Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew John Hager, 42, was booked into Clay County Jail on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 6:26 p.m.
Becker County is identified as the agency associated with the listed allegation.
The booking record lists one fourth-degree driving while impaired allegation involving alcohol.
Fourth-Degree DWI Allegation Listed
According to the jail record, Hager was booked on an allegation described as “DWI – 4th Degree DUI-.08 or more w/in 2 hrs.”
The description refers to Minnesota’s legal alcohol concentration limit for most drivers.
Under state law, an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher can support a driving while impaired charge.
The law applies when the concentration is measured during driving or within two hours afterward.
However, the booking record does not provide Hager’s exact reported alcohol concentration.
It also does not identify whether testing involved breath, blood, or another legally authorized method.
The available information does not describe the circumstances leading to the booking.
What Minnesota Law Says
Minnesota Statute 169A.20 establishes several ways a person may violate the state’s impaired-driving law.
These include driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
The law also includes the 0.08 alcohol concentration provision.
Minnesota Statute 169A.27 establishes fourth-degree driving while impaired as a misdemeanor.
A misdemeanor conviction generally carries up to 90 days in jail.
A court may also impose a fine of up to $1,000, or both penalties.
These are possible legal penalties, not a sentence imposed against Hager.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.27 – Fourth-Degree DWI.
Location of Alleged DWI Not Confirmed
Becker County is the agency listed in connection with Hager’s booking.
However, that information does not establish where the alleged impaired driving occurred.
No highway, street, intersection, or other incident location appears in the supplied record.
The listing also does not identify a traffic stop or explain how the investigation began.
Additional police or court records would be needed to establish those details.
Clay County Jail Information
Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead, Minnesota.
The facility’s location does not establish where Hager’s alleged offense occurred.
Readers can review the official Clay County inmate roster for booking information.
Additional facility information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.
Court Proceedings and Case Status
The supplied record does not provide Hager’s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.
It also does not establish whether prosecutors have filed a formal criminal complaint.
Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The available information should not be treated as proof of a criminal conviction.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking documents a listed allegation and does not establish criminal guilt.
Matthew John Hager is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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