Barnesville (trfnews.i234.me) — Damon Roy Anderson, 50, was booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility on August 24, 2026.
The Clay County inmate roster lists Anderson’s booking time as 4:44 p.m.
The Barnesville Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.
The roster lists three fraud or theft-related charges against Anderson.
The charges remain allegations and do not establish guilt.
Three Charges Listed
One charge is described as fraud involving theft by check, draft, or order over $1,001.
A second entry lists state lottery fraud.
The third charge is listed as theft by swindle involving less than $500.
The jail roster does not provide detailed allegations behind the three charges.
It also does not identify any alleged victim or business.
Readers can review the current Clay County inmate roster.
Damon Roy Anderson
Minnesota Theft and Fraud Laws
Minnesota Statute 609.52 defines several forms of theft.
The law includes theft obtained through false representations involving checks, drafts, or payment orders.
It also covers obtaining property or services through a swindle.
The value involved can affect the possible penalty under Minnesota law.
The booking record does not provide statute numbers for Anderson’s individual charges.
Minnesota also has a separate law covering fraud involving the State Lottery.
Minnesota Statute 609.651 lists several forms of State Lottery fraud.
The law includes fraudulent conduct involving lottery tickets, prizes, or certain lottery computer systems.
The roster does not state which part of that law authorities allege applies.
Booked in Clay County
Anderson is being listed through the Clay County Correctional Facility in Moorhead.
The facility is located at 800 9th Street North.
Information about the jail is available through Clay County.
The supplied information does not provide a court date or release date.
A jail booking does not mean Anderson has been convicted of any offense.
Anderson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.
The charges may be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.
Public case information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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