Moorhead Man Booked on Assault Weapon Charge

MOORHEAD (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man has been booked into the Clay County Jail following an alleged assault involving a dangerous weapon.

Robert Benjamin Cheeks, 32, was booked into the Clay County Jail on July 23, 2026, at 2:29 p.m.

Jail records show he faces one count of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. The booking record lists the Moorhead Police Department as the arresting agency.

No additional information about the alleged incident was included in the booking record. Authorities have not released details about where the incident occurred or whether anyone suffered injuries.

Booking Information

According to the jail record, Cheeks remains listed as recently booked into the Clay County Jail.

The charge is a felony allegation under Minnesota law.

A booking record documents an arrest. It is not a finding of guilt.

Every criminal defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Robert Benjamin Cheeks’ booking photo.

What the Charge Means

Minnesota law defines second-degree assault as an assault involving a dangerous weapon.

The final outcome depends on the facts presented in court.

Charges may be amended or dismissed during the legal process.

The Clay County Attorney’s Office will determine how the case proceeds.

Court hearings will be scheduled through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Public Records

Information contained in this report comes from public jail booking records.

Additional facts may become available as court documents are filed.

Readers can review Minnesota criminal statutes through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Court records can also be searched through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

TRF News will continue to follow this case and provide updates when official information becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.