Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – Tesfaledet Berhane Mesgoun, 37, was booked into Clay County Jail on Friday, October 30, 2026.
The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 8:44 p.m.
The Moorhead Police Department is identified as the arresting agency.
The booking lists three allegations involving stolen property, false identification, and a railroad-related traffic violation.
Possession of Stolen Property Allegation
One listed allegation involves possessing or receiving stolen property.
Minnesota Statute 609.53 addresses receiving, possessing, transferring, buying, or concealing property known or reasonably believed to be stolen.
Penalties can vary depending on the property’s value and other circumstances.
However, the jail record does not identify the property allegedly involved.
It also does not provide an estimated value or explain how the property was reportedly obtained.
The listing does not establish whether the property was recovered during a traffic stop or another investigation.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.53 – Receiving Stolen Property.
False Name to Police Allegation
The second allegation involves allegedly providing a false name to police.
Minnesota Statute 609.506 prohibits certain false identifying statements made to officers with intent to obstruct justice.
The law addresses fictitious names, false birthdates, and fraudulent identification documents under specified circumstances.
A basic violation is classified as a misdemeanor.
Providing another person’s name and birthdate can result in a gross misdemeanor under certain circumstances.
However, the booking record does not explain what information Mesgoun allegedly provided.
It also does not identify the applicable statutory subdivision.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.506 – Giving a False Name to Police.
Railroad Stop or Yield Sign Violation
The third listed allegation involves a railroad-related stop or yield sign violation.
Minnesota traffic laws establish requirements for railroad crossings and traffic-control signs.
These rules help drivers recognize hazards and follow posted traffic instructions.
However, the booking record does not identify the exact traffic statute involved.
It also does not identify a railroad crossing or describe the alleged violation.
The available information does not establish whether a train was present.
Readers can review Minnesota Statutes Chapter 169 – Traffic Regulations.
Incident Location Not Confirmed
The booking record identifies the Moorhead Police Department as the arresting agency.
However, it does not establish where the alleged offenses occurred.
No roadway, railroad crossing, address, or other incident location appears in the supplied information.
The record also does not confirm whether all three allegations arose from one incident.
Clay County Jail and Court Information
Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead, Minnesota.
However, the jail’s location does not establish where Mesgoun’s alleged offenses happened.
Readers can review the official Clay County inmate roster.
Additional information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.
The supplied record does not provide Mesgoun’s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.
It also does not establish whether prosecutors formally filed all three allegations.
Public court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking records allegations and does not establish criminal guilt.
Tesfaledet Berhane Mesgoun is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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