Moorhead Police Book Justin Hawpetoss on Two Charges

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Justin Cody Hawpetoss, 38, was booked into the Clay County Jail on August 19, 2026.

The booking record lists the time as 11:31 a.m.

The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.

The public booking information lists two charges against Hawpetoss.

Both matters remain allegations unless proven in court.

Charges Listed In Booking Record

The first listed charge is disorderly conduct involving brawling or fighting.

The second charge alleges obstruction of the legal process by interfering with police.

The booking information does not provide a detailed account of the alleged incident.

It also does not identify any other people involved.

No police officer names are included in this report.

The record provided does not state where the alleged conduct happened.

It also does not describe what led officers to take Hawpetoss into custody.

Minnesota law includes separate provisions covering disorderly conduct and obstructing the legal process.

Justin Cody Hawpetoss booking photo. Source: Clay County Jail.

Readers can also review the state’s obstructing legal process statute.

The Clay County inmate roster provides current public custody information.

Jail roster information can change as cases move through the court system.

A booking entry does not establish that a person committed a crime.

Hawpetoss is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Court records may later provide more details about the charges and case status.

The booking information supplied for this report does not list a court outcome.

It also does not include a narrative explaining the allegations.

TRF News has not added details beyond the available booking information.

That approach helps avoid presenting unverified claims as established facts.

Clay County maintains an online inmate roster for current custody information.

Readers should check official court records for the latest case status.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch also provides public court information through its online services.

TRF News will update this report if verified public records add significant information.

Any future update should distinguish allegations from proven facts.

That distinction is important during the early stages of a criminal case.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.