{"id":51021,"date":"2026-09-13T05:12:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T10:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=51021"},"modified":"2026-09-10T05:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T10:10:19","slug":"moorhead-daniel-sigan-faces-burglary-arson-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-daniel-sigan-faces-burglary-arson-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead: Daniel Sigan Faces Burglary, Arson Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Moorhead: Daniel Sigan Faces Burglary, Arson Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Moorhead, Clay County (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Daniel Herbert Sigan was booked on September 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sigan, 71, is listed in the Clay County inmate roster with three charges.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations include second-degree burglary of a dwelling and fourth-degree arson.<\/p>\n<p>He also faces a fourth-degree criminal damage to property charge.<\/p>\n<p>The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n<p>Sigan&#8217;s booking time was listed as 2:12 p.m.<\/p>\n<h2>Second-Degree Burglary Charge<\/h2>\n<p>The most serious listed charge is second-degree burglary involving a dwelling.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law covers entering a dwelling without consent while intending to commit a crime.<\/p>\n<p>The law also covers committing a crime after entering a dwelling without consent.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction can carry up to 10 years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>The law also allows a fine of up to $20,000.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SIGAN-DANIEL-HERBERT1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SIGAN-DANIEL-HERBERT1.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel Herbert Sigan booking photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Daniel Herbert Sigan \u2014 Clay County booking photo<\/em><\/div>\n<p>Those are maximum penalties and do not represent a sentence in Sigan&#8217;s case.<\/p>\n<p>The jail roster does not describe the dwelling involved in the allegation.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not provide details about the alleged entry.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.582\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.582<\/a> online.<\/p>\n<h2>Fourth-Degree Arson Alleged<\/h2>\n<p>Sigan also faces a fourth-degree arson charge.<\/p>\n<p>The roster describes the allegation as involving a multiple-unit residence or other qualifying building.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law covers intentionally burning certain personal property in qualifying residential or public buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Fourth-degree arson is classified as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The statute allows up to 364 days in jail after a conviction.<\/p>\n<p>It also allows a fine of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n<p>The roster does not explain what property was allegedly burned.<\/p>\n<p>More information is available under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.5631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.5631<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Property Damage Charge Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The third charge involves fourth-degree criminal damage to property.<\/p>\n<p>The roster lists the alleged damage amount between $1 and $500.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law generally classifies fourth-degree property damage as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information does not identify the property allegedly damaged.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.595<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>The jail information does not provide a detailed account of the alleged incident.<\/p>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Sigan is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Charges may change as prosecutors review evidence and court proceedings continue.<\/p>\n<p>Public case information may be available through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can also check the <a href=\"https:\/\/files.claycountymn.gov\/InmateRoster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clay County inmate roster<\/a> for custody information.<\/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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