Kelly Marie Touche, 53, of Moorhead, is charged in Clay County District Court with two counts of receiving stolen property. She also faces a felony fifth-degree drug possession charge.<\/p>\n
Garage Investigation Leads To Arrest<\/h2>\n
According to court documents, the investigation began on July 9, 2026, after a report of suspicious activity at a garage on 28th Avenue South in Moorhead.<\/p>\n
A person reported smelling what was believed to be drug activity coming from inside the garage. The report stated the garage door was closed after people inside noticed maintenance workers nearby.<\/p>\n
When authorities arrived, they contacted people inside the garage. Investigators reported seeing used needles and drug-related items in plain view.<\/p>\n
The garage owner told authorities that the vehicle inside the garage did not belong to him. He said he had allowed Touche and another person to stay overnight.<\/p>\n
Stolen Vehicle Allegedly Found Inside Garage<\/h2>\n
Court records state that investigators searched the area around the vehicle after receiving permission from the garage owner.<\/p>\n
During the search, authorities allegedly found a license plate that had been removed from the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The license plate was reported stolen from Fargo. The vehicle was also later confirmed as stolen from Fargo.<\/p>\n
Investigators say Touche told them she and another person arrived at the garage in the vehicle early on July 9.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Touche said she had been driving the vehicle. She allegedly told investigators she knew the vehicle was stolen.<\/p>\n
Additional Stolen Property Alleged<\/h2>\n
The complaint states two bicycles located at the garage were also reported stolen.<\/p>\n
Touche allegedly told investigators that one of the bicycles belonged to her.<\/p>\n
The charges include receiving stolen property involving the vehicle and bicycles.<\/p>\n
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Kelly Marie Touche mugshot<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nMethamphetamine Allegation<\/h2>\n
After Touche was taken to the Clay County Jail, authorities say a search found a bag containing suspected narcotics.<\/p>\n
The complaint states the substance weighed about 1.6 grams and tested positive for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
The felony drug charge carries a possible maximum sentence of up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n
The receiving stolen property felony charge also carries a possible maximum sentence of five years and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n
All charges are allegations. Court records show a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
More information about Minnesota court records is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n