Vehicle Pursuit
Posted: 02/03/2025
Category: County Sheriff Press Release
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Case Number: 25001341
Date Reported: 2/1/2025 at 2255 hours
Incident: Vehicle Pursuit
Location: Co Rd 82/State St - Garfield, MN
Suspect Information:
Driver: Male, age 35 of Elbow Lake, MN
Case Details:
On 2/1/2025 at 23:41 hours, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle at the intersection of County Road 82 and State St in the city of Garfield. The vehicle was associated with a domestic in the city of Garfield 30 mins prior. Deputies were at the window of the vehicle with the driver/suspect who then began to flee from the traffic stop. Deputies pursued the vehicle for approximately 2.6 miles. Deputies and Troopers were able to deploy stop sticks successfully. The vehicle went through the roundabout at the County Road 8 and County Road 40 intersection and came to a stop after hitting a street light south of the roundabout. The male was taken into custody without further incident. The male is being held at the Douglas County Jail for Felony Fleeing in a MV, 3rd degree DWI refusal, Reckless driving, Criminal Damage to Property and Domestic Assault.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Douglas County K9 Unit, Minnesota State Patrol, Alexandria Police Department and North Memorial Ambulance.
Officer: Deputy Aaron Vega, #236