{"id":47068,"date":"2026-09-10T06:38:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T11:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=47068"},"modified":"2026-09-06T06:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T11:46:42","slug":"moorhead-preston-larson-faces-kidnapping-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-preston-larson-faces-kidnapping-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead: Preston Larson Faces Kidnapping Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h2>Moorhead: Preston Larson Faces Kidnapping Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>MOORHEAD, Minn.<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Preston Thomas Larson was booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility on Sept. 2, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Larson, 18, was booked at 2:06 p.m., according to the Clay County inmate roster.<\/p>\n<p>The Hawley Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record lists four charges against Larson.<\/p>\n<h2>Kidnapping Charge Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The most serious listed allegation is kidnapping to commit great bodily harm or terrorize.<\/p>\n<p>The jail roster does not describe the alleged kidnapping or identify another person.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.25<\/a> covers kidnapping offenses.<\/p>\n<p>The law includes confinement or removal of another person without required consent.<\/p>\n<p>One provision applies when the alleged purpose is causing great bodily harm or terrorizing someone.<\/p>\n<p>Possible penalties depend on what allegedly happened during the offense.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px; width: 100%; height: auto; display: inline-block;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LARSON-PRESTON-THOMAS.jpg\" alt=\"Preston Thomas Larson booking photo\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Preston Thomas Larson | Clay County Correctional Facility booking photo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The statute allows up to 20 years in some cases.<\/p>\n<p>It allows up to 40 years under certain more serious circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Those penalties are maximums and do not represent a sentence against Larson.<\/p>\n<h2>Domestic Assault Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>Larson also faces a domestic assault by strangulation charge.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.2247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.2247<\/a> classifies that offense as a felony.<\/p>\n<p>The law defines strangulation as intentionally blocking normal breathing or blood circulation.<\/p>\n<p>The offense can involve pressure to the throat or neck.<\/p>\n<p>It can also involve blocking another person&#8217;s nose or mouth.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction can carry up to three years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>The statute also allows a fine of up to $5,000.<\/p>\n<p>A separate booking count alleges domestic assault causing bodily harm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.2242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a> covers domestic assault under state law.<\/p>\n<h2>911 Interference Charge<\/h2>\n<p>The fourth charge listed against Larson involves interfering with a 911 emergency call.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.78<\/a> covers interference with emergency communications.<\/p>\n<p>State law makes intentional interference with another person&#8217;s emergency call a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The roster does not describe how the alleged interference occurred.<\/p>\n<h2>Booked at Clay County Facility<\/h2>\n<p>The Clay County Correctional Facility is located at 800 9th Street North in Moorhead.<\/p>\n<p>The county operates a 220-bed correctional facility at that location.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountymn.gov\/223\/Correctional-Facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clay County Correctional Facility website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/files.claycountymn.gov\/InmateRoster\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Clay County inmate roster<\/a> provides updated custody information.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>The charges against Larson remain allegations unless proven through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>The roster does not provide a detailed criminal complaint.<\/p>\n<p>No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court filings may provide more information about the allegations.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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