Moorhead Jail Books Paul White on Drug Charge

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Paul Joseph White, 48, was booked into custody in Clay County on September 10, 2026.

The booking occurred at 2:27 p.m., according to the supplied jail record.

The Dilworth Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.

The roster lists one fifth-degree controlled substance possession charge against White.

The charge involves a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance.

The roster also references controlled substance residue found in drug paraphernalia.

Fifth-Degree Drug Charge

White’s booking entry matches Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2.

Minnesota Statute 152.025 covers fifth-degree controlled substance crimes.

The law covers unlawful possession of certain Schedule I through IV controlled substances.

The provision excludes cannabis flower and several legal cannabis and hemp products.

It can also cover a residual amount of a controlled substance inside drug paraphernalia.

The jail entry does not identify the controlled substance allegedly involved.

It also does not provide the alleged amount or any laboratory test result.

No detailed incident report was included with the supplied booking information.

Minnesota law provides different penalties for fifth-degree controlled substance possession.

Certain first offenses involving very small amounts can qualify as gross misdemeanors.

That exception depends on the substance, amount, and prior drug history.

Other fifth-degree possession convictions can carry up to five years in prison.

A maximum fine of $10,000 can also apply.

The booking information does not establish which penalty provision could apply to White.

Any sentence would depend on the facts and final court outcome.

The Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Official information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website.

The supplied record does not list a bond amount or scheduled court appearance.

It also does not include a criminal complaint or probable cause statement.

No individual police officer names are included in this report.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charge remains an allegation unless proven through the court process.

White is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.