Moorhead Man Booked on Three Assault Charges
MOORHEAD (trfnews.i234.me) — Joseph James Roy was booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility on June 26, 2026.
Roy, 34, was booked at 11:36 a.m., according to the supplied jail record.
The record lists three assault-related charges.
Those charges include third-degree assault and domestic assault by strangulation.
A third count alleges a subsequent domestic assault violation.
The Moorhead Police Department was listed as the arresting agency.
Details About the Allegations
The third-degree assault count alleges substantial bodily harm.
The short booking entry does not describe the reported injury.
It also does not identify the alleged victim or the incident location.
The second charge alleges domestic assault by strangulation.
The entry includes the abbreviation “GBH,” but does not define that notation.
The record gives no details about the alleged conduct or medical treatment.
The third charge is listed as a subsequent domestic assault violation.
The booking entry does not state how many qualifying prior offenses were alleged.
It also does not identify the exact charge level.
Minnesota Assault Laws
Minnesota Statute 609.223 covers third-degree assault involving substantial bodily harm.
A conviction can bring up to five years in prison.
The maximum fine is $10,000.
Minnesota Statute 609.2247 covers domestic assault by strangulation.
The law defines strangulation as intentionally blocking normal breathing or blood flow.
That can involve pressure on the throat or neck.
It can also involve blocking another person’s nose or mouth.
The offense is a felony unless another law provides a greater penalty.
The maximum sentence is three years and a $5,000 fine.
Subsequent Domestic Assault Penalties
Minnesota law increases penalties when qualifying prior offenses exist.
One qualifying prior offense within ten years can make the charge a gross misdemeanor.
That level can bring up to 364 days in jail.
It can also carry a fine of up to $3,000.
Two qualifying prior offenses can make the charge a felony.
That felony can bring up to five years and a $10,000 fine.
The supplied record does not show which level applies in Roy’s case.
Court and Custody Information
The Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead.
Clay County District Court is also located in Moorhead.
The court handles criminal cases filed within Clay County.
The booking entry does not list bail, a release date, or a hearing.
Public updates may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Charges Remain Allegations
A jail booking records custody and the charges listed at that time.
It does not establish guilt or prove that an assault occurred.
Roy is presumed innocent unless the allegations are proven in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.