MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead man faces felony property damage and domestic assault charges after allegedly destroying items throughout a residence during a domestic dispute.
According to court documents, officers discovered broken glass, damaged furniture, holes in walls, and other destruction exceeding $1,000.
Gavin Jeffrey James Alley, 28, of Moorhead, is charged with first-degree damage to property and misdemeanor domestic assault.
Police Called to Moorhead Residence Twice
According to the criminal complaint, Moorhead police first responded to a domestic disturbance around 10 a.m. on October 27, 2026.
Officers spoke with Alley and his girlfriend at a residence on 16th Street South.
The woman reported that the couple had argued in a bedroom about her pregnancy.
She alleged that Alley prevented her from leaving the room during the argument.
The woman told officers she pushed past Alley and left the bedroom.
Alley disputed her account, saying they had been sitting next to each other during the argument.
Both denied that a physical altercation had occurred, according to the complaint.
Officers left the residence without making an arrest.
Second 911 Call Reports Destruction Inside Home
At approximately 12:57 p.m., Moorhead police received another emergency call from the same residence.
The woman reported that Alley was destroying items throughout the home.
According to court documents, dispatchers could hear objects breaking in the background of the 911 call.
Officers returned to the residence and discovered extensive property damage.
Investigators reported broken glass, shattered vases, damaged pots, and a broken window.
Officers also observed damaged furniture, holes in walls, and damaged doors.
Decorations had been knocked from walls, and closet doors were reportedly torn from their hinges.
Items were scattered throughout multiple rooms.
Woman Says She Feared Boyfriend During Argument
According to the complaint, the couple began their relationship in March 2026 and moved in together on October 1.
The woman told investigators she had informed Alley that she wanted to end their relationship.
She also reported that Alley became upset after she contacted family members following the first disturbance.
Although Alley had reportedly told officers he would leave, the woman said he refused after police departed.
Another argument followed.
During that confrontation, Alley allegedly pushed the woman using his chest.
The woman reported that Alley began destroying belongings he knew were especially important to her.
She told investigators she feared Alley during the argument and while he was damaging the property.
Property Damage Reportedly Exceeds $1,000
According to the criminal complaint, the value of the damaged property exceeded $1,000.
Prosecutors allege Alley intentionally damaged property belonging to another person without permission.
The damage forms the basis of a first-degree property damage charge.
The woman’s reported fear during the confrontation supports the separate domestic assault allegation.
Felony and Domestic Assault Charges Filed
Alley faces two criminal counts in Clay County District Court.
Count 1: Felony first-degree damage to property under Minnesota Statute 609.595.
The offense carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
Count 2: Misdemeanor domestic assault involving an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.
That offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.
The misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
The case is filed under Clay County District Court number 14-CR-26-3960.
The charges remain allegations. Alley is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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