Moorhead Woman Booked on Drug, Child Safety Charges

MOORHEAD (trfnews.i234.me) — Brilynn Marie Lingen, 30, was booked into the Clay County Jail on Wednesday evening.

The booking was recorded at 5:51 p.m. on July 29, 2026.

Lincoln County was listed as the arresting agency.

The jail roster lists two controlled substance-related charges against Lingen.

The first charge alleges fifth-degree controlled substance possession.

The roster describes a Schedule I, II, III, or IV substance or residue inside drug paraphernalia.

The listed charge excludes cannabis and hemp.

The second charge involves alleged methamphetamine paraphernalia near a child or vulnerable adult.

The booking record does not describe the events leading to Lingen’s arrest.

Booking Record Gives Few Details

The roster does not identify the substance connected to the possession charge.

It also does not say how much of any substance was allegedly found.

The record does not identify a child or vulnerable adult.

It also does not describe where the alleged conduct occurred.

No court file number, bail amount, or hearing date appeared in the provided booking entry.

The record does not explain why Lincoln County brought Lingen to the Clay County facility.

Clay County operates its correctional facility in Moorhead.

The county publishes current custody information through its official inmate roster.

Roster information may change after court hearings, transfers, or release decisions.

Minnesota Statute 152.025 covers fifth-degree controlled substance crimes.

The law includes certain possession offenses involving controlled substances or residue inside drug paraphernalia.

Minnesota Statute 152.137 covers methamphetamine-related crimes involving children and vulnerable adults.

The statute addresses storing methamphetamine paraphernalia where a child or vulnerable adult may be present.

The listed charges are allegations.

A booking does not prove that a crime occurred.

Lingen is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

A criminal complaint may later provide more details about the allegations.

Court records may also list release conditions, hearing dates, or charge changes.

Readers can search Minnesota Court Records Online for public case information.

This report is based on the Clay County roster available at publication time.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.