Clearwater County Man Booked on Assault Charge

CLEARWATER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Franklin Kingbird, 22, was booked into the Clearwater County Jail early Friday.

The booking occurred at 3:33 a.m. on July 10, 2026. The jail record identifies Kingbird as a male adult.

The record lists a misdemeanor domestic assault allegation under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2).

Charge Listed in Jail Record

The listed offense involves intentionally causing bodily harm. It also covers an attempt to cause bodily harm.

The statute applies when the alleged conduct involves a family or household member.

Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The booking entry classifies the alleged offense as a misdemeanor. It does not show a conviction or court finding.

The phrase “arrest of adult” describes Kingbird’s booking status. It does not decide the final outcome.

A jail booking does not prove guilt. Kingbird is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The short booking entry does not describe the reported incident. It also does not identify any alleged victim.

The information provided does not list bond, release conditions, or a scheduled court appearance.

No court outcome was included in the information provided for this report.

Public jail and county service links are available through Clearwater County online services.

Booking information can change as a case moves through the court system.

Possible next steps may include a court appearance, release conditions, or additional filings.

Prosecutors may review reports before making later filing decisions. A judge may also set conditions during a hearing.

Charges can be changed, dismissed, or resolved through court action. Readers should rely on updated court records for final results.

Those steps depend on decisions by prosecutors and the court. This report will be updated when verified information becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.