Detroit Lakes Man Charged After 100 MPH Chase

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Vergas man faces a felony charge following an alleged motorcycle chase through Becker County.

Kahle Logan Scott is charged with fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.

The charge stems from an incident on June 14, 2026, in Detroit Lakes.

A criminal complaint contains allegations that have not been proven in court. Scott is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Motorcyclist Allegedly Fled Traffic Stop

The complaint says a state trooper noticed a motorcycle speeding east on Frazee Street around 9:51 p.m.

The motorcycle allegedly failed to stop at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Corbett Road.

The trooper activated emergency lights after the motorcycle turned onto U.S. Highway 10.

According to the complaint, the motorcycle quickly gained speed and continued east.

The officer lost sight of it near Lee Lane and Becker County Road 54.

Kahle Logan Scott

Another deputy later spotted a similar motorcycle near County Road 29 and Minnesota Highway 34.

The motorcycle slowed and stopped after the deputy activated emergency lights.

The complaint identifies the driver as Scott.

Authorities said the motorcycle was black. The rider also wore black clothing.

Scott allegedly made statements showing he understood why officers had stopped him.

Investigators later questioned Scott after reading him his rights.

The complaint says Scott admitted seeing the patrol vehicle near a Burger King restaurant.

He allegedly admitted running the stop sign and accelerating onto Highway 10.

Scott reportedly said he panicked after seeing the emergency lights.

He also allegedly admitted reaching at least 100 mph during the pursuit.

The complaint says Scott recently bought the motorcycle and lacked insurance.

He allegedly said he fled because he wanted to avoid another ticket.

The felony carries a maximum sentence of three years and one day in prison.

It also carries a possible $5,000 fine, or both penalties.

The case was filed in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District under court file 03-CR-26-1191.

Readers can review Minnesota’s fleeing law through the Minnesota Legislature’s Revisor of Statutes.

Public court information may also be available through the Minnesota Court Records Online system.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.