Moorhead: Charles Gorgol Faces DANCO, Assault Charges
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Charles Edward Gorgol, 44, was booked into custody on August 26, 2026.
The booking occurred at 3:14 p.m., according to the Clay County inmate roster.
The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.
Gorgol faces two alleged DANCO violations and one domestic assault charge.
Two DANCO Violations Listed
The Clay County booking record lists two separate DANCO violation entries.
DANCO stands for Domestic Abuse No Contact Order.
A DANCO is issued by a court in certain criminal or juvenile proceedings.
It can restrict contact with a family or household member.
Minnesota law addresses these orders under Minnesota Statute 629.75.
The law prohibits knowingly violating a domestic abuse no-contact order.
Charles Edward Gorgol booking image. Source: Clay County inmate roster.
The booking record does not describe how Gorgol allegedly violated either order.
It also does not identify anyone protected by the orders.
No dates or locations for the alleged violations were included.
Domestic Assault Charge Also Listed
Gorgol also faces a domestic assault allegation involving bodily harm.
The booking record describes the charge as “Domestic Assault Inflict BH.”
Minnesota’s domestic assault law includes intentionally inflicting or attempting bodily harm.
The law applies when the alleged conduct involves a family or household member.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.2242.
The jail record does not provide details about the alleged assault.
It does not describe any reported injuries or other circumstances.
Gorgol Booked in Clay County
The Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead.
The county lists the facility at 800 9th Street North.
Additional details may become available as court proceedings continue.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch provides access to many public court records.
Booking information can change as cases move through the legal system.
Charges may be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.
The charges against Gorgol are allegations and do not establish guilt.
Gorgol is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Daniel Mercer reporting for northwestmnnow.com.
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