Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – Fabian Rafael Lau, 23, was booked into Clay County Jail on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 8:57 a.m.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is identified as the arresting agency.
The record lists one allegation involving possession of prohibited sexual material depicting a person younger than 13.
Possession Allegation Listed
According to the jail roster, Lau is listed under “Possess Pornographic Work Person U 13.”
This offense description concerns material addressed by Minnesota’s child sexual abuse material laws.
However, the booking record does not describe the material allegedly possessed.
It also does not identify the number of items involved.
No information about electronic devices, evidence collection, or the circumstances of the investigation appears in the listing.
The record does not identify an alleged victim or provide an incident date.
What Minnesota Law Says
Minnesota Statute 617.247 prohibits knowingly possessing certain child sexual abuse material.
The law covers qualifying material stored on computers, electronic devices, and other storage systems.
Under subdivision 4, unlawful possession is classified as a felony.
A basic violation can carry up to five years in prison.
The law also permits a fine of up to $5,000, or both penalties.
Stronger penalties apply under certain circumstances, including cases involving minors younger than 14.
Those qualifying offenses can carry up to ten years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both.
However, the jail record does not provide a precise statutory subdivision for Lau’s allegation.
These are possible penalties under state law, not a sentence imposed against Lau.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 617.247 – Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.
Investigation Details Not Available
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is the agency listed in connection with Lau’s booking.
However, the roster does not explain how the alleged possession came to authorities’ attention.
It also does not identify a search location or describe any recovered evidence.
The available information does not establish whether additional allegations are being investigated.
Further details would require an official investigation report or public criminal complaint.
Incident Location Not Confirmed
The booking occurred at Clay County Jail in Moorhead, Minnesota.
However, the jail’s location does not establish where the alleged offense happened.
No street address, residence, or specific incident location appears in the supplied record.
The listing also does not identify Lau’s hometown.
Clay County Jail and Court Information
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 provide Lau’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.
Fabian Rafael Lau is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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