Clearwater County: Jay Gray Booked On DWI Charges

Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jay Gray, 63, was recently booked into the Clearwater County Jail after a May 29 traffic-related arrest.According to jail booking information, Gray was listed as booked at 7:56 p.m. on May 29, 2026.

The listed charges include a traffic violation tied to a left turn. The booking entry says the driver allegedly failed to yield to oncoming traffic.

That charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169.20, which covers right-of-way rules.

Drug And DWI Refusal Charges Listed

Gray was also listed on a fifth-degree drug possession charge.

The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 152.025. The charge involves alleged possession of a Schedule 1, 2, 3, or 4 substance.

The entry also notes the alleged possession of paraphernalia residual. The listed charge says it did not involve cannabis or hemp.

Booking photo of Jay Gray — Jay Gray booking photo

Gray was also listed on a second-degree DWI refusal charge.

That count cites Minnesota Statute 169A.25. The booking entry says it involved refusal to submit to a chemical test.

A separate DWI refusal count was also listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20. That statute covers refusal of a breath, blood, or urine test in certain cases.

Case Remains In Court Process

The listed offenses are booking allegations. They are not convictions.

The Clearwater County inmate list notes that the listed charges may be initial booking charges or amended charges.

The county also states that the listed information should not be used as proof of guilt. All people are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Additional court details may become available through Minnesota court records as the case moves forward.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.