Moorhead Man Booked on Assault, Threat Charges
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Corey Garrett, 62, was booked into the Clay County Jail on June 16, 2026.
The booking was recorded at 12:58 p.m.
The Moorhead Police Department was listed as the arresting agency.
The jail record lists two alleged criminal offenses.
They include second-degree assault and threats made with reckless disregard.
Dangerous-Weapon Assault Allegation
The first charge alleges second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.
The supplied booking information does not identify the alleged weapon.
It also does not describe how the weapon was reportedly used.
No information was provided about injuries or medical treatment.
The record does not identify another person involved in the alleged incident.
It also does not provide an address or incident time.
Minnesota addresses second-degree assault under Minnesota Statute 609.222.
A filed criminal complaint may provide more details about the allegation.
Threats Allegation Listed
The second charge alleges threats intended to cause terror.
The booking label also references reckless disregard for causing fear.
The supplied record does not describe the alleged words or conduct.
It also does not state whether the alleged threat was spoken or written.
No information was provided about electronic messages or social media posts.
Minnesota addresses threats of violence under Minnesota Statute 609.713.
The statute covers direct and indirect threats under several circumstances.
The exact claims should be confirmed through official court documents.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Public Records and Case Status
The supplied booking information does not include a court file number.
It also does not list bond terms, release conditions, or a hearing date.
Current custody details may appear on the Clay County inmate roster.
Roster information may change after release, transfer, or court action.
Public case documents may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Some documents 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.
Garrett 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.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.