Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Juan Manuel Herrera, age 59, was arrested on March 17, 2025, at 5:09 PM by the Moorhead Police Department following a narcotics investigation.
Charges filed:
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1st Degree Controlled Substance Possession – 25g or More / 100+ Dosage Units Heroin or Fentanyl
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1st Degree Controlled Substance Sale – 10g or More / 40+ Dosage Units Heroin or Fentanyl
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1st Degree Controlled Substance Sale – Cocaine/Heroin/Methamphetamine
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2nd Degree Controlled Substance Possession – Cocaine/Methamphetamine
Authorities allege Herrera was involved in large-scale trafficking of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine. The charges reflect quantities far exceeding felony thresholds under Minnesota law.
Herrera is currently held in Clay County custody pending court proceedings.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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1st Degree Drug Sale or Possession involving heroin or fentanyl is among the most severe narcotics offenses in Minnesota, punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
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Moorhead Police routinely investigate multi-substance trafficking operations involving heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and meth.
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The deadly potency of fentanyl makes cases involving this drug especially high priority for law enforcement.