{"id":71346,"date":"2026-11-02T05:22:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=71346"},"modified":"2026-11-02T05:22:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:22:45","slug":"moorhead-jail-books-lane-begay-on-three-gun-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-jail-books-lane-begay-on-three-gun-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Jail Books Lane Begay on Three Gun Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MOORHEAD, MN<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 Lane Ryan Begay, 35, was booked into Clay County Jail on Sunday, November 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record lists three firearm-related allegations, including carrying a pistol while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>Other allegations involve carrying a pistol without a permit and removing or altering a firearm&#8217;s serial number.<\/p>\n<p>The Moorhead Police Department is identified as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n<p>Begay&#8217;s booking was recorded at 4:33 a.m.<\/p>\n<h2>Three Firearm Allegations Listed<\/h2>\n<p>According to the official Clay County inmate roster, Begay was booked on the following allegations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Carrying a Pistol Under the Influence of Alcohol:<\/strong> Allegedly carrying a pistol while impaired by alcohol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrying or Possessing a Pistol Without a Permit:<\/strong> Allegedly possessing or carrying a pistol without the required permit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removing or Obliterating a Firearm Serial Number:<\/strong> An allegation involving identifying markings on a firearm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The booking record does not describe the circumstances that led to the arrest.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify the location where the alleged offenses occurred.<\/p>\n<h2>Minnesota Law on Carrying While Impaired<\/h2>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/624.7142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 624.7142<\/a>, carrying a pistol in public while under the influence of alcohol is prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>The law also establishes restrictions involving specific alcohol concentration levels.<\/p>\n<p>Penalties can vary depending on the violation and any qualifying previous offenses.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied booking information does not provide Begay&#8217;s alcohol concentration or testing results.<\/p>\n<h2>Permit and Firearm Serial Number Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law generally requires a valid permit to carry a pistol in public, subject to certain exceptions.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/624.714\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 624.714<\/a>, carrying without the required permit can be a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>A separate allegation involves removing or obliterating a firearm&#8217;s serial number.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.667<\/a>, removing or altering a firearm serial number is prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>The law also addresses possession of firearms with removed or altered identifying markings.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction under this statute can carry up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n<p>The roster does not explain the specific conduct alleged in Begay&#8217;s case.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71347\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71347\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/BEGAY-LANE-RYAN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71347\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/BEGAY-LANE-RYAN.jpg\" alt=\"Lane Ryan Begay\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/BEGAY-LANE-RYAN.jpg 480w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/BEGAY-LANE-RYAN-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lane Ryan Begay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Clay County Jail Booking Details<\/h2>\n<p>The booking identifies Begay as a 35-year-old male.<\/p>\n<p>His booking date is November 1, 2026, at 4:33 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Clay County Jail is located at 800 9th Street North in Moorhead, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>The facility operates under the Clay County Sheriff&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record does not provide a bond amount or scheduled court appearance.<\/p>\n<h2>Court Records and Case Status<\/h2>\n<p>Readers can review official booking information through the <a href=\"https:\/\/claycountymn.gov\/1454\/Inmate-Roster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clay County Inmate Roster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Public court records may also be available through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/CaseSearch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The jail listing does not confirm a final court outcome.<\/p>\n<p>An arrest or jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Begay is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lane Ryan Begay, 35, was booked into Clay County Jail in Moorhead on November 1, 2026, over allegations involving pistol carry and a firearm serial 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