{"id":70962,"date":"2026-11-03T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70962"},"modified":"2026-11-01T11:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T17:09:15","slug":"moorhead-jail-books-aaron-herman-on-burglary-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-jail-books-aaron-herman-on-burglary-assault\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Jail Books Aaron Herman on Burglary, Assault"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Moorhead <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">(trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2013 Aaron Michael Herman, 42, was booked into Clay County Jail on Monday, October 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 12:04 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n<p>The roster lists four allegations involving second-degree burglary, third-degree assault, fifth-degree assault, and theft.<\/p>\n<h2>Second-Degree Burglary Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>The first listed allegation involves second-degree burglary of a government, religious, historic, or school building.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Statute 609.582, subdivision 2(b), addresses burglary involving these types of buildings.<\/p>\n<p>The provision covers certain unauthorized entries involving intent to steal or damage property.<\/p>\n<p>It also covers qualifying theft or property damage committed after entering without permission.<\/p>\n<p>However, the jail record does not identify which type of building was allegedly involved.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not describe how the reported entry occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Second-degree burglary under this provision can carry up to ten years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>The law also allows a fine of up to $20,000, or both penalties.<\/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 \u2013 Burglary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Third-Degree Assault Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>The second allegation involves third-degree assault resulting in substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Statute 609.223, subdivision 1, addresses assaults that cause substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n<p>This offense is classified as a felony under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction can carry up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n<p>However, the booking record does not describe the alleged assault.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify the reported injuries or explain whether medical treatment was provided.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.223 \u2013 Third-Degree Assault<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70963\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70963\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/HERMAN-AARON-MICHAEL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70963\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/HERMAN-AARON-MICHAEL.jpg\" alt=\"Aaron Michael Herman\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/HERMAN-AARON-MICHAEL.jpg 480w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/HERMAN-AARON-MICHAEL-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aaron Michael Herman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Fifth-Degree Assault Also Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The third entry involves fifth-degree misdemeanor assault.<\/p>\n<p>The description references intentionally causing or attempting to cause bodily harm.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Statute 609.224, subdivision 1, addresses this type of assault.<\/p>\n<p>A basic fifth-degree assault conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n<p>However, the jail listing does not explain whether the two assault allegations involve the same incident.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.224 \u2013 Fifth-Degree Assault<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Theft of Property Over $1,000<\/h2>\n<p>The fourth allegation involves theft of property valued at more than $1,000.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Statute 609.52 establishes penalties for theft based on property value and other circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>However, the roster does not identify the property allegedly taken.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not provide an exact value or describe the reported theft.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not establish whether the theft and burglary allegations involve the same incident.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.52 \u2013 Theft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Incident Location Not Confirmed<\/h2>\n<p>The booking identifies the Moorhead Police Department as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n<p>However, that information does not establish where the alleged offenses occurred.<\/p>\n<p>No specific building, street address, or incident location appears in the supplied record.<\/p>\n<p>Additional police reports or court documents would be needed to confirm those details.<\/p>\n<h2>Clay County Jail and Court Information<\/h2>\n<p>Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review the <a href=\"https:\/\/gis.claycountymn.gov\/InmateRoster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official Clay County inmate roster<\/a> for public booking information.<\/p>\n<p>Additional facility details are available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountymn.gov\/223\/Correctional-Facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clay County Correctional Facility website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record does not provide Herman&#8217;s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not confirm whether prosecutors formally filed all four allegations.<\/p>\n<p>Public case information may be available through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking records allegations and does not establish criminal guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Michael Herman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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