Moorhead Jail Books Randy Dickhaus on 3rd-Degree DWI
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Randy Merle Dickhaus, 73, was booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility on September 10, 2026.
The booking occurred at 7:58 p.m., according to the supplied jail record.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is listed as the arresting agency.
The roster lists two third-degree driving while impaired charges against Dickhaus.
One charge involves allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol.
The second involves an alleged alcohol test result of 0.08 or higher.
Third-Degree DWI Charges
Minnesota Statute 169A.26 covers third-degree driving while impaired offenses.
State law classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.
For a standard DWI offense, third-degree status requires one aggravating factor.
The supplied jail record does not identify the alleged aggravating factor.
It also does not describe Dickhaus’ alleged driving before the arrest.
No traffic stop location was included in the information provided.
Alcohol and Test Allegations
Minnesota Statute 169A.20 contains the state’s DWI laws.
The law prohibits driving while under the influence of alcohol.
It also prohibits driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.
The 0.08 level may be measured while driving or within two hours afterward.
The booking entry does not provide Dickhaus’ exact alleged alcohol concentration.
It only describes one count as a third-degree DWI involving a 0.08-or-higher test.
The record also does not identify the type of chemical test used.
Clay County Booking
The Clay County Correctional Facility is located at 800 9th Street North in Moorhead.
The facility houses minimum, medium, and maximum custody inmates.
Official information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.
The supplied booking information does not list a bond amount or scheduled court appearance.
It also does not include a criminal complaint or probable cause statement.
No police officer names are included in this report.
A jail booking does not establish guilt.
The charges remain allegations unless proven through the court process.
Dickhaus is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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