{"id":33811,"date":"2026-06-19T14:57:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T19:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=33811"},"modified":"2026-06-19T14:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T19:57:33","slug":"moorhead-man-booked-on-assault-ofp-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-man-booked-on-assault-ofp-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Man Booked on Assault, OFP Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Moorhead Man Booked on Assault, OFP Charges<\/h2>\n

MOORHEAD, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 James Michael McArdell, 37, was booked into the Clay County Jail on June 16, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking was recorded at 1:12 p.m.<\/p>\n

Two law enforcement agencies listed five alleged offenses.<\/p>\n

The entries involve assault, domestic abuse, fleeing police, and trespass.<\/p>\n

Clay County Charges<\/h2>\n

The Clay County Sheriff\u2019s Office listed second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not identify the alleged weapon.<\/p>\n

It also does not describe how the weapon was reportedly used.<\/p>\n

No information was provided about injuries or medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Minnesota addresses second-degree assault under Minnesota Statute 609.222<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The sheriff\u2019s office also listed an alleged order-for-protection violation.<\/p>\n

The record does not identify the protected person.<\/p>\n

It also does not describe the contact that allegedly violated the order.<\/p>\n

Orders for protection are addressed under Minnesota Statute 518B.01<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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James Michael McArdell booking photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Domestic Assault Allegation<\/h2>\n

A third Clay County entry alleges domestic assault.<\/p>\n

The booking label references great bodily harm or a weapon threat.<\/p>\n

The record does not identify another person involved.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide details about any reported injuries.<\/p>\n

Minnesota\u2019s domestic-assault law appears under Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Moorhead Police Charges<\/h2>\n

Moorhead police listed fleeing an officer without using a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

The booking does not describe how McArdell allegedly tried to flee.<\/p>\n

Nonvehicle fleeing is covered by Minnesota Statute 609.487<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Moorhead police also listed trespassing in a dwelling or building.<\/p>\n

The record does not identify the property or its lawful occupant.<\/p>\n

It also does not explain how the entry was allegedly made.<\/p>\n

Minnesota\u2019s trespass law appears under Minnesota Statute 609.605<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No police officer or deputy 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 or hearing dates.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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