Moorhead Man Booked on CSC Charge

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead man was booked into the Clay County Jail after being arrested on a felony criminal sexual conduct allegation, according to public jail records.

The jail roster identifies the individual as Todd Ray Rau, 60. The booking record shows he was booked into the Clay County Jail at approximately 3:26 p.m. on July 21, 2026.

Charge Listed

The booking record lists one charge.

Rau is accused of Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. The allegation states the reported victim was under the age of 13 and the accused was more than 36 months older.

The booking information identifies the arresting agency as the Moorhead Police Department.

The public jail record does not include additional details about the investigation. It also does not describe where the alleged offense occurred or when investigators believe it happened.

Clay County Jail booking photo of Todd Ray Rau.

Investigation Continues

At this stage, only limited information has been released through the public jail roster.

Formal court documents may provide additional facts after prosecutors review the case.

Authorities often continue gathering evidence after an arrest. Additional information may become available through future court filings.

Anyone charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Criminal charges are allegations. They are not convictions.

Public Records

Clay County jail records are public records. They provide basic booking information but often do not include investigative reports.

Court records may later include hearing dates, bail information, and charging documents.

For additional information about Minnesota court cases, visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Minnesota criminal statutes, including criminal sexual conduct laws, are available through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

The Clay County Jail roster is available through the Clay County website.

TRF News will continue to monitor this case and provide updates if additional verified information becomes available through court records or law enforcement.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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