Moorhead Woman Booked on Drug, Obstruction Charges

MOORHEAD (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead woman was booked into the Clay County Jail after her arrest on two alleged criminal charges, according to public booking records.

Shelby Fay Goodman, 25, was booked into the Clay County Jail at 3:00 p.m. on July 23, 2026.

The booking record lists the Moorhead Police Department as the arresting agency.

Goodman faces an allegation of fifth-degree controlled substance possession involving a Schedule I, II, III, or IV substance, or drug paraphernalia containing residual amounts. The listed charge specifically excludes cannabis and hemp.

She also faces an allegation of obstructing law enforcement by providing a false name, birthdate, or identification card.

No additional details about the arrest or the circumstances leading to the charges were included in the public booking record.

Booking Information

The booking record identifies Goodman by name, age, booking date, and the listed charges.

No probable cause statement or court complaint was available with the booking information.

The record also does not identify the location of the alleged offenses or whether additional charges are pending.

Formal charging documents may provide more information after they are filed with the court.

Booking photo of Shelby Fay Goodman.

Legal Process Continues

A jail booking shows that an arrest occurred.

It does not determine guilt.

Every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The Clay County Attorney’s Office will review the case and determine how it proceeds.

The charges may be amended, reduced, or dismissed as the legal process continues.

Future hearings will be scheduled through the Minnesota court system.

Public Records

This report is based on publicly available jail booking information.

Additional facts may become available through court filings.

Information about Minnesota controlled substance laws is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Court records can be accessed through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

TRF News will provide updates if additional verified information becomes available through court proceedings or public records.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.