Blackduck Woman Charged After 110 MPH Police Chase

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Blackduck woman faces multiple criminal charges following a high-speed police pursuit in Beltrami County.

According to court documents, the pursuit reportedly reached 110 mph before deputies arrested the suspect.

Jocelyn Irene Dow, 41, of Blackduck, faces two felony charges and one gross misdemeanor charge.

A breath test later showed an alcohol concentration of 0.17, according to the criminal complaint.

Police Chase Reportedly Reaches 110 MPH

The incident began around 3:39 p.m. on October 17, 2026.

Beltrami County Dispatch received information about a suspected impaired driver fleeing Red Lake Police.

Authorities identified the vehicle as a beige Chevrolet Traverse with Red Lake tribal license plates.

According to the complaint, police received reports that the driver was operating recklessly and had entered ditches several times.

When an officer approached the vehicle, Dow allegedly fled and nearly struck the officer.

Police reported that the vehicle reached speeds of approximately 110 mph during the pursuit.

The initial chase reportedly continued for 20 to 25 miles with emergency lights and sirens activated.

Deputies Join Pursuit on Highway 71

Beltrami County deputies intercepted the pursuit near Highway 71 and Scenic Highway.

According to court documents, Dow continued driving at approximately 75 mph and refused to stop.

Another deputy prepared spike strips near Highway 71 NE and Popplewood Road NE.

Before reaching that location, the vehicle slowed and pulled off the roadway.

The complaint states that Dow initially refused officers’ commands to exit the vehicle.

After several minutes, she reportedly opened the driver’s door and stepped outside.

Deputies then arrested Dow without a further vehicle pursuit.

Breath Test Allegedly Registers 0.17

Authorities reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol coming from Dow following her arrest.

During transportation to the Beltrami County Jail, a deputy also reported that her speech was slurred.

Investigators decided to conduct breath testing at the jail instead of roadside sobriety testing.

According to the complaint, Dow agreed to provide a breath sample.

The test registered an alcohol concentration of 0.17, more than twice Minnesota’s standard legal limit of 0.08.

Previous DWI History Cited

Court records cited in the complaint identify previous DWI convictions from May 10, 2017, and February 12, 2019.

The complaint also identifies a DWI-related license revocation in 2024.

Prosecutors allege Dow had three qualifying prior impaired-driving incidents within ten years.

Authorities also reported that Dow’s driving privileges had been canceled as inimical to public safety.

The complaint states that she had an outstanding arrest warrant in a separate Beltrami County case.

Three Criminal Charges Filed

Dow faces the following charges in Beltrami County District Court:

First-Degree DWI: Felony, punishable by up to seven years in prison or a $14,000 fine, or both.
Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle: Felony, punishable by up to three years and one day in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both.
Driving After Cancellation: Gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine, or both.

The charges are filed under Minnesota Statutes 169A.24, 609.487, and 171.24.

The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 04-CR-26-2587.

All allegations remain subject to the court process. Dow is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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