{"id":70912,"date":"2026-11-02T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T00:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70912"},"modified":"2026-11-01T09:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T15:51:56","slug":"moorhead-jail-books-donald-ellis-on-gun-id-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-jail-books-donald-ellis-on-gun-id-allegations\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Jail Books Donald Ellis on Gun, ID Allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2013 Donald Julian Ellis, 46, was booked into Clay County Jail on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.<\/p>\n

The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 3:23 p.m.<\/p>\n

The listing includes two allegations involving firearm possession and providing false identifying information to police.<\/p>\n

The Dilworth Police Department and Ramsey County are identified as the agencies associated with the allegations.<\/p>\n

Firearm Possession Allegation Listed<\/h2>\n

The Dilworth Police Department is associated with an allegation involving possession of a pistol or assault weapon after a previous conviction.<\/p>\n

The jail entry describes the offense as “Possess Pistol\/Assault Weapon Prev Conviction.”<\/p>\n

Minnesota Statute 624.713 restricts firearm possession by certain individuals, including people with qualifying criminal convictions.<\/p>\n

However, the booking record does not identify Ellis’ alleged previous conviction.<\/p>\n

It also does not specify the type of firearm allegedly involved.<\/p>\n

No information about where a firearm was reportedly found appears in the supplied record.<\/p>\n

The listing does not identify the exact statutory subdivision involved in the allegation.<\/p>\n

Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law establishes different penalties for prohibited firearm possession, depending on the applicable restriction.<\/p>\n

Some violations involving qualifying previous crimes of violence are classified as felonies.<\/p>\n

Those violations can carry up to 15 years in prison or a $30,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Other firearm possession restrictions can carry different penalties.<\/p>\n

The supplied record does not establish which penalty provision applies to Ellis’ allegation.<\/p>\n

These are possible statutory penalties, not a sentence imposed against Ellis.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 624.713 \u2013 Certain Persons Not to Possess Firearms<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Donald Julian Ellis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

False Name to Police Allegation<\/h2>\n

Ramsey County is associated with the second allegation listed in Ellis’ booking record.<\/p>\n

The offense involves allegedly providing false identifying information to a peace officer.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Statute 609.506 addresses giving police a fictitious name, false birthdate, or fraudulent identification with intent to obstruct justice.<\/p>\n

The law also includes stronger penalties for certain cases involving another person’s name and date of birth.<\/p>\n

However, the jail record does not explain what identifying information Ellis allegedly provided.<\/p>\n

It also does not establish whether the allegation involves a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor provision.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.506 \u2013 Giving a False Name to Police<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Incident Locations Not Confirmed<\/h2>\n

The booking identifies the Dilworth Police Department and Ramsey County as agencies associated with the listed matters.<\/p>\n

However, it does not establish where either alleged offense occurred.<\/p>\n

No specific address, roadway, or incident location appears in the supplied record.<\/p>\n

The information also does not explain whether both allegations arose from the same investigation.<\/p>\n

Clay County Jail and Court Information<\/h2>\n

Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

However, the jail’s location does not establish where the alleged offenses happened.<\/p>\n

Readers can check the official Clay County inmate roster<\/a> for publicly available booking information.<\/p>\n

Additional facility information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The supplied record does not include Ellis’ bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.<\/p>\n

It also does not establish whether prosecutors formally filed both allegations.<\/p>\n

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n

A jail booking records listed allegations and does not establish criminal guilt.<\/p>\n

Donald Julian Ellis is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

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

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