Moorhead Man Faces Domestic Assault, Fleeing Charges

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man faces two charges after an alleged domestic assault on September 10.

Gregory Allan Hardt Jr., 42, is charged in Clay County District Court. The case is filed under court number 14-CR-26-3292.

Prosecutors charged Hardt with gross misdemeanor domestic assault. The charge alleges a prior qualified domestic violence-related conviction within ten years.

Hardt also faces a misdemeanor charge of fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle.

Woman Reports Assault

According to the criminal complaint, law enforcement responded to a Moorhead home after a reported domestic assault.

The woman told investigators she had been arguing with Hardt, whom she was dating.

She alleged Hardt slapped her across the face during the argument. She said she then threw her phone at him.

The complaint says Hardt took the phone and broke its screen. He then allegedly pushed the woman to the floor.

She told authorities Hardt kicked her several times in the legs.

The woman left the home because she was frightened, according to the complaint.

She later returned and tried to sleep. The complaint says another argument began after she came back.

The woman left again and asked a neighbor to call law enforcement.

Responding officers reported seeing a small cut and redness on the woman’s shin.

Search Leads To Shed

The complaint says Hardt acknowledged an argument occurred. It says he did not provide further details about the dispute.

Authorities then attempted to arrest Hardt on suspicion of domestic assault.

The complaint alleges Hardt resisted and ran from the scene. A police K9 was brought in during the search.

Officers later found Hardt hiding in a shed, according to the complaint.

The complaint says Hardt refused repeated commands to come outside. It says officers also warned him about the K9.

The K9 was then used to apprehend Hardt, according to the filing.

Charges Filed In Clay County

The domestic assault count is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 2.

That charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.

The fleeing count is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 6.

That misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.

The complaint states Hardt has a prior qualified conviction from North Dakota.

A criminal complaint contains allegations and does not establish guilt. Hardt is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

More information about Clay County District Court is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.