Clay County Man Booked on Assault Charges
CLAY COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A Clay County man was booked into the Clay County Jail after authorities arrested him on two assault-related allegations early Friday morning.
According to jail records, Jamie Paul Hanson, 50, was booked at 7:30 a.m. on July 17, 2026. The arrest was made by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Jail records show Hanson is facing one allegation of fifth-degree assault and one allegation of domestic assault involving bodily harm.
These allegations have not been proven in court. Hanson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Charges Listed
The booking report lists two criminal allegations.
One allegation is fifth-degree assault.
The second allegation is domestic assault involving the infliction of bodily harm.
The jail record does not provide additional information about the events that led to the arrest.
Authorities also have not released information about where the alleged incident occurred or whether additional charges may be filed.
Information about Minnesota criminal statutes is available through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
Booking photo courtesy of the Clay County Jail.
Investigation Ongoing
The Clay County Jail booking report contains only basic arrest information.
No probable cause affidavit or criminal complaint was available at the time of booking.
Additional information may become available after prosecutors formally file the case.
Public court records can be viewed through the Minnesota Judicial Branch once court documents become public.
Legal Process Continues
A jail booking marks the beginning of the criminal justice process.
It is not a conviction or a finding of guilt.
The court will review the evidence before deciding the outcome of the case.
Hanson has the right to legal counsel and to defend against the allegations in court.
TRF News will continue following this case and will publish updates as additional verified information becomes available from court filings or official sources.
I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.
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