Detroit Lakes Chase Leads to Felony Charge

DETROIT LAKES (trfnews.i234.me) — A Horace, North Dakota, man faces a felony charge after an alleged high-speed chase.

Dillon Joseph Dullea, 34, is charged with fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. The case was filed in Becker County District Court.

Woman Reports Man Near Her Home

Court records say the incident began on May 7, 2026. A Detroit Lakes woman was outside her home with her dog.

She reported seeing a man walking quickly toward her residence. His appearance and direct approach caused her concern.

The woman went inside and locked her doors. The man then allegedly knocked on her door and windows.

An officer spoke with the woman at the scene. During that conversation, a gold 2007 Nissan Maxima drove past the residence.

The woman told the officer the man was inside the passing vehicle.

The officer entered a squad vehicle and activated the emergency lights. The Maxima then accelerated near James Street and Roosevelt Avenue.

The pursuit continued onto North Shore Drive. The officer reported traveling about 67 mph in a 30-mph zone.

The Maxima was estimated to be moving between 70 and 80 mph. The chase passed through a residential neighborhood.

The officer ended the pursuit because of the danger to nearby residents and drivers. The Maxima then turned north onto Corbett Road.

The officer later saw a distant vehicle moving quickly near Highway 10.

Dillon Joseph Dullea

Investigators contacted the car’s owner. The owner said the vehicle had been loaned to Dullea.

Authorities later found the Maxima at a Fergus Falls residence. Dullea was arrested at that location.

The complaint says Dullea admitted being in the car during the trip. He allegedly said he traveled from the owner’s home to Fergus Falls.

Dullea also admitted approaching the Detroit Lakes residence, according to the complaint. He reportedly said he wanted to ask about jumper cables.

On May 8, the court set unconditional bail at $60,000. Bail with standard release conditions was set at $25,000.

A settlement conference was scheduled for July 8 before District Judge Gretchen D. Thilmony.

The charge is an allegation and does not prove guilt. Dullea is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Public information is available through the Becker County District Court website. Records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.