In Grand Forks County, a New Rockford man with a history of fleeing law enforcement has been sentenced to four years in prison following a high-speed chase in May 2024. Kyle Kahalehili Maez-Schaack, 32, pleaded guilty on March 28 to multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and fleeing a police officer.
The incident occurred on May 23, 2024, when a deputy attempted to stop Maez-Schaack’s vehicle for a traffic violation. Instead of complying, he led authorities on a dangerous pursuit, reaching speeds over 100 mph, before crashing into a parked vehicle. He then fled on foot but was apprehended within two hours.
Maez-Schaack’s extensive criminal record includes over 30 arrests, with this being his eighth for fleeing police in six years. At sentencing, he was deemed a habitual offender, resulting in a 10-year sentence with six years suspended. Upon release, he will be on supervised probation for two years and risks serving the remaining six years if he violates any conditions.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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High-speed chases pose significant risks to public safety, often resulting in accidents and injuries.
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Habitual offender laws allow for enhanced sentencing for individuals with repeated convictions.
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Fleeing from law enforcement is a felony offense in many jurisdictions, carrying severe penalties.