Moorhead man charged with assault after apartment stabbing

Dallas Jay White allegedly stabbed his girlfriend's boyfriend during an argument

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A 34-year-old Moorhead, Minnesota man named Dallas Jay White has been charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend's boyfriend inside an apartment. The victim suffered a laceration on his head that required medical attention but did not need stitches. White claimed he grabbed the knife because he believed the victim was going to reach for it first, and that the victim had struck him with a bike handlebar during the altercation.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this stabbing incident raise concerns about domestic disputes escalating and the need for conflict resolution resources in the community. The case also highlights the potential dangers of allowing easy access to weapons during heated arguments.

The details

According to court documents, White and his girlfriend had been arguing throughout the morning before he left the apartment. When he returned without her, witnesses say he was visibly upset. White then went to the kitchen where the victim was cooking, approached him from behind, and stabbed him in the head with a butcher knife. The victim suffered a 2-3 inch laceration on the top of his head and a smaller cut near the back. White told police he grabbed the knife because he thought the victim was going to reach for it first, and that the victim had struck him with a bike handlebar during the altercation.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • White was charged on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Dallas Jay White

A 34-year-old Moorhead, Minnesota resident who has been charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.

The Victim

The boyfriend of White's girlfriend, who suffered a laceration on his head during the stabbing incident.

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What they’re saying

“White told a Clay County deputy he grabbed the knife from the ground because he believed the victim was about to reach for it first.”

— Dallas Jay White

“White also told investigators the victim struck him in the forearm with a bike handlebar during the altercation.”

— Dallas Jay White

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow White to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for better conflict resolution resources and interventions to prevent domestic disputes from escalating to violent acts. It also raises questions about weapon access and the role it plays in fueling such incidents.