Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On March 16, 2024, Jason Moe, a 52-year-old male from Grygla, Minnesota, was taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit that concluded with him intentionally crashing into a police squad car. The incident began when law enforcement attempted a traffic stop, which Moe disregarded, leading to a pursuit. The chase ended when Moe collided with a Bemidji Police Department vehicle.
Moe was arrested and is facing several charges, including:
- Assault in the First Degree: Use of deadly force against a peace officer, prosecutor, judge, or correctional employee, classified as a felony under Minnesota Statute §609.221.
- Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle: A felony offense as per Minnesota Statute §609.487, Subdivision 3.
- Obstructing Legal Process: Interference with a peace officer, a felony under Minnesota Statute §609.50.
- Driving While Impaired (DWI): Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a gross misdemeanor according to Minnesota Statute §169A.20.
- Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test: A gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute §169A.25.
Following his arrest, Moe was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and was subsequently booked into the Beltrami County Jail.
As of the latest available information, Moe remains in custody with no bail amount set. His initial court appearance is scheduled in District Court, though the specific date has not been provided.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me
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