Moorhead Jail Books Sara Gerraughty on Two Charges

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Sara Lynn Gerraughty, 53, was booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility on September 10, 2026.

The booking occurred at 11:48 a.m., according to the Clay County inmate roster.

The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.

The roster lists two charges against Gerraughty.

One involves fifth-degree controlled substance possession.

The second involves alleged theft of property valued below $500.

Fifth-Degree Drug Possession Charge

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

The listed charge can also involve controlled substance residue inside drug paraphernalia.

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

Minnesota Statute 152.025 covers fifth-degree controlled substance crimes.

The supplied roster does not identify the substance allegedly involved.

It also does not state the amount allegedly possessed.

Those details can affect the possible penalty level under Minnesota law.

A first offense involving a very small amount can qualify as a gross misdemeanor.

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

A fine of up to $10,000 can also apply in those cases.

The second charge alleges taking, using, or transferring movable property without the owner’s consent.

The Clay County roster describes the alleged property value as less than $500.

Minnesota Statute 609.52 contains Minnesota’s general theft law.

The law covers intentionally taking or keeping another person’s property without consent.

It also requires an alleged intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property.

In ordinary cases, theft involving $500 or less is a misdemeanor.

The maximum penalty can reach 90 days in jail.

A fine of up to $1,000 can also apply.

Enhanced penalties can apply in certain special circumstances.

The Clay County Correctional Facility is located at 800 9th Street North in Moorhead.

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

The county also maintains an online inmate roster.

The supplied booking information does not provide a detailed criminal complaint.

No police officer names are included in this report.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charges remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

Gerraughty is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.