Clay County: Cody Townsend Booked on Assault Charge
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Cody Dan Townsend, 43, was booked into the Clay County Jail after an arrest by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office on Friday night.
According to public jail records, Townsend was booked at approximately 10:34 p.m. on July 24, 2026. The booking lists the Clay County Sheriff’s Office as the arresting agency.
The jail roster shows one allegation of Domestic Assault — Commits Act to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death. The public booking record does not include additional details about the reported incident.
Authorities have not released information describing where the alleged offense occurred or the events that led to the arrest. The public jail record also does not include a probable cause statement.
Booking Information
- Name: Cody Dan Townsend
- Age: 43
- Booking Date: July 24, 2026
- Booking Time: 10:34 p.m.
- Arresting Agency: Clay County Sheriff’s Office
- Charge: Domestic Assault — Allegedly Committing an Act Intended to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death
Booking photo of Cody Dan Townsend.
Case Status
The booking record contains only basic custody information. It does not list bond conditions, scheduled court hearings, or additional case details.
Domestic assault allegations are investigated under Minnesota law. Prosecutors review the available evidence before determining how a case proceeds through the court system.
Additional information may become available when formal court documents are filed. Those records may provide more information about the allegations and future hearings.
A jail booking records that a person has been taken into custody. It is not a finding of guilt. Criminal charges are allegations that must be proven in court.
Townsend is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Public Records
Current custody information is available through the Clay County Jail Inmate Roster.
Court records and future hearing information may be viewed through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).
Information about Minnesota assault laws is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
TRF News will continue to follow this case and report any significant developments that become part of the public record.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.