Moorhead: Jonathon Kinney Faces Felony Firearm Charge

Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jonathon Lee Kinney was booked on September 8, 2026.

Kinney, 46, is listed in the Clay County inmate roster.

The booking lists one charge involving possession of a firearm or ammunition.

The charge also references a prior conviction for a crime of violence.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is listed as the arresting agency.

Kinney’s booking time was listed as 12:01 p.m.

Firearm Possession Charge Listed

The Clay County roster describes the charge as possession of a firearm or ammunition.

The listed charge references a person previously convicted of a violent crime.

Minnesota Statute 624.713 restricts firearm and ammunition possession for certain people.

One provision applies to people convicted of qualifying crimes of violence.

Jonathon Lee Kinney — Clay County booking photo

The law also covers qualifying convictions from other states or jurisdictions.

The booking information does not identify Kinney’s alleged prior conviction.

It also does not identify the firearm or ammunition allegedly involved.

No details about where the alleged possession occurred were included.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 624.713 online.

Minnesota law treats qualifying possession under the crime-of-violence provision as a felony.

A conviction can carry up to 15 years in prison.

The law also allows a fine of up to $30,000.

A court could impose imprisonment, a fine, or both.

Those are maximum penalties allowed under the statute.

They do not represent a sentence for Kinney.

The final outcome would depend on the facts and court proceedings.

The Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead.

The roster does not provide a detailed account of Kinney’s arrest.

It also does not list a final court outcome.

A jail booking and criminal charge do not establish guilt.

Kinney is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Charges can change as prosecutors review evidence and the case moves forward.

Readers can check the Clay County inmate roster for current custody information.

Public court information may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.