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Johnathan Dean Jackson, 36, was booked into Clay County Jail October 26, 2026, with a DANCO allegation referencing two or more prior convictions.

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Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – Johnathan Dean Jackson, 36, was booked into Clay County Jail on Monday, October 26, 2026.

The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 7:19 p.m.

The Moorhead Police Department is identified as the arresting agency.

The jail record lists one allegation involving a domestic abuse no contact order violation.

The allegation references two or more qualifying previous convictions within a ten-year period.

DANCO Violation Allegation Listed

According to the booking information, Jackson is listed under “DANCO Violation w/n 10 yrs of 2 or more Convictions.”

DANCO stands for Domestic Abuse No Contact Order.

These orders are issued by courts in certain criminal proceedings involving domestic abuse or related offenses.

They can prohibit contact with specific individuals or restrict certain actions.

However, the jail listing does not identify the particular order Jackson allegedly violated.

It also does not describe the reported contact or conduct.

No information about the protected person appears in the supplied record.

What Minnesota Law Says About Repeat DANCO Violations

Minnesota Statute 629.75 establishes rules and criminal penalties for violating domestic abuse no contact orders.

Subdivision 2(d) addresses certain violations involving two or more previous qualifying domestic violence-related offenses.

The qualifying previous offenses must fall within the period described by the law.

Under that provision, the repeat violation is classified as a felony.

However, Jackson’s jail listing does not identify the previous convictions referenced in the allegation.

It also does not provide case numbers or other details about those convictions.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 629.75 – Domestic Abuse No Contact Orders.

Johnathan Dean Jackson
Johnathan Dean Jackson

Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law

A felony DANCO conviction under subdivision 2(d) can carry up to five years in prison.

The law also permits a fine of up to $10,000, or both penalties.

Certain additional sentencing requirements may apply if a person is convicted.

These are possible legal penalties, not a sentence imposed against Jackson.

The booking record does not establish the outcome of any criminal proceedings.

Incident Location Not Confirmed

The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.

However, that information does not establish where the alleged violation occurred.

No specific residence, street address, or incident location appears in the supplied record.

The listing also does not explain how authorities learned of the alleged violation.

Clay County Jail and Court Information

Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead, Minnesota.

The jail’s location does not establish where Jackson’s alleged offense occurred.

Readers can review the official Clay County inmate roster for booking information.

Additional facility information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.

The supplied record does not include Jackson’s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.

It also does not confirm whether prosecutors have filed a formal criminal complaint.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Presumption of Innocence

A jail booking records an allegation and does not establish criminal guilt.

Johnathan Dean Jackson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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Jail booking record locationClay County Correctional Facility — 800 9th Street North, Moorhead, Minnesota (Jail Booking)

Location of the named jail based on its published facility address; NOT the alleged offense or arrest site. Map positions are subject to geocoding accuracy. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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