Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – Trent Marcus Ratliff Jones, 26, was booked into Clay County Jail on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 10:56 a.m.
The Dilworth Police Department is identified as the arresting agency.
The booking record lists two allegations involving fifth-degree assault and domestic assault.
Fifth-Degree Assault Allegation Listed
The first listed allegation involves fifth-degree assault.
Minnesota Statute 609.224 establishes the legal requirements for this offense.
The law covers intentionally causing or attempting to cause bodily harm.
It also covers actions intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.
However, the jail record does not describe what Ratliff Jones allegedly did.
It also does not identify anyone reportedly assaulted.
No details about reported injuries or medical treatment appear in the supplied information.
The listing does not specify the statutory subdivision associated with the allegation.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.224 – Fifth-Degree Assault.
Domestic Assault Allegation Also Listed
The second allegation involves domestic assault.
The booking description reads “Domestic Assault no GBH or Weapon.”
The abbreviation “GBH” refers to great bodily harm.
However, the description alone does not establish the full circumstances of the reported incident.
Minnesota Statute 609.2242 addresses domestic assault involving family or household members.
The law covers intentional bodily harm, attempted bodily harm, and certain threatening acts.
However, the record does not identify the relationship involved in the allegation.
It also does not confirm whether both assault entries arose from the same event.
Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law
Basic fifth-degree assault and domestic assault offenses are generally classified as misdemeanors.
A misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both.
However, qualifying previous offenses can increase the classification of certain assault charges.
The jail record does not identify any qualifying previous conviction or enhanced charge level.
These are general legal penalties, not a sentence imposed against Ratliff Jones.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242 – Domestic Assault.
Location of Alleged Incident Not Confirmed
The Dilworth Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.
However, that information does not establish where the alleged offenses occurred.
No residence, street address, or other specific incident location appears in the booking record.
The listing also does not provide an official account of the reported events.
Clay County Jail and Court Information
Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead, Minnesota.
However, the jail’s location does not establish where the alleged assaults happened.
Readers can check the official Clay County inmate roster for booking information.
Additional facility details are available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.
The supplied record does not provide Ratliff Jones’ bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.
It also does not confirm whether prosecutors formally filed both allegations.
Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking records allegations and does not establish criminal guilt.
Trent Marcus Ratliff Jones is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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