Moorhead Man Booked on Property Damage Charge
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Clark Newell Stenbak, 50, was booked into the Clay County Jail on June 5, 2026.
The booking was recorded at 9:31 p.m.
The Moorhead Police Department was listed as the arresting agency.
The jail entry lists one alleged count of fourth-degree criminal damage to property.
The listed property damage amount ranges from $1 to $500.
Booking Record Lists Property Damage
The supplied booking information does not identify the damaged property.
It also does not name the property owner or describe the reported incident.
The entry does not state where the alleged damage occurred.
It also does not explain how the police calculated the reported damage amount.
No details were provided about witnesses, repairs, or recovered property.
The booking record does not list any additional criminal allegations.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Minnesota Property Damage Law
Minnesota’s property damage law appears under Minnesota Statute 609.595.
The law includes several degrees of criminal property damage.
The degree depends on the alleged damage and other reported circumstances.
Fourth-degree criminal damage to property is classified as a misdemeanor.
The brief jail description should not replace the formal court charge.
A criminal complaint may provide more information about the allegation.
Prosecutors may also review the evidence before making a final charging decision.
Public Records and Case Status
The 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 case 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.
Stenbak is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Prosecutors may amend, reduce, or dismiss the listed allegation.
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.