Moorhead: Tara Zack Booked on Theft, Disorderly Conduct

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Tara Catherine Zack was booked into Clay County custody on August 31, 2026.

The Clay County inmate record lists Zack as 35 years old.

The booking time is listed as 3:29 p.m.

The arresting agency is listed as Stearns County.

The jail entry lists disorderly conduct and theft allegations.

Disorderly Conduct Allegation

Minnesota law addresses disorderly conduct under Statute 609.72.

The law covers several types of conduct that may disturb or alarm others.

Examples can include fighting or certain offensive, abusive, or noisy behavior.

Standard disorderly conduct under the statute is a misdemeanor.

The booking information does not describe Zack’s alleged conduct.

Tara Catherine Zack booking photo — Clay County Correctional Facility

It also does not state where the alleged incident occurred.

No details about injuries or property damage were included.

The record does not say whether the two allegations came from the same incident.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.72 for the current disorderly conduct law.

The second booking entry alleges theft of property valued between $501 and $1,000.

The brief jail record does not identify the property allegedly taken.

It also does not provide an exact alleged value.

Minnesota theft laws are found under Section 609.52.

Theft penalties can depend on property value and other circumstances.

Under the standard value provision, theft above $500 through $1,000 can carry gross misdemeanor penalties.

Other factors may increase the possible charge or penalty.

The booking entry does not provide enough details to determine whether enhancements apply.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.52 for the state’s theft law.

The Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead.

The facility houses adult inmates at several security levels.

No court date was included in the booking information provided.

The record also does not list bail or release information.

Readers can visit the Clay County Correctional Facility website for jail information.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The allegations against Zack must be resolved through the court process.

Future records may provide more information about the reported incidents.

Those records could also include hearing dates and release conditions.

Charges may be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.

Zack is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.