Moorhead Jail Books William Seward on Drug Charges

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — William Bill Seward, 29, was booked into custody in Clay County on September 9, 2026.

The booking occurred at 2:58 p.m., according to the supplied inmate record.

The roster lists two fifth-degree controlled substance possession entries.

One entry is connected to Mahnomen County.

The other entry lists the Moorhead Police Department as the arresting agency.

No individual police officer names are included in this report.

Two Drug Possession Entries Listed

The first roster entry describes possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance.

That entry also uses wording referring to more than a small amount of marijuana.

The second entry references Schedule I through IV substances or controlled substance residue in drug paraphernalia.

It specifically states that cannabis and hemp are excluded.

The supplied roster does not identify the specific drug allegedly involved in either entry.

It also does not provide an alleged weight, dosage count, or laboratory result.

Minnesota Statute 152.025 covers fifth-degree controlled substance crimes.

Current law applies to possession of certain Schedule I, II, III, or IV substances.

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

It can also cover controlled substance residue found inside drug paraphernalia.

The current wording differs from some older shorthand descriptions still seen in jail records.

For that reason, this report preserves the charge descriptions supplied by the roster.

Fifth-degree possession can carry different penalties depending on the facts.

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

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

A maximum fine of $10,000 may also apply in those cases.

The supplied record does not provide enough information to determine Seward’s possible penalty level.

Any sentence would depend on the charge, evidence, prior record, and court outcome.

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 record provided does not include a bond amount or court date.

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

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charges remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

Seward is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.