{"id":35658,"date":"2026-07-02T12:47:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T17:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=35658"},"modified":"2026-06-29T05:21:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:21:43","slug":"moorhead-booking-first-degree-arson-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-booking-first-degree-arson-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Booking: First-Degree Arson Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Moorhead Booking: First-Degree Arson Charge<\/h2>\n

Moorhead<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Maurice Garrett, 81, was booked into the Clay County Jail early Sunday.<\/p>\n

The booking occurred at 5:54 a.m. on June 28, 2026.<\/p>\n

Clay County booking information lists the Moorhead Police Department as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n

The record lists one alleged count of first-degree arson involving a building.<\/p>\n

No police report or criminal complaint was included with the booking details.<\/p>\n

The available information does not describe what led to the arrest.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify the building connected to the allegation.<\/p>\n

Details About the Listed Charge<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law<\/a> defines several forms of first-degree arson.<\/p>\n

The law covers several circumstances involving intentional damage by fire or explosives.<\/p>\n

Those circumstances can involve dwellings, occupied buildings, or flammable material.<\/p>\n

However, the roster shorthand does not identify which provision authorities may cite.<\/p>\n

The record does not state whether anyone was inside the building.<\/p>\n

It also provides no damage estimate or information about reported injuries.<\/p>\n

No incident address, arrest location, or event time was supplied.<\/p>\n


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Maurice Garrett<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Booking Information May Change<\/h2>\n

A booking charge reflects the reason listed when a person enters custody.<\/p>\n

It does not establish what prosecutors will ultimately file in court.<\/p>\n

The available record does not say whether prosecutors have filed formal charges.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors may amend, reduce, add, or dismiss charges after reviewing evidence.<\/p>\n

The booking entry did not include a court date or criminal case number.<\/p>\n

It also did not provide bail information or Garrett\u2019s current custody status.<\/p>\n

Readers can check the Clay County inmate roster<\/a> for updated custody information.<\/p>\n

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

A future complaint may explain the alleged conduct and legal basis.<\/p>\n

Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n

An arrest is not proof of guilt.<\/p>\n

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

Clay County warns that roster information may be incomplete or outdated.<\/p>\n

The county says roster data should not support legal action.<\/p>\n

The public should avoid drawing conclusions from a mugshot or booking entry alone.<\/p>\n

TRF News will update this report if authorities release verified details.<\/p>\n

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

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