
Public court documents may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Some records may not appear immediately after a booking.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking does not establish guilt.
Thompson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Prosecutors may amend, reduce, or dismiss the listed allegations.
This report is based only on the supplied booking information.
It may be updated when verified court records provide more details.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.