{"id":72418,"date":"2026-11-09T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72418"},"modified":"2026-11-08T16:11:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T22:11:31","slug":"moorhead-man-charged-with-felony-damage-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-man-charged-with-felony-damage-assault\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Man Charged With Felony Damage, Assault"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOORHEAD, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Moorhead man faces felony property damage and domestic assault charges after allegedly destroying items throughout a residence during a domestic dispute.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, officers discovered broken glass, damaged furniture, holes in walls, and other destruction exceeding $1,000.<\/p>\n

Gavin Jeffrey James Alley, 28, of Moorhead, is charged with first-degree damage to property and misdemeanor domestic assault.<\/p>\n

Police Called to Moorhead Residence Twice<\/h3>\n

According to the criminal complaint, Moorhead police first responded to a domestic disturbance around 10 a.m. on October 27, 2026.<\/p>\n

Officers spoke with Alley and his girlfriend at a residence on 16th Street South.<\/p>\n

The woman reported that the couple had argued in a bedroom about her pregnancy.<\/p>\n

She alleged that Alley prevented her from leaving the room during the argument.<\/p>\n

The woman told officers she pushed past Alley and left the bedroom.<\/p>\n

Alley disputed her account, saying they had been sitting next to each other during the argument.<\/p>\n

Both denied that a physical altercation had occurred, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Officers left the residence without making an arrest.<\/p>\n

Second 911 Call Reports Destruction Inside Home<\/h3>\n

At approximately 12:57 p.m., Moorhead police received another emergency call from the same residence.<\/p>\n

The woman reported that Alley was destroying items throughout the home.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, dispatchers could hear objects breaking in the background of the 911 call.<\/p>\n

Officers returned to the residence and discovered extensive property damage.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported broken glass, shattered vases, damaged pots, and a broken window.<\/p>\n

Officers also observed damaged furniture, holes in walls, and damaged doors.<\/p>\n

Decorations had been knocked from walls, and closet doors were reportedly torn from their hinges.<\/p>\n

Items were scattered throughout multiple rooms.<\/p>\n

Woman Says She Feared Boyfriend During Argument<\/h3>\n

According to the complaint, the couple began their relationship in March 2026 and moved in together on October 1.<\/p>\n

The woman told investigators she had informed Alley that she wanted to end their relationship.<\/p>\n

She also reported that Alley became upset after she contacted family members following the first disturbance.<\/p>\n

Although Alley had reportedly told officers he would leave, the woman said he refused after police departed.<\/p>\n

Another argument followed.<\/p>\n

During that confrontation, Alley allegedly pushed the woman using his chest.<\/p>\n

The woman reported that Alley began destroying belongings he knew were especially important to her.<\/p>\n

She told investigators she feared Alley during the argument and while he was damaging the property.<\/p>\n

Property Damage Reportedly Exceeds $1,000<\/h3>\n

According to the criminal complaint, the value of the damaged property exceeded $1,000.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Alley intentionally damaged property belonging to another person without permission.<\/p>\n

The damage forms the basis of a first-degree property damage charge.<\/p>\n

The woman’s reported fear during the confrontation supports the separate domestic assault allegation.<\/p>\n

Felony and Domestic Assault Charges Filed<\/h3>\n

Alley faces two criminal counts in Clay County District Court.<\/p>\n

Count 1:<\/strong> Felony first-degree damage to property under Minnesota Statute 609.595<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The offense carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Count 2:<\/strong> Misdemeanor domestic assault involving an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.<\/p>\n

That offense falls under Minnesota Statute 609.2242<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The case is filed under Clay County District Court number 14-CR-26-3960.<\/p>\n

The charges remain allegations. Alley is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

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