GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, 30, faced a pivotal moment in his legal battle as he waived his preliminary hearing, scheduled for Monday, April 15, and entered a plea of not guilty to a slew of charges in Grand Forks County.
The charges stem from an incident where Pawlowski allegedly shoplifted merchandise valued at $347.88 from Target and subsequently attempted to evade law enforcement. Following his apprehension, authorities reportedly discovered drugs and paraphernalia in his vehicle, as outlined in a probable cause statement filed in the case.
Pawlowski faces a barrage of serious charges, including six Class C felonies. These charges include reckless endangerment-extreme indifference, fleeing a police officer, possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence of drugs, and shoplifting under $500. Each of these offenses carries a maximum prison sentence of five years.
Additionally, Pawlowski is charged with two Class B misdemeanors: driving under suspension and refusal to halt.
As Pawlowski’s legal saga unfolds, the gravity of the charges against him underscores the potential consequences he may face if found guilty. The community awaits further developments in this ongoing case.