{"id":70947,"date":"2026-11-03T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70947"},"modified":"2026-11-01T10:57:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T16:57:42","slug":"moorhead-jail-books-matthew-hager-on-dwi-allegation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-jail-books-matthew-hager-on-dwi-allegation\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Jail Books Matthew Hager on DWI Allegation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2013 Matthew John Hager, 42, was booked into Clay County Jail on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

The official Clay County inmate roster records his booking at 6:26 p.m.<\/p>\n

Becker County is identified as the agency associated with the listed allegation.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists one fourth-degree driving while impaired allegation involving alcohol.<\/p>\n

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

According to the jail record, Hager was booked on an allegation described as “DWI – 4th Degree DUI-.08 or more w\/in 2 hrs.”<\/p>\n

The description refers to Minnesota’s legal alcohol concentration limit for most drivers.<\/p>\n

Under state law, an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher can support a driving while impaired charge.<\/p>\n

The law applies when the concentration is measured during driving or within two hours afterward.<\/p>\n

However, the booking record does not provide Hager’s exact reported alcohol concentration.<\/p>\n

It also does not identify whether testing involved breath, blood, or another legally authorized method.<\/p>\n

The available information does not describe the circumstances leading to the booking.<\/p>\n

What Minnesota Law Says<\/h2>\n

Minnesota Statute 169A.20 establishes several ways a person may violate the state’s impaired-driving law.<\/p>\n

These include driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n

The law also includes the 0.08 alcohol concentration provision.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Statute 169A.27 establishes fourth-degree driving while impaired as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

A misdemeanor conviction generally carries up to 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n

A court may also impose a fine of up to $1,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n

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

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.27 \u2013 Fourth-Degree DWI<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Matthew John Hager<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

Becker County is the agency listed in connection with Hager’s booking.<\/p>\n

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

No highway, street, intersection, or other incident location appears in the supplied record.<\/p>\n

The listing also does not identify a traffic stop or explain how the investigation began.<\/p>\n

Additional police or court records would be needed to establish those details.<\/p>\n

Clay County Jail Information<\/h2>\n

Clay County Correctional Facility is located in Moorhead, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

The facility’s location does not establish where Hager’s alleged offense occurred.<\/p>\n

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

Additional facility information is available through the Clay County Correctional Facility website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Court Proceedings and Case Status<\/h2>\n

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

It also does not establish whether prosecutors have filed a formal criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

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

The available information should not be treated as proof of a criminal conviction.<\/p>\n

Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n

A jail booking documents a listed allegation and does not establish criminal guilt.<\/p>\n

Matthew John Hager 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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