Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed multiple charges in Beltrami County District Court following a reported vehicle pursuit and arrest near Bemidji, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
The complaint names Ethan William Clark, born Jan. 10, 2002, of Bemidji, Minnesota, as the defendant.
Felony and Gross Misdemeanor Charges
Clark is charged with one felony count of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, court records say.
He also faces a felony count of terroristic threats.
In addition, prosecutors charged Clark with a gross misdemeanor count of obstructing legal process.
What Court Records Say Happened
Court records say deputies responded at about 8:15 p.m. on Dec. 5, 2025, to the intersection of Highway 1 NE and Willow Creek Road NE in Beltrami County.
The call involved a gray Chevrolet Equinox with a driver reportedly slumped over the steering wheel.
Dispatch informed deputies that the vehicle was wanted in connection with an earlier felony fleeing case.
According to the complaint, deputies found the vehicle stopped and the driver appearing asleep or unconscious.
Records say the driver woke up and attempted to flee in the vehicle.
The filing states deputies activated emergency lights and sirens, but the vehicle did not stop.
Pursuit and Arrest
Court records say the vehicle traveled toward the Red Lake Nation.
The complaint says a deer ran into the roadway, causing a crash.
After the crash, records say Clark tried to run away on foot.
Deputies caught Clark and took him into custody, according to the filing.
The complaint states Clark was evaluated by ambulance staff and cleared.
Records say Clark then attempted to flee again and struggled with a deputy before being restrained.
He was later transported to the Beltrami County Jail.
Threats Alleged
Court records say Clark made multiple threats toward a deputy during transport.
The complaint also alleges threats toward the deputy’s family.
Records say Clark kicked the inside of the squad car during transport.
Prior History Cited
The complaint references prior felony and gross misdemeanor convictions.
Court records also note an active felony warrant from another county at the time of arrest.
Readers can review Minnesota criminal statutes at the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Court case information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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