Moorhead: Vincent Guggisberg Faces 3 Assault Charges

Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Vincent Frederick Guggisberg was booked on September 6, 2026.

Guggisberg, 34, is being held at the Clay County Correctional Facility.

The jail roster lists three assault charges against him.

The charges include second-degree assault involving a dangerous weapon.

He also faces fifth-degree assault and domestic assault allegations.

Second-Degree Assault Charge

The most serious listed charge is second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.

Minnesota law classifies assault with a dangerous weapon as second-degree assault.

A conviction can carry up to seven years in prison.

The law also allows a fine of up to $14,000.

Those are maximum penalties and do not represent a sentence in this case.

Vincent Frederick Guggisberg booking photo

Vincent Frederick Guggisberg — Clay County booking photo

The jail roster does not identify the alleged weapon.

It also does not describe the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.222 for more information.

Two Misdemeanor Assault Allegations

Guggisberg is also listed with a fifth-degree assault charge.

The charge alleges conduct intended to cause fear of bodily harm or death.

Minnesota law classifies that form of fifth-degree assault as a misdemeanor.

More information is available under Minnesota Statute 609.224.

The third charge is domestic assault involving alleged fear of immediate bodily harm or death.

That offense involves an alleged act against a family or household member.

The jail information does not identify the other person involved.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242.

September 6 Booking

The roster lists Guggisberg’s booking time as 11:45 p.m.

The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.

No detailed account of the alleged incident appears in the jail information.

The roster also does not provide a court outcome.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

Guggisberg is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Charges can change as prosecutors review evidence and court proceedings continue.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Readers can also visit the Clay County inmate roster for current custody information.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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