Bobby Jaye Brown

On or about April 11, 2026, Moorhead Police Department Officer Mark responded to a report of an individual damaging a door at Clay County Detox, located in Clay County, MN. Staff reported the responsible individual was BOBBY JAYE BROWN ([DOB redacted]), hereinafter the Defendant, and that the Defendant was currently under the influence of alcohol and methamphetamine. Staff reported the incident occurred after the Defendant was informed that he could not smoke while in detox. Staff reported the Defendant then attempted to leave through the exit door, and found that it was locked.

The Defendant then attempted to break down the door with a chair, pushing out the glass on the door and causing scratches. Staff informed law enforcement that the door had been damaged similarly in the past, and cost approximately $5,000 to fix. The Defendant was placed under arrest and brought to the Clay County jail without incident.