MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lane Ryan Begay, 35, was booked into Clay County Jail on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The booking record lists three firearm-related allegations, including carrying a pistol while under the influence of alcohol.
Other allegations involve carrying a pistol without a permit and removing or altering a firearm’s serial number.
The Moorhead Police Department is identified as the arresting agency.
Begay’s booking was recorded at 4:33 a.m.
Three Firearm Allegations Listed
According to the official Clay County inmate roster, Begay was booked on the following allegations:
- Carrying a Pistol Under the Influence of Alcohol: Allegedly carrying a pistol while impaired by alcohol.
- Carrying or Possessing a Pistol Without a Permit: Allegedly possessing or carrying a pistol without the required permit.
- Removing or Obliterating a Firearm Serial Number: An allegation involving identifying markings on a firearm.
The booking record does not describe the circumstances that led to the arrest.
It also does not identify the location where the alleged offenses occurred.
Minnesota Law on Carrying While Impaired
Under Minnesota Statute 624.7142, carrying a pistol in public while under the influence of alcohol is prohibited.
The law also establishes restrictions involving specific alcohol concentration levels.
Penalties can vary depending on the violation and any qualifying previous offenses.
The supplied booking information does not provide Begay’s alcohol concentration or testing results.
Permit and Firearm Serial Number Allegations
Minnesota law generally requires a valid permit to carry a pistol in public, subject to certain exceptions.
Under Minnesota Statute 624.714, carrying without the required permit can be a gross misdemeanor.
A separate allegation involves removing or obliterating a firearm’s serial number.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.667, removing or altering a firearm serial number is prohibited.
The law also addresses possession of firearms with removed or altered identifying markings.
A conviction under this statute can carry up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
The roster does not explain the specific conduct alleged in Begay’s case.
Clay County Jail Booking Details
The booking identifies Begay as a 35-year-old male.
His booking date is November 1, 2026, at 4:33 a.m.
Clay County Jail is located at 800 9th Street North in Moorhead, Minnesota.
The facility operates under the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
The supplied record does not provide a bond amount or scheduled court appearance.
Court Records and Case Status
Readers can review official booking information through the Clay County Inmate Roster.
Public court records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The jail listing does not confirm a final court outcome.
An arrest or jail booking does not establish guilt.
Begay is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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