(KNSI) — A Morrison County man is jailed in Meeker County after allegedly leading police on a high speed chase Monday afternoon that ended in Stearns County.
According to a press release, Meeker County was notified just after 2:00 by the Minnesota State Patrol of a pursuit, which was terminated as they were heading north on Highway 22 near Litchfield. A short time later, Litchfield Police spotted the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop the driver, leading to a second pursuit, which was also called off. A Meeker County deputy found the suspect, who fled again. Deputies attempted a Pursuit Intervention Tactic, which forced the vehicle into a ditch, but the driver managed to escape south through the city of Darwin before heading north on Highway 15 toward St. Cloud.
As the pursuit entered Stearns County, authorities say a trooper deployed “stop sticks,” which are tire deflation devices, before deputies executed another PIT maneuver, eventually ending the more than 30 mile chase. The pursuit reached speeds of 100 miles an hour, and the suspect is also accused of swerving toward a deputy attempting to stop him.
The 20-year-old driver, who also had a revoked license, was arrested on charges related to the pursuit and suspicion of driving under the influence. Pending charges also include reckless driving, fleeing police, and drug possession. He is facing charges in McLeod County for fleeing on foot and multiple drug and gun violations stemming from a November 2024 incident in Hutchinson.
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KNSI does not typically name suspects until they have been formally charged.
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