Moorhead Armed Robbery Case Brings 2 Felony Charges

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Isaiah Exadrian Lee Rodriguez faces two felony charges after an alleged armed robbery and assault in Clay County.

The charges stem from an incident reported during the early morning of July 19, 2026.

Prosecutors charged Rodriguez with first-degree aggravated robbery and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.

The allegations are detailed in Clay County District Court file 14-CR-26-2614.

Victim Found With Facial Injuries

Clay County deputies responded to a rural Moorhead residence shortly after 2 a.m.

They found an injured male identified in court records as S.J.

The complaint says S.J. had fresh facial injuries and was bleeding from his mouth.

He told investigators that a group had assaulted him and taken his cell phone.

S.J. said he joined the group because he expected to travel outside town for fireworks.

He alleged that someone displayed a handgun while the group traveled in a vehicle.

His mother later took him to a hospital for evaluation.

She later told authorities that doctors found no concussion or internal bleeding.

S.J. later gave investigators more details about the alleged attack.

He said the group met at Romkey Park before driving toward a rural area south of Moorhead.

S.J. alleged Rodriguez produced a Glock pistol and threatened him with it.

He also alleged the group forced him from the vehicle and attacked him.

S.J. said he escaped into a field and heard at least two gunshots while running.

He eventually reached a nearby residence and asked for help.

His cellphone was later found near Interstate 29, according to the complaint.

Investigators later learned about a Snapchat video allegedly connected to the incident.

The complaint says the video showed Rodriguez with the victim during the encounter.

Police located Rodriguez on July 23 near Gooseberry Park in Moorhead.

He was detained and later interviewed at the Clay County Jail.

According to the complaint, Rodriguez admitted pointing the pistol toward S.J.

He allegedly said he moved the gun aside and fired a shot past the victim.

Rodriguez also allegedly admitted punching S.J. and leaving him in the field.

He told investigators the group had S.J.’s phone when they left.

Rodriguez also said a video of the assault should be on his phone.

Count One charges Rodriguez with first-degree aggravated robbery.

Minnesota Statute 609.245 covers robbery involving a dangerous weapon or bodily harm.

The complaint lists a 25-year maximum sentence for that count.

However, Minnesota’s current published statute lists a maximum of 20 years and a $35,000 fine.

Count Two charges Rodriguez with second-degree assault using a dangerous weapon.

Minnesota Statute 609.222 lists up to seven years in prison and a $14,000 fine.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.

Rodriguez is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.