Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – Terrence Jamal Burton, 44, was booked into Clay County Jail on Monday, October 19, 2026.
The supplied Clay County booking record shows his booking occurred at 9:55 p.m.
The Moorhead Police Department is identified as the arresting agency.
Three alleged offenses are listed, including second-degree burglary of a dwelling, fourth-degree property damage, and providing a false name to police.
Second-Degree Burglary Allegation
The most serious listed allegation involves second-degree burglary of a dwelling.
Minnesota Statute 609.582, subdivision 2, addresses unlawful entry into certain buildings, including dwellings, with criminal intent.
Under Minnesota law, second-degree burglary is classified as a felony.
A conviction under the cited provision can carry up to ten years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $20,000, or both penalties.
However, the booking record does not identify the dwelling allegedly involved.
It also does not describe how entry reportedly occurred or whether anyone was present.
No information about stolen property or reported injuries appears in the supplied listing.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.582 – Burglary.
Property Damage Allegation Also Listed
The second offense involves fourth-degree criminal damage to property.
The booking description lists property damage ranging from $1 to $500.
Minnesota Statute 609.595 addresses intentional damage to another person’s property without consent.
Fourth-degree property damage is generally classified as a misdemeanor.
However, the supplied jail record does not identify the property allegedly damaged.
It also does not provide the exact amount of reported damage.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.595 – Criminal Damage to Property.
False Name to Police Allegation
The third listed offense involves allegedly providing a false name to police.
Minnesota Statute 609.506 addresses providing false identifying information to an officer with intent to obstruct justice.
The law covers certain false names, dates of birth, and identification documents.
Penalties depend on the specific circumstances and information provided.
The supplied record does not explain what information Burton allegedly gave police.
It also does not identify the specific circumstances surrounding that allegation.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.506 – Giving a False Name to Police.
Incident Location Not Confirmed
The booking record identifies the Moorhead Police Department as the arresting agency.
However, it does not establish where the alleged offenses occurred.
No specific residence, street address, or incident location appears in the supplied information.
The record also does not confirm whether all three allegations arose from one event.
Clay County Jail and Court Information
Clay County Correctional Facility is located at 800 Ninth Street North in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Readers can check the official Clay County inmate roster for available booking information.
Additional information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.
The supplied record does not identify Burton’s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.
It also does not establish whether prosecutors formally filed all three allegations.
Public court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking documents listed allegations and does not establish a criminal conviction.
Terrence Jamal Burton is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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