Clearwater County Man Booked in Assault Case

Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 21-year-old man was booked Thursday on a serious assault charge.

Tristan Thompson was booked into the Clearwater County Jail at 9:30 p.m. on July 23, 2026.

The jail record lists one count of second-degree assault involving a dangerous weapon. The record also notes substantial bodily harm.

Thompson was listed as an adult arrest in the public booking information.

Second-Degree Assault Charge

The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.222, subdivision 2.

The law covers assault involving a dangerous weapon when substantial bodily harm occurs.

Under Minnesota law, substantial bodily harm may include a temporary but serious injury. It may also involve lasting impairment or disfigurement.

More information about the law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Tristan Thompson booking photo

The booking entry does not describe the events that led to the arrest.

It does not identify the alleged victim or the type of weapon involved.

The public information also does not list where the reported incident happened.

No details about the alleged injuries were included in the supplied jail entry.

Additional information may become available through a criminal complaint or court filing.

Readers can view jail information through the Clearwater County Jail website.

A jail booking is not proof of guilt.

Thompson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The charge may be changed, reduced, or dismissed as the case moves forward.

A judge may also review release conditions, bail, and future hearing dates.

TRF News will provide updates when verified court records become available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.