{"id":70901,"date":"2026-11-02T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T23:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70901"},"modified":"2026-11-01T09:39:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T15:39:44","slug":"moorhead-jail-books-sean-daly-on-first-degree-dwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-jail-books-sean-daly-on-first-degree-dwi\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Jail Books Sean Daly on First-Degree DWI"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2013 Sean Francis Daly, 60, was booked into Clay County Jail on Friday, October 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 1:46 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is identified as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n

The jail record lists one allegation involving first-degree driving while impaired by alcohol.<\/p>\n

First-Degree DWI Allegation Listed<\/h2>\n

According to the booking information, Daly was arrested on a first-degree alcohol-related DWI allegation.<\/p>\n

First-degree DWI is the most serious level of impaired-driving offense under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

It is classified as a felony.<\/p>\n

However, the jail listing does not describe the circumstances leading to Daly’s arrest.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify the vehicle, reported driving location, or any alcohol testing results.<\/p>\n

No additional traffic offenses appear in the supplied booking entry.<\/p>\n

What Minnesota Law Says About First-Degree DWI<\/h2>\n

Minnesota Statute 169A.24 establishes the requirements for first-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

The law includes cases involving three or more qualifying impaired-driving incidents within a ten-year period.<\/p>\n

It also covers certain cases involving previous felony DWI convictions or qualifying criminal vehicular convictions.<\/p>\n

However, the supplied record does not identify which qualifying condition applies to Daly’s allegation.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide any details about previous convictions or driving incidents.<\/p>\n

A first-degree DWI conviction can carry up to seven years in prison.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law also allows a fine of up to $14,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n

These are maximum possible penalties, not a sentence imposed against Daly.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.24 \u2013 First-Degree Driving While Impaired<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sean Francis Daly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alcohol-Related DWI Laws in Minnesota<\/h2>\n

Minnesota Statute 169A.20 prohibits driving, operating, or physically controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n

The law also establishes restrictions involving alcohol concentrations of 0.08 or higher.<\/p>\n

However, the supplied record does not identify Daly’s reported alcohol concentration.<\/p>\n

It also does not explain whether a breath, blood, or urine test was conducted.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20 \u2013 Driving While Impaired<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Location of Alleged DWI Not Confirmed<\/h2>\n

The booking record identifies the Clay County Sheriff’s Office as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n

However, it does not establish where the alleged impaired driving occurred.<\/p>\n

No highway, street address, or specific incident location appears in the supplied information.<\/p>\n

The record also does not provide Daly’s hometown.<\/p>\n

Clay County Jail and Court Information<\/h2>\n

Clay County Correctional Facility is located at 800 Ninth Street North in Moorhead, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

However, the jail’s location does not establish where Daly’s alleged offense occurred.<\/p>\n

Readers can check the official Clay County inmate roster<\/a> for booking information.<\/p>\n

Additional details are available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The supplied record does not provide Daly’s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.<\/p>\n

It also does not confirm whether prosecutors have formally filed the first-degree DWI allegation.<\/p>\n

Public court records may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n

A jail booking records an arrest and listed allegations. It does not establish criminal guilt.<\/p>\n

Sean Francis Daly is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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