YOUR NORTHWEST MINNESOTA NEWSROOM Monday, November 2, 2026
LATEST Moorhead Jail Books Donald Ellis on Gun, ID Allegations
Recently Booked

Moorhead Jail Books Sean Daly on First-Degree DWI

Sean Francis Daly, 60, was booked into Clay County Jail on October 30, 2026, with a first-degree alcohol-related DWI allegation listed by county deputies.

Sean Francis Daly

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.

Sean Francis Daly
Sean Francis Daly

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.

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.

Want more news from your town?

Choose your hometown and the stories you care about.

Get My Town Alerts →
Jail booking record locationClay County Correctional Facility — 800 9th Street North, Moorhead, Minnesota (Jail Booking)

Location of the named jail based on its published facility address; NOT the alleged offense or arrest site. Map positions are subject to geocoding accuracy. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Share this story

Leave a Reply

📍 Follow Your Town
Thief River Falls, MN Current temperature
54°F Light Rain