Moorhead: Daniel Sigan Faces Burglary, Arson Charges

Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Daniel Herbert Sigan was booked on September 4, 2026.

Sigan, 71, is listed in the Clay County inmate roster with three charges.

The allegations include second-degree burglary of a dwelling and fourth-degree arson.

He also faces a fourth-degree criminal damage to property charge.

The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.

Sigan’s booking time was listed as 2:12 p.m.

Second-Degree Burglary Charge

The most serious listed charge is second-degree burglary involving a dwelling.

Minnesota law covers entering a dwelling without consent while intending to commit a crime.

The law also covers committing a crime after entering a dwelling without consent.

A conviction can carry up to 10 years in prison.

The law also allows a fine of up to $20,000.

Daniel Herbert Sigan — Clay County booking photo

Those are maximum penalties and do not represent a sentence in Sigan’s case.

The jail roster does not describe the dwelling involved in the allegation.

It also does not provide details about the alleged entry.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.582 online.

Sigan also faces a fourth-degree arson charge.

The roster describes the allegation as involving a multiple-unit residence or other qualifying building.

Minnesota law covers intentionally burning certain personal property in qualifying residential or public buildings.

Fourth-degree arson is classified as a gross misdemeanor.

The statute allows up to 364 days in jail after a conviction.

It also allows a fine of up to $3,000.

The roster does not explain what property was allegedly burned.

More information is available under Minnesota Statute 609.5631.

The third charge involves fourth-degree criminal damage to property.

The roster lists the alleged damage amount between $1 and $500.

Minnesota law generally classifies fourth-degree property damage as a misdemeanor.

The booking information does not identify the property allegedly damaged.

The jail information does not provide a detailed account of the alleged incident.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

Sigan is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Charges may change as prosecutors review evidence and court proceedings continue.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Readers can also check the Clay County inmate roster for custody information.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.