{"id":39762,"date":"2026-07-26T17:48:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T22:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39762"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T19:03:27","slug":"moorhead-man-booked-on-assault-weapon-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-man-booked-on-assault-weapon-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Man Booked on Assault Weapon Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Moorhead Man Booked on Assault Weapon Charge<\/h2>\n

MOORHEAD<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Moorhead man has been booked into the Clay County Jail following an alleged assault involving a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n

Robert Benjamin Cheeks, 32, was booked into the Clay County Jail on July 23, 2026, at 2:29 p.m.<\/p>\n

Jail records show he faces one count of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon<\/strong>. The booking record lists the Moorhead Police Department as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n

No additional information about the alleged incident was included in the booking record. Authorities have not released details about where the incident occurred or whether anyone suffered injuries.<\/p>\n

Booking Information<\/h2>\n

According to the jail record, Cheeks remains listed as recently booked into the Clay County Jail.<\/p>\n

The charge is a felony allegation under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

A booking record documents an arrest. It is not a finding of guilt.<\/p>\n

Every criminal defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.<\/p>\n

\"RobertRobert Benjamin Cheeks’ booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What the Charge Means<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law defines second-degree assault as an assault involving a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n

The final outcome depends on the facts presented in court.<\/p>\n

Charges may be amended or dismissed during the legal process.<\/p>\n

The Clay County Attorney’s Office will determine how the case proceeds.<\/p>\n

Court hearings will be scheduled through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.<\/p>\n

Public Records<\/h2>\n

Information contained in this report comes from public jail booking records.<\/p>\n

Additional facts may become available as court documents are filed.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota criminal statutes through the\u00a0Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Court records can also be searched through the\u00a0Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TRF News will continue to follow this case and provide updates when official information becomes available.<\/p>\n

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I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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