Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – Abdi Yarrow Ali, 25, was booked into Clay County Jail on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 11:53 p.m.
The record lists six allegations associated with the Dilworth and Moorhead police departments.
They involve fleeing officers, threats of violence, firearm possession, providing a false name, and a seat belt violation.
Dilworth Police List Two Allegations
The Dilworth Police Department is listed with two allegations involving Ali.
The first involves fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 3, knowingly fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle is a felony.
A conviction can carry up to three years and one day in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both.
The second allegation involves threats of violence made with reckless disregard for causing terror.
Minnesota Statute 609.713 addresses certain threats to commit violent crimes.
A conviction under subdivision 1 can carry up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine.
The jail listing does not describe an alleged pursuit or identify anyone reportedly threatened.
Moorhead Police List Four Additional Allegations
The Moorhead Police Department is listed with four additional allegations.
One involves allegedly providing a false name to police.
Another involves fleeing an officer on foot or through another method not involving a motor vehicle.
Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 6, addresses fleeing officers through running, hiding, or similar conduct.
The department also lists an allegation involving possession of a pistol or assault weapon following a previous felony conviction.
Minnesota Statute 624.713 restricts firearm possession by certain people based on their legal status or criminal history.
The roster does not identify the alleged firearm or specify the qualifying previous conviction.
The fourth allegation involves Minnesota’s seat belt requirements for drivers and passengers.

Incident Locations Not Confirmed
The booking information identifies two law enforcement agencies but does not establish where the alleged offenses occurred.
It also does not explain whether the allegations stem from one incident or several separate events.
No specific roadway, address, police pursuit details, or firearm description appears in the supplied record.
The listing also does not provide a detailed account of the circumstances leading to Ali’s arrest.
Clay County Jail and Court Information
Clay County Correctional Facility is located at 800 Ninth Street North in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Readers can review the official Clay County inmate roster for booking information.
Additional facility details are available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.
The supplied record does not include Ali’s bail amount, estimated release date, or scheduled court appearance.
It also does not confirm whether prosecutors formally filed all six allegations.
Public court records may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking identifies listed allegations but does not establish a conviction.
Abdi Yarrow Ali is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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