Moorhead Booking: First-Degree Arson Charge
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Maurice Garrett, 81, was booked into the Clay County Jail early Sunday.
The booking occurred at 5:54 a.m. on June 28, 2026.
Clay County booking information lists the Moorhead Police Department as the arresting agency.
The record lists one alleged count of first-degree arson involving a building.
No police report or criminal complaint was included with the booking details.
The available information does not describe what led to the arrest.
It also does not identify the building connected to the allegation.
Details About the Listed Charge
Minnesota law defines several forms of first-degree arson.
The law covers several circumstances involving intentional damage by fire or explosives.
Those circumstances can involve dwellings, occupied buildings, or flammable material.
However, the roster shorthand does not identify which provision authorities may cite.
The record does not state whether anyone was inside the building.
It also provides no damage estimate or information about reported injuries.
No incident address, arrest location, or event time was supplied.
Booking Information May Change
A booking charge reflects the reason listed when a person enters custody.
It does not establish what prosecutors will ultimately file in court.
The available record does not say whether prosecutors have filed formal charges.
Prosecutors may amend, reduce, add, or dismiss charges after reviewing evidence.
The booking entry did not include a court date or criminal case number.
It also did not provide bail information or Garrett’s current custody status.
Readers can check the Clay County inmate roster for updated custody information.
Public case records may later appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
A future complaint may explain the alleged conduct and legal basis.
Presumption of Innocence
An arrest is not proof of guilt.
Garrett is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Clay County warns that roster information may be incomplete or outdated.
The county says roster data should not support legal action.
The public should avoid drawing conclusions from a mugshot or booking entry alone.
TRF News will update this report if authorities release verified details.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.