Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – Justin Ray Yanez, 36, was booked into Clay County Jail on Friday, October 23, 2026.
The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 10:33 p.m.
The Dilworth Police Department is identified as the arresting agency.
The jail record lists one allegation involving threats of violence and reckless disregard for causing terror.
Threats of Violence Allegation Listed
According to the Clay County booking record, Yanez is listed under “Terroristic Threats Cause Terror w/ Reckless Disregard.”
The allegation concerns conduct covered by Minnesota’s threats of violence law.
However, the jail listing does not describe what Yanez allegedly said or did.
It also does not identify anyone reportedly threatened.
No details about the alleged threat’s timing or method appear in the supplied information.
The record does not establish whether the alleged threat was made in person, by telephone, or through electronic communication.
What Minnesota Law Says
Minnesota Statute 609.713 addresses threats of violence.
Subdivision 1 covers certain threats to commit crimes of violence.
The law applies when a threat is made with the purpose of causing terror.
It also addresses threats made with reckless disregard for the risk of causing terror.
Other provisions address certain threats involving public evacuations and serious public disruption.
However, the booking description does not establish the specific circumstances of Yanez’s allegation.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.713 – Threats of Violence.
Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law
A violation of Minnesota Statute 609.713, subdivision 1, is classified as a felony.
A conviction can carry up to five years in prison.
The statute also allows a fine of up to $10,000, or both penalties.
These are possible statutory penalties, not a sentence imposed against Yanez.
The booking does not confirm whether prosecutors have formally filed a criminal complaint.
Additional court records would be needed to establish the exact allegations and any case developments.
Incident Location Not Confirmed
The booking identifies the Dilworth Police Department as the arresting agency.
However, that information does not establish where the alleged offense occurred.
No street address, business, residence, or other specific incident location appears in the supplied record.
The jail listing also does not identify the date of the alleged threat.
The October 23 booking date should not be treated as the confirmed offense date.
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 threat occurred.
Readers can check the official Clay County inmate roster.
Additional facility information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.
The supplied record does not provide Yanez’s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.
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.
Justin Ray Yanez is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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