{"id":33744,"date":"2026-06-19T13:01:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=33744"},"modified":"2026-06-19T13:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:01:52","slug":"moorhead-man-booked-on-multiple-murder-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-man-booked-on-multiple-murder-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Man Booked on Multiple Murder Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Moorhead Man Booked on Multiple Murder Charges<\/h2>\n

MOORHEAD, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Jerome Anthony Thomas, 36, was booked into the Clay County Jail on April 19, 2025.<\/p>\n

The booking was recorded at 5:01 p.m.<\/p>\n

Douglas County and the Moorhead Police Department listed separate allegations in the jail record.<\/p>\n

The entries include six murder counts, a drive-by shooting charge, and a controlled-substance allegation.<\/p>\n

Multiple Murder Counts Listed<\/h2>\n

Moorhead police listed three counts of first-degree premeditated murder.<\/p>\n

Two additional first-degree counts allege murder committed during another felony.<\/p>\n

The booking also lists second-degree intentional murder without premeditation.<\/p>\n

The supplied information does not identify any alleged victims.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide the dates or locations connected to the allegations.<\/p>\n

The record does not show whether the counts involve one event or several events.<\/p>\n

Minnesota defines first-degree murder under Minnesota Statute 609.185<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Second-degree murder is addressed under Minnesota Statute 609.19<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Jerome Anthony Thomas booking photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drive-By Shooting Allegation<\/h2>\n

The booking record also lists a drive-by shooting allegation.<\/p>\n

The charge describes gunfire directed toward a motor vehicle or building.<\/p>\n

The record does not identify the vehicle, building, or firearm.<\/p>\n

It also does not state whether anyone was injured.<\/p>\n

Minnesota\u2019s drive-by shooting law appears under Minnesota Statute 609.66<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The formal criminal complaint may provide more information about the reported events.<\/p>\n

Controlled-Substance Charge<\/h2>\n

Douglas County listed fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n

The entry references Schedule I through IV substances and excludes a small amount of marijuana.<\/p>\n

The booking does not identify the alleged substance or its amount.<\/p>\n

Minnesota addresses fifth-degree drug crimes under Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n

Public Records and Case Status<\/h2>\n

The supplied information does not include court file numbers.<\/p>\n

It also does not list bond terms, hearing dates, or release conditions.<\/p>\n

Current custody information may appear on the Clay County inmate roster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public court records may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some court documents may not appear immediately after a booking.<\/p>\n

Agency information is available through the Moorhead Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n

A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

Thomas is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors may amend, reduce, or dismiss the listed charges.<\/p>\n

A judge or jury may later determine the case outcome.<\/p>\n

This report is based only on the booking information provided.<\/p>\n

It may be updated when verified court records provide more details.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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