Mahnomen Man Charged After Vehicle and Foot Chase

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mahnomen man faces three charges after an alleged vehicle and foot chase on June 7.

Court records identify the defendant as Aaron James Goodwin Sr., 42, of Mahnomen.

Goodwin is charged with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. He also faces gross misdemeanor DWI and misdemeanor fleeing on foot.

Complaint Details Alleged Pursuit

The complaint says an officer saw Goodwin driving in Mahnomen at about 7:36 p.m. The officer knew Goodwin had active felony warrants.

The officer turned around and activated emergency lights and a siren. Goodwin allegedly passed another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

He then drove to his mother’s home, stopped, and ran inside. The complaint says he left through a back door before officers found him.

Officers searched the home but did not locate Goodwin. Authorities later found him about one-half mile away.

Aaron James Goodwin Sr.’s mugshot.

A deputy saw Goodwin walking near a tree line behind White Earth Tribal College. He allegedly ducked behind a garbage bin as the deputy approached.

The deputy ordered Goodwin to raise his hands. The complaint says he walked forward while throwing items from his pockets.

Goodwin allegedly picked up a small medicine bottle and drank from it. The bottle was later identified as containing methadone.

He was then handcuffed and taken into custody. Officers also reported finding hypodermic needles and unused tin foil.

The complaint says Goodwin had glossy eyes and spoke rapidly. At the sheriff’s office, he admitted using methamphetamine the previous morning.

A judge approved a search warrant for a blood or urine sample. Goodwin provided a urine sample, according to the complaint.

The felony fleeing charge carries up to three years and one day in prison. It also carries a possible $5,000 fine.

The DWI charge carries up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine. Prosecutors cited a prior DWI test-refusal conviction.

The misdemeanor fleeing charge carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

The charges are allegations. Goodwin is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Readers can review Minnesota law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.