Moorhead: Raymond Crawford Booked on Threats Charge

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Raymond Peter Crawford, 38, was booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility on September 13, 2026.

The Clay County inmate roster lists two charges against Crawford.

The charges include disorderly conduct and threats involving alleged reckless disregard of causing terror.

The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.

Threats Charge Listed

The more serious allegation involves Minnesota’s threats of violence law.

The statute covers direct or indirect threats to commit a crime of violence.

It applies when a person allegedly acts with a purpose to terrorize another person.

The law also covers reckless disregard of the risk of causing terror.

A conviction under Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1, can carry up to five years in prison.

The statute also allows a fine of up to $10,000, or both penalties.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.713 online.

Raymond Peter Crawford booking photo / Clay County inmate roster

The jail roster does not describe the alleged threat.

It does not identify an alleged victim or explain what was reportedly said.

Crawford also faces a disorderly conduct charge.

Minnesota law generally classifies disorderly conduct as a misdemeanor.

The law covers several forms of conduct that can disturb others or provoke a breach of peace.

The short jail entry does not state which part of the disorderly conduct law allegedly applies.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.72 for more information.

Crawford was booked at 11:22 p.m. on September 13.

The Clay County Correctional Facility is located at 800 9th Street North in Moorhead.

The county facility houses minimum, medium, and maximum security inmates.

More information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility.

The booking record does not provide a detailed account of the reported incident.

It also does not provide court dates, bail information, or a case outcome.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charges against Crawford remain allegations unless proven or otherwise resolved in court.

Future court filings may provide more information about the case.

TRF News will report additional verified details if they become available through public records.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.