Moorhead Man Booked on Assault, Obstruction Counts
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Darrold James Vaughn, 30, was booked into the Clay County Jail on June 5, 2026.
The booking was recorded at 5:19 p.m.
The Moorhead Police Department was listed as the arresting agency.
The jail entry lists two alleged offenses.
They include fourth-degree assault of a peace officer and obstructing the legal process.
Assault Allegation Listed
The first charge alleges fourth-degree assault involving a peace officer.
The supplied booking information does not describe the reported encounter.
It also does not state whether anyone suffered an injury.
No information was provided about where the alleged incident occurred.
The booking record does not identify the officer involved.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Minnesota’s fourth-degree assault law appears under Minnesota Statute 609.2231.
The exact allegation should be confirmed through a filed criminal complaint.
Obstruction Charge
The second charge alleges interference with police during a legal process.
The booking information does not describe the reported actions.
It also does not identify the legal process involved.
The record does not state whether force or threats were alleged.
Minnesota’s obstruction law appears under Minnesota Statute 609.50.
The law covers several forms of interference with police and other public duties.
The short jail description does not show which provision may apply.
Public Records and Case Status
The supplied booking information does not include a court file number.
It also does not list bond terms, release conditions, or a hearing date.
Current custody details may appear on the Clay County inmate roster.
Roster information may change after release, transfer, or court action.
Public court records may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Some court documents may not appear immediately after a booking.
Agency information is available through the Moorhead Police Department.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking does not establish guilt.
It records that a person was processed into custody.
Vaughn is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Prosecutors may amend, reduce, or dismiss the listed charges.
A judge or jury may later determine the case outcome.
This report is based only on the supplied booking information.
It may be updated when verified court records provide more details.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.