Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Joel Thomas Maye, age 37, was arrested on March 19, 2025, by both the Dilworth Police Department and the Moorhead Police Department in connection with separate offenses.
Charges filed:
Dilworth Police Department:
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5th Degree Assault – Within 3 Years of Previous Conviction
Moorhead Police Department:
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Fleeing an Officer in a Motor Vehicle
Authorities allege Maye committed an assault within three years of a prior conviction, elevating the charge’s severity, and later fled police during a motor vehicle pursuit.
Maye remains in custody awaiting additional legal proceedings.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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5th-degree assault within 3 years of a previous assault conviction can result in gross misdemeanor penalties under Minnesota law.
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Fleeing in a motor vehicle is a felony offense and frequently results in license revocation and jail time.
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Combined charges like assault and police evasion can significantly increase sentencing exposure.