Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – Drake Edwin Tupper, 36, was booked into Clay County Jail on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 9:13 p.m.
The record lists four allegations involving assault, domestic abuse, a protection order, and driving while impaired.
The Moorhead Police Department and Polk County are associated with the listed matters.
Third-Degree Assault Allegation
Moorhead Police list an allegation of third-degree assault involving substantial bodily harm.
Minnesota Statute 609.223 addresses assaults that result in substantial bodily harm.
A conviction under subdivision 1 can carry up to five years in prison.
The statute also permits a fine of up to $10,000, or both penalties.
However, the jail record does not explain what allegedly happened.
It also does not identify the reported injuries or describe any medical treatment.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.223 – Third-Degree Assault.
Domestic Assault by Strangulation
The Moorhead Police Department also lists an allegation of domestic assault by strangulation.
The booking description includes the abbreviation “GBH.”
However, the listing does not explain the circumstances or document the severity of any reported injuries.
Minnesota Statute 609.2247 addresses domestic assault by strangulation involving family or household members.
The law defines strangulation as intentionally interfering with normal breathing or blood circulation through specified actions.
These actions include applying pressure to the neck or blocking the nose or mouth.
A conviction under this statute can carry up to three years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000, or both penalties.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2247 – Domestic Assault by Strangulation.
Order for Protection Violation
Another Moorhead Police entry concerns allegedly violating a domestic abuse order for protection.
These court orders can prohibit contact and impose other restrictions intended to protect individuals.
Minnesota Statute 518B.01 establishes penalties for knowingly violating qualifying orders.
The possible penalties depend on previous convictions and other circumstances.
However, the roster does not identify the order or describe the alleged violation.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 518B.01 – Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection.
First-Degree DWI Allegation
The roster also lists a first-degree DWI allegation associated with Polk County.
The description references an alcohol test result of 0.08 or higher.
However, the jail record does not provide the exact test result or the alleged driving date.
Minnesota Statute 169A.24 addresses first-degree driving while impaired.
The classification requires qualifying previous impaired-driving incidents or specified felony convictions.
Under Minnesota law, first-degree DWI is a felony carrying up to seven years in prison.
The maximum fine is $14,000, although the record does not identify the court handling this allegation.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.24 – First-Degree DWI.
Incident Locations Not Confirmed
The booking identifies Moorhead Police and Polk County, but does not establish where the alleged offenses occurred.
No street address, residence, roadway, or specific incident location appears in the listing.
The record also does not establish whether all four allegations involve separate events.
Clay County Jail and Court Information
Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Readers can check the official Clay County inmate roster.
Additional information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.
The supplied record does not provide Tupper’s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.
It also does not establish whether prosecutors formally filed all four listed allegations.
Public court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking records allegations and does not establish criminal guilt.
Drake Edwin Tupper is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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