Moorhead Man Booked on Multiple Murder Charges
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Jerome Anthony Thomas, 36, was booked into the Clay County Jail on April 19, 2025.
The booking was recorded at 5:01 p.m.
Douglas County and the Moorhead Police Department listed separate allegations in the jail record.
The entries include six murder counts, a drive-by shooting charge, and a controlled-substance allegation.
Multiple Murder Counts Listed
Moorhead police listed three counts of first-degree premeditated murder.
Two additional first-degree counts allege murder committed during another felony.
The booking also lists second-degree intentional murder without premeditation.
The supplied information does not identify any alleged victims.
It also does not provide the dates or locations connected to the allegations.
The record does not show whether the counts involve one event or several events.
Minnesota defines first-degree murder under Minnesota Statute 609.185.
Second-degree murder is addressed under Minnesota Statute 609.19.
Drive-By Shooting Allegation
The booking record also lists a drive-by shooting allegation.
The charge describes gunfire directed toward a motor vehicle or building.
The record does not identify the vehicle, building, or firearm.
It also does not state whether anyone was injured.
Minnesota’s drive-by shooting law appears under Minnesota Statute 609.66.
The formal criminal complaint may provide more information about the reported events.
Controlled-Substance Charge
Douglas County listed fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
The entry references Schedule I through IV substances and excludes a small amount of marijuana.
The booking does not identify the alleged substance or its amount.
Minnesota addresses fifth-degree drug crimes under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Public Records and Case Status
The supplied information does not include court file numbers.
It also does not list bond terms, hearing dates, or release conditions.
Current custody information may appear on the Clay County inmate roster.
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.
Thomas 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 booking information provided.
It may be updated when verified court records provide more details.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.