Moorhead Police Book Dustin Nass on Strangulation Charge
MOORHEAD (trfnews.i234.me) — Dustin Wayne Nass, 42, was booked into the Clay County Jail on Friday.
The booking record lists the Moorhead Police Department as the arresting agency.
Nass was booked on July 3, 2026, according to the information provided.
The listed allegation is domestic assault by strangulation.
Clay County’s public lockup report identifies the charge as a felony allegation.
The brief jail entry does not explain what led to the arrest.
It also does not identify the alleged victim or provide an incident location.
Booking Information
The supplied booking information lists the booking time as 2:04 p.m.
The public lockup report also lists an incident number connected with the case.
No police narrative or criminal complaint was included with the jail entry.
Those documents may later provide more facts about the allegation.
Minnesota Law
Minnesota Statute 609.2247 covers domestic assault by strangulation.
The law applies when an alleged assault involves a family or household member.
It defines strangulation as intentionally blocking normal breathing or blood flow.
The alleged act may involve pressure to the throat or neck.
It may also involve blocking the nose or mouth.
A conviction can bring up to three years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000.
A court may impose both penalties after a conviction.
Case Status
A jail booking records an arrest and the allegations listed by authorities.
It does not prove that the accused person committed a crime.
Nass is presumed innocent unless prosecutors prove the charge in court.
The charge could be changed, reduced, or dismissed during the legal process.
Future court records may list hearing dates and additional case details.
Custody status may also change after a hearing, release, or transfer.
Readers can review the current Clay County lockup report.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.