Moorhead: Melissa Jean Beckmann Booked on Assault Charge
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Melissa Jean Beckmann, 40, was booked into the Clay County Jail on Monday, August 10, 2026.
The booking was recorded at 3:12 p.m., according to information provided for the jail roster.
The Moorhead Police Department was listed as the arresting agency.
Beckmann was booked on a charge listed as fourth-degree assault of a peace officer involving demonstrable bodily harm.
Booking Information
The available booking information does not describe the events leading to Beckmann’s arrest.
No location for the alleged incident was included in the information provided.
The booking entry also did not provide details about any alleged injuries.
No police officers were identified in the information supplied for this report.
Melissa Jean Beckmann booking photo.
Readers can visit the Clay County inmate roster for current public jail information.
Fourth-Degree Assault Charge
Minnesota law includes several circumstances under its fourth-degree assault statute.
The charge listed in Beckmann’s booking information references an alleged assault involving a peace officer.
More information about the law is available under Minnesota Statutes Section 609.2231.
The booking information alone does not provide a complete account of the allegations.
It also does not show how prosecutors may handle the case after review.
Case Information May Change
A jail booking records a person’s entry into custody. It does not establish guilt.
Beckmann is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.
Charges can also change as a criminal case moves through the legal system.
Readers seeking court updates can use Minnesota Court Records Online.
Information about the arresting agency is available through the Moorhead Police Department.
TRF News will report additional information if official court or law enforcement records provide further details.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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