{"id":73250,"date":"2026-11-13T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T15:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73250"},"modified":"2026-11-13T06:05:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T12:05:31","slug":"moorhead-man-accused-of-stealing-truck-threatening-owner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-man-accused-of-stealing-truck-threatening-owner\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Man Accused of Stealing Truck, Threatening Owner"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOORHEAD, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Moorhead man faces two felony charges after allegedly stealing a pickup truck and threatening its owner.<\/p>\n

Alberto Balderas Garza, 50, was charged in Clay County District Court with felony motor vehicle theft and threats of violence.<\/p>\n

According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened August 6, 2026, in Moorhead.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege Garza took a black Ford F-150 valued at approximately $3,000.<\/p>\n

The complaint also accuses Garza of threatening to burn the truck with its owner inside.<\/p>\n

Truck Owner Reports Alleged Theft<\/h2>\n

Moorhead police responded to a theft report at 800 Center Avenue on August 6.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the victim knew Garza and had previously discussed selling him the pickup truck.<\/p>\n

The victim told investigators he encountered Garza, who entered his vehicle and forced several other occupants out.<\/p>\n

The two men then returned to the victim’s apartment.<\/p>\n

During their interaction, Garza allegedly grabbed the vehicle’s title and keys without permission.<\/p>\n

The complaint describes the action as Garza snatching the items from the owner.<\/p>\n

Owner Allegedly Forced Out of Pickup<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, the victim later went to sleep in the bed of his pickup truck.<\/p>\n

While he was there, Garza allegedly forced him out of the truck.<\/p>\n

Garza then reportedly drove away in the vehicle without the owner’s consent.<\/p>\n

Investigators identified the pickup as a black Ford F-150 worth approximately $3,000.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not indicate whether the truck was later recovered.<\/p>\n

Threat to Burn Truck and Owner Alleged<\/h2>\n

The criminal complaint also describes a threatening statement allegedly made during the incident.<\/p>\n

Garza reportedly told the victim he would “burn the truck and you in it.”<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege the statement amounted to a felony threat of violence.<\/p>\n

The charge involves threatening violence with intent to cause fear or reckless disregard for that risk.<\/p>\n

The alleged threat and vehicle theft resulted in two separate felony counts.<\/p>\n

\"Alberto<\/a>
Alberto Balderas Garza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two Felony Charges Filed in Clay County<\/h2>\n

Garza faces one felony count of theft under Minnesota Statute 609.52<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The law prohibits intentionally taking another person’s property without permission and with intent to permanently deprive the owner.<\/p>\n

The second felony charge involves threats of violence under Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

These penalties are statutory maximums and do not represent a sentence imposed by the court.<\/p>\n

Case Filed in Clay County District Court<\/h2>\n

The criminal complaint was filed under case number 14-CR-26-3913 in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.<\/p>\n

The complaint was issued with a summons.<\/p>\n

The provided court document does not establish whether Garza has entered a plea.<\/p>\n

Additional case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Garza is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

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

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