{"id":44759,"date":"2026-08-24T06:32:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44759"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T18:53:38","slug":"moorhead-police-book-justin-hawpetoss-on-two-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-police-book-justin-hawpetoss-on-two-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Police Book Justin Hawpetoss on Two Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Moorhead Police Book Justin Hawpetoss on Two Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Moorhead<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Justin Cody Hawpetoss, 38, was booked into the Clay County Jail on August 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record lists the time as 11:31 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n<p>The public booking information lists two charges against Hawpetoss.<\/p>\n<p>Both matters remain allegations unless proven in court.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges Listed In Booking Record<\/h2>\n<p>The first listed charge is disorderly conduct involving brawling or fighting.<\/p>\n<p>The second charge alleges obstruction of the legal process by interfering with police.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information does not provide a detailed account of the alleged incident.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify any other people involved.<\/p>\n<p>No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n<p>The record provided does not state where the alleged conduct happened.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not describe what led officers to take Hawpetoss into custody.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law includes separate provisions covering disorderly conduct and obstructing the legal process.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota&#8217;s disorderly conduct law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 450px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HAWPETOSS-JUSTIN-CODY.jpg\" alt=\"Justin Cody Hawpetoss booking photo\" \/><small>Justin Cody Hawpetoss booking photo. Source: Clay County Jail.<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Readers can also review the state&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">obstructing legal process statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/claycountymn.gov\/1454\/Inmate-Roster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clay County inmate roster<\/a> provides current public custody information.<\/p>\n<h2>Booking Information Can Change<\/h2>\n<p>Jail roster information can change as cases move through the court system.<\/p>\n<p>A booking entry does not establish that a person committed a crime.<\/p>\n<p>Hawpetoss is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Court records may later provide more details about the charges and case status.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information supplied for this report does not list a court outcome.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not include a narrative explaining the allegations.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News has not added details beyond the available booking information.<\/p>\n<p>That approach helps avoid presenting unverified claims as established facts.<\/p>\n<h2>Public Records May Provide Updates<\/h2>\n<p>Clay County maintains an online inmate roster for current custody information.<\/p>\n<p>Readers should check official court records for the latest case status.<\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota Judicial Branch also provides public court information through its online services.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News will update this report if verified public records add significant information.<\/p>\n<p>Any future update should distinguish allegations from proven facts.<\/p>\n<p>That distinction is important during the early stages of a criminal case.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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