Clay County Man Booked After Alleged Fleeing
CLAY COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Robert Richard Herkenratt, 63, was booked into the Clay County Jail early Friday.
The booking occurred at 12:06 a.m. on July 10, 2026. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office was listed as the arresting agency.
Jail records list four charges, including two counts of driving after cancellation. The record also lists alleged drug possession and vehicle fleeing.
Charges Listed in Jail Record
One charge alleges fifth-degree controlled substance possession. The entry refers to certain scheduled drugs or residue found in paraphernalia.
The booking record says the charge does not involve cannabis or hemp. It does not identify any suspected substance.
Two listed counts allege driving after cancellation. The supplied record does not explain why Herkenratt’s driving privileges were canceled.
Another charge alleges fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle. No chase details were included in the booking information.
Incident Details Were Not Released
The supplied jail entry does not identify the arrest location. It also does not state when the alleged conduct occurred.
No incident report or criminal complaint was provided. Those records may contain more facts after they become public.
The booking information does not list a court date. It also does not include bail or release conditions.
Readers can review public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Charges Are Allegations
A jail booking does not prove guilt. Herkenratt is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Prosecutors may review the evidence before filing formal charges. Filed charges may differ from the initial jail entry.
Minnesota laws are available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Information about local law enforcement is available from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Further Updates May Follow
This report is based only on the supplied booking record. It does not include unverified claims or witness accounts.
TRF News may update this story when verified court records become available. Any update will clearly separate allegations from court findings.
I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.