{"id":51294,"date":"2026-09-16T16:39:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T21:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=51294"},"modified":"2026-09-12T06:24:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T11:24:18","slug":"moorhead-jail-books-paul-white-on-drug-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-jail-books-paul-white-on-drug-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Jail Books Paul White on Drug Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Moorhead Jail Books Paul White on Drug Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Moorhead (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Paul Joseph White, 48, was booked into custody in Clay County on September 10, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The booking occurred at 2:27 p.m., according to the supplied jail record.<\/p>\n<p>The Dilworth Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n<p>The roster lists one fifth-degree controlled substance possession charge against White.<\/p>\n<p>The charge involves a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance.<\/p>\n<p>The roster also references controlled substance residue found in drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n<h2>Fifth-Degree Drug Charge<\/h2>\n<p>White&#8217;s booking entry matches Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2.<\/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 law covers unlawful possession of certain Schedule I through IV controlled substances.<\/p>\n<p>The provision excludes cannabis flower and several legal cannabis and hemp products.<\/p>\n<p>It can also cover a residual amount of a controlled substance inside drug paraphernalia.<\/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\/WHITE-PAUL-JOSEPH1.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Joseph White mugshot\" \/><figcaption>Paul Joseph White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The jail entry does not identify the controlled substance allegedly involved.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not provide the alleged amount or any laboratory test result.<\/p>\n<p>No detailed incident report was included with the supplied booking information.<\/p>\n<h2>Possible Penalties Vary<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law provides different penalties for fifth-degree controlled substance possession.<\/p>\n<p>Certain first offenses involving very small amounts can qualify as gross misdemeanors.<\/p>\n<p>That exception depends on the substance, amount, and prior drug history.<\/p>\n<p>Other fifth-degree possession convictions can carry up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>A maximum fine of $10,000 can also apply.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information does not establish which penalty provision could apply to White.<\/p>\n<p>Any sentence would depend on the facts and final court outcome.<\/p>\n<h2>Clay County Booking<\/h2>\n<p>The Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>Official information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountymn.gov\/223\/Correctional-Facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clay County Correctional Facility website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record does not list a bond amount or scheduled court appearance.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not include a criminal complaint or probable cause statement.<\/p>\n<p>No individual police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>The charge remains an allegation unless proven through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>White 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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