{"id":71039,"date":"2026-11-03T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=71039"},"modified":"2026-11-01T12:18:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T18:18:30","slug":"moorhead-jail-books-drake-tupper-on-assault-dwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-jail-books-drake-tupper-on-assault-dwi\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Jail Books Drake Tupper on Assault, DWI"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2013 Drake Edwin Tupper, 36, was booked into Clay County Jail on Thursday, October 15, 2026.<\/p>\n

The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 9:13 p.m.<\/p>\n

The record lists four allegations involving assault, domestic abuse, a protection order, and driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

The Moorhead Police Department and Polk County are associated with the listed matters.<\/p>\n

Third-Degree Assault Allegation<\/h2>\n

Moorhead Police list an allegation of third-degree assault involving substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Statute 609.223 addresses assaults that result in substantial bodily harm.<\/p>\n

A conviction under subdivision 1 can carry up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n

The statute also permits a fine of up to $10,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n

However, the jail record does not explain what allegedly happened.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify the reported injuries or describe any medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.223 \u2013 Third-Degree Assault<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Domestic Assault by Strangulation<\/h2>\n

The Moorhead Police Department also lists an allegation of domestic assault by strangulation.<\/p>\n

The booking description includes the abbreviation “GBH.”<\/p>\n

However, the listing does not explain the circumstances or document the severity of any reported injuries.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Statute 609.2247 addresses domestic assault by strangulation involving family or household members.<\/p>\n

The law defines strangulation as intentionally interfering with normal breathing or blood circulation through specified actions.<\/p>\n

These actions include applying pressure to the neck or blocking the nose or mouth.<\/p>\n

A conviction under this statute can carry up to three years in prison.<\/p>\n

The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2247 \u2013 Domestic Assault by Strangulation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Drake Edwin Tupper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Order for Protection Violation<\/h2>\n

Another Moorhead Police entry concerns allegedly violating a domestic abuse order for protection.<\/p>\n

These court orders can prohibit contact and impose other restrictions intended to protect individuals.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Statute 518B.01 establishes penalties for knowingly violating qualifying orders.<\/p>\n

The possible penalties depend on previous convictions and other circumstances.<\/p>\n

However, the roster does not identify the order or describe the alleged violation.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 518B.01 \u2013 Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n

First-Degree DWI Allegation<\/h2>\n

The roster also lists a first-degree DWI allegation associated with Polk County.<\/p>\n

The description references an alcohol test result of 0.08 or higher.<\/p>\n

However, the jail record does not provide the exact test result or the alleged driving date.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Statute 169A.24 addresses first-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

The classification requires qualifying previous impaired-driving incidents or specified felony convictions.<\/p>\n

Under Minnesota law, first-degree DWI is a felony carrying up to seven years in prison.<\/p>\n

The maximum fine is $14,000, although the record does not identify the court handling this allegation.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.24 \u2013 First-Degree DWI<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Incident Locations Not Confirmed<\/h2>\n

The booking identifies Moorhead Police and Polk County, but does not establish where the alleged offenses occurred.<\/p>\n

No street address, residence, roadway, or specific incident location appears in the listing.<\/p>\n

The record also does not establish whether all four allegations involve separate events.<\/p>\n

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

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

Readers can check the official Clay County inmate roster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n

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

Drake Edwin Tupper 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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