Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – Sean Francis Daly, 60, was booked into Clay County Jail on Friday, October 30, 2026.
The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 1:46 p.m.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is identified as the arresting agency.
The jail record lists one allegation involving first-degree driving while impaired by alcohol.
First-Degree DWI Allegation Listed
According to the booking information, Daly was arrested on a first-degree alcohol-related DWI allegation.
First-degree DWI is the most serious level of impaired-driving offense under Minnesota law.
It is classified as a felony.
However, the jail listing does not describe the circumstances leading to Daly’s arrest.
It also does not identify the vehicle, reported driving location, or any alcohol testing results.
No additional traffic offenses appear in the supplied booking entry.
What Minnesota Law Says About First-Degree DWI
Minnesota Statute 169A.24 establishes the requirements for first-degree driving while impaired.
The law includes cases involving three or more qualifying impaired-driving incidents within a ten-year period.
It also covers certain cases involving previous felony DWI convictions or qualifying criminal vehicular convictions.
However, the supplied record does not identify which qualifying condition applies to Daly’s allegation.
It also does not provide any details about previous convictions or driving incidents.
A first-degree DWI conviction can carry up to seven years in prison.
Minnesota law also allows a fine of up to $14,000, or both penalties.
These are maximum possible penalties, not a sentence imposed against Daly.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.24 – First-Degree Driving While Impaired.
Alcohol-Related DWI Laws in Minnesota
Minnesota Statute 169A.20 prohibits driving, operating, or physically controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
The law also establishes restrictions involving alcohol concentrations of 0.08 or higher.
However, the supplied record does not identify Daly’s reported alcohol concentration.
It also does not explain whether a breath, blood, or urine test was conducted.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20 – Driving While Impaired.
Location of Alleged DWI Not Confirmed
The booking record identifies the Clay County Sheriff’s Office as the arresting agency.
However, it does not establish where the alleged impaired driving occurred.
No highway, street address, or specific incident location appears in the supplied information.
The record also does not provide Daly’s hometown.
Clay County Jail and Court Information
Clay County Correctional Facility is located at 800 Ninth Street North in Moorhead, Minnesota.
However, the jail’s location does not establish where Daly’s alleged offense occurred.
Readers can check the official Clay County inmate roster for booking information.
Additional details are available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.
The supplied record does not provide Daly’s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.
It also does not confirm whether prosecutors have formally filed the first-degree DWI allegation.
Public court records may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking records an arrest and listed allegations. It does not establish criminal guilt.
Sean Francis Daly is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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