Moorhead, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Ronald Matthew Balzer, 40, of Fargo, North Dakota, is facing four felony charges in Clay County District Court.
Prosecutors allege a pattern of abuse over several years.
The alleged time span runs from June 27, 2008, to February 18, 2016.
Court records list Moorhead as the community of offense.
The case was filed on December 26, 2025.
Charges filed
Balzer is charged with First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.
That count involves an alleged victim under age 13.
He is also charged with Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.
That count also involves an alleged victim under age 13.
Two other counts involve alleged victims ages 13 to 15.
Those are Third-Degree and Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charges.
Authorities did not name the alleged victims.
TRF News does not identify minors in criminal cases.
Arrest and court dates
A warrant was issued on December 26, 2025, according to court entries.
Balzer was arrested on the warrant on January 9, 2026.
He appeared in court the same day.
Judge Leah J. duCharme set bail during that hearing.
Bail and release rules
Bail was set at $150,000 with no conditions.
Bail was set at $75,000 with conditions.
Release rules include no contact with the alleged victim or victims.
They also include no contact with anyone under age 18.
He must return for all court dates.
He must remain law-abiding while the case is pending.
He must get court approval before leaving Minnesota.
Where to follow the case
- Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)
- Minnesota Revisor of Statutes
- Moorhead Police Department
- Clay County, Minnesota
Balzer has not been convicted in this case.
Charges are allegations filed in court.
He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.