{"id":46349,"date":"2026-09-04T12:32:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=46349"},"modified":"2026-08-31T13:51:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T18:51:12","slug":"moorhead-steve-langston-faces-burglary-theft-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-steve-langston-faces-burglary-theft-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead: Steve Langston Faces Burglary, Theft Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Moorhead: Steve Langston Faces Burglary, Theft Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Moorhead (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Steve Alonzo Langston, 35, was booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility on August 27, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The jail roster lists six charges connected with three law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations include first-degree burglary, theft, identity theft, fifth-degree assault, and two traffic offenses.<\/p>\n<p>Langston was booked at 7:41 a.m., according to the roster.<\/p>\n<h2>Burglary and Assault Charges<\/h2>\n<p>The Moorhead Police Department entry lists first-degree burglary and fifth-degree assault charges.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Statute 609.582 governs burglary offenses.<\/p>\n<p>First-degree burglary involves unlawful building entry under specific serious circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Those circumstances can involve an occupied dwelling, a dangerous weapon, or an alleged assault.<\/p>\n<p>The roster does not state which circumstance applies to Langston&#8217;s charge.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.582\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.582<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LANGSTON-STEVE-ALONZO.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LANGSTON-STEVE-ALONZO.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Alonzo Langston Clay County booking photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Steve Alonzo Langston. Clay County booking image.<\/em><\/div>\n<p>The fifth-degree assault charge is also listed without further incident details.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota&#8217;s basic fifth-degree assault law covers causing fear or intentionally causing bodily harm.<\/p>\n<p>The complete law appears in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.224<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Theft and Identity Theft Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>A Cass County entry lists an alleged theft involving property valued between $10,000 and $50,000.<\/p>\n<p>The roster also describes the allegation as theft from a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The charge is marked as a felony in the booking record.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota&#8217;s general theft law is available under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.52<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A second Cass County charge alleges unauthorized use of personal identifying information.<\/p>\n<p>The roster says the alleged conduct involved obtaining more than $1,000 in credit.<\/p>\n<p>That count is also marked as a felony.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota&#8217;s identity theft law is found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.527<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Traffic Charges Also Listed<\/h2>\n<p>Douglas County records list two additional traffic charges.<\/p>\n<p>One alleges driving without a valid license for the vehicle class or type.<\/p>\n<p>The other alleges speeding above the posted limit.<\/p>\n<p>License requirements are addressed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/171.02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 171.02<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Speed limits are covered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169.14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 169.14<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Case Details Remain Limited<\/h2>\n<p>The roster does not explain whether the charges stem from related or separate incidents.<\/p>\n<p>It does not identify the property, alleged victims, building, or circumstances behind the burglary charge.<\/p>\n<p>Those details may appear later in criminal complaints or court filings.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountymn.gov\/223\/Correctional-Facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clay County Correctional Facility website<\/a> for official jail information.<\/p>\n<p>A jail booking and criminal charges do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Langston is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.<\/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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