Dilworth Woman Booked on Fleeing, False Name Counts
DILWORTH, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Tonisha Valentina Salazar, 27, was booked into the Clay County Jail on April 22, 2026.
The booking was recorded at 3:38 p.m.
The Dilworth Police Department was listed as the arresting agency.
The jail entry lists two alleged offenses.
They include fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and giving another person’s name to the police.
Fleeing Allegation Listed
The first charge alleges Salazar fled a peace officer while using a motor vehicle.
The booking record does not describe the reported pursuit.
It also does not identify the vehicle, route, or reason for the attempted stop.
No crash, injury, or property damage was listed in the information provided.
Minnesota’s fleeing law appears under Minnesota Statute 609.487.
The statute covers fleeing or attempting to flee an officer performing official duties.
The filed court complaint may provide more facts about the allegation.
False Name Charge
The second charge alleges Salazar gave police the name of another person.
The booking record does not identify that person.
It also does not explain when the alleged statement was made.
Minnesota law addresses giving another person’s name and birth date to a peace officer.
The relevant law appears under Minnesota Statute 609.506.
The statute requires an intent to obstruct justice for that offense.
The booking entry does not provide evidence or describe the alleged intent.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Public Records and Case Status
The supplied information does not include a court file number.
It also does not list bond terms, a hearing date, or release conditions.
Current custody information may appear on the Clay County inmate roster.
Jail information may change after release, transfer, or court action.
Public court records may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Some records may not appear immediately after a booking.
Agency information is available through the Dilworth Police Department.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking does not establish guilt.
It records that a person was processed into custody.
Salazar is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Prosecutors may amend, reduce, or dismiss the listed charges.
A judge or jury may later determine the case outcome.
This report is based only on the booking information provided.
It may be updated when verified court records provide more details.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.