Moorhead: Richard Saldana Jr. Faces Felony DANCO Charge
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Saldana Jr., 32, was booked into custody on September 12, 2026.
The Clay County inmate roster lists his booking time as 2:34 a.m.
The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.
Saldana faces a domestic abuse no-contact-order violation.
The booking says the allegation involves two or more prior convictions within 10 years.
Repeat DANCO Violation Alleged
A domestic abuse no contact order is commonly known as a DANCO.
A court may issue a DANCO during certain domestic abuse criminal proceedings.
The order can prohibit contact with a protected person.
Minnesota addresses DANCO violations under Minnesota Statute 629.75.
A basic knowing violation of a DANCO can be charged as a misdemeanor.
Penalties increase when qualifying prior domestic violence-related convictions exist.
Richard Saldana Jr.
The law provides felony penalties for certain repeat violations.
That includes violations within 10 years of the first of two qualifying prior convictions.
A felony conviction under that provision can bring up to five years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.
Details Remain Limited
The public roster does not describe how Saldana allegedly violated the no-contact order.
It does not identify the person protected by the order.
The roster also does not describe the qualifying prior convictions.
No details about alleged threats, contact, or other conduct were provided.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Booked in Moorhead
Saldana was booked through the Clay County correctional system in Moorhead.
The Clay County Correctional Facility is located at 800 9th Street North.
Clay County maintains a public inmate roster with current custody information.
Booking records may change as court proceedings continue.
An arrest does not establish guilt in a criminal case.
The charge against Richard Saldana Jr. remains an allegation during the court process.
Saldana is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Readers can search public cases through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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