Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – Donald Julian Ellis, 46, was booked into Clay County Jail on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 3:23 p.m.
The listing includes two allegations involving firearm possession and providing false identifying information to police.
The Dilworth Police Department and Ramsey County are identified as the agencies associated with the allegations.
Firearm Possession Allegation Listed
The Dilworth Police Department is associated with an allegation involving possession of a pistol or assault weapon after a previous conviction.
The jail entry describes the offense as “Possess Pistol/Assault Weapon Prev Conviction.”
Minnesota Statute 624.713 restricts firearm possession by certain individuals, including people with qualifying criminal convictions.
However, the booking record does not identify Ellis’ alleged previous conviction.
It also does not specify the type of firearm allegedly involved.
No information about where a firearm was reportedly found appears in the supplied record.
The listing does not identify the exact statutory subdivision involved in the allegation.
Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law
Minnesota law establishes different penalties for prohibited firearm possession, depending on the applicable restriction.
Some violations involving qualifying previous crimes of violence are classified as felonies.
Those violations can carry up to 15 years in prison or a $30,000 fine, or both.
Other firearm possession restrictions can carry different penalties.
The supplied record does not establish which penalty provision applies to Ellis’ allegation.
These are possible statutory penalties, not a sentence imposed against Ellis.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 624.713 – Certain Persons Not to Possess Firearms.
False Name to Police Allegation
Ramsey County is associated with the second allegation listed in Ellis’ booking record.
The offense involves allegedly providing false identifying information to a peace officer.
Minnesota Statute 609.506 addresses giving police a fictitious name, false birthdate, or fraudulent identification with intent to obstruct justice.
The law also includes stronger penalties for certain cases involving another person’s name and date of birth.
However, the jail record does not explain what identifying information Ellis allegedly provided.
It also does not establish whether the allegation involves a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor provision.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.506 – Giving a False Name to Police.
Incident Locations Not Confirmed
The booking identifies the Dilworth Police Department and Ramsey County as agencies associated with the listed matters.
However, it does not establish where either alleged offense occurred.
No specific address, roadway, or incident location appears in the supplied record.
The information also does not explain whether both allegations arose from the same investigation.
Clay County Jail and Court Information
Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead, Minnesota.
However, the jail’s location does not establish where the alleged offenses happened.
Readers can check the official Clay County inmate roster for publicly available booking information.
Additional facility information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.
The supplied record does not include Ellis’ bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.
It also does not establish whether prosecutors formally filed both allegations.
Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking records listed allegations and does not establish criminal guilt.
Donald Julian Ellis is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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