Moorhead Jail Books Shelby Whitt on $500+ Check Charge

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Shelby Dontae Denver Whitt, 28, was booked into custody in Clay County on September 10, 2026.

The booking occurred at 12:54 p.m., according to the Clay County inmate roster.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is listed as the arresting agency.

The roster lists one fraud-related charge involving an allegedly dishonored check exceeding $500.

The public booking entry does not describe the transaction behind the allegation.

Dishonored Check Charge

Minnesota law addresses dishonored checks under Minnesota Statute 609.535.

The law covers checks that an issuer allegedly intended would not be paid.

The statute can apply to checks, drafts, withdrawal orders, and similar payment instruments.

The Clay County roster describes Whitt’s alleged check amount as more than $500.

The supplied record does not state the exact dollar amount.

It also does not identify the business or person allegedly receiving the check.

No information about the account or financial institution was included.

Minnesota law sets penalties according to the value of the dishonored check.

A conviction involving more than $500 can carry up to five years in prison.

The law also allows a maximum fine of $10,000.

A court may impose imprisonment, a fine, or both.

Restitution may also be ordered following a conviction.

Those penalties are statutory maximums and do not predict Whitt’s case outcome.

The final result depends on the evidence and the court process.

The Clay County Correctional Facility is located at 800 9th Street North in Moorhead.

Official jail information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility.

The county also maintains an online inmate roster.

The supplied booking record does not list a bond amount or court date.

It also does not include a criminal complaint or probable cause statement.

No individual police officer names are included in this report.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charge remains an allegation unless proven through the court process.

Whitt is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.