{"id":51270,"date":"2026-09-15T17:59:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T22:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=51270"},"modified":"2026-09-12T06:05:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T11:05:01","slug":"moorhead-jail-books-sara-gerraughty-on-two-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-jail-books-sara-gerraughty-on-two-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Jail Books Sara Gerraughty on Two Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Moorhead Jail Books Sara Gerraughty on Two Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Moorhead (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Sara Lynn Gerraughty, 53, was booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility on September 10, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The booking occurred at 11:48 a.m., according to the Clay County inmate roster.<\/p>\n<p>The Moorhead Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n<p>The roster lists two charges against Gerraughty.<\/p>\n<p>One involves fifth-degree controlled substance possession.<\/p>\n<p>The second involves alleged theft of property valued below $500.<\/p>\n<h2>Fifth-Degree Drug Possession Charge<\/h2>\n<p>The first charge involves possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance.<\/p>\n<p>The listed charge can also involve controlled substance residue inside drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n<p>The provision excludes cannabis flower and several legal cannabis or hemp products.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/152.025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a> covers fifth-degree controlled substance crimes.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied roster does not identify the substance allegedly involved.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GERRAUGHTY-SARA-LYNN1.jpg\" alt=\"Sara Lynn Gerraughty mugshot\" \/><figcaption>Sara Lynn Gerraughty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It also does not state the amount allegedly possessed.<\/p>\n<p>Those details can affect the possible penalty level under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>A first offense involving a very small amount can qualify as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>Other fifth-degree possession cases can carry up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>A fine of up to $10,000 can also apply in those cases.<\/p>\n<h2>Theft Charge Under $500<\/h2>\n<p>The second charge alleges taking, using, or transferring movable property without the owner&#8217;s consent.<\/p>\n<p>The Clay County roster describes the alleged property value as less than $500.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.52<\/a> contains Minnesota&#8217;s general theft law.<\/p>\n<p>The law covers intentionally taking or keeping another person&#8217;s property without consent.<\/p>\n<p>It also requires an alleged intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property.<\/p>\n<p>In ordinary cases, theft involving $500 or less is a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The maximum penalty can reach 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n<p>A fine of up to $1,000 can also apply.<\/p>\n<p>Enhanced penalties can apply in certain special circumstances.<\/p>\n<h2>Clay County Booking<\/h2>\n<p>The Clay County Correctional Facility is located at 800 9th Street North in Moorhead.<\/p>\n<p>Official facility information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/claycountymn.gov\/223\/Correctional-Facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clay County Correctional Facility website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The county also maintains an <a href=\"https:\/\/files.claycountymn.gov\/InmateRoster\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online inmate roster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied booking information does not provide a detailed criminal complaint.<\/p>\n<p>No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>The charges remain allegations unless proven through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>Gerraughty is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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