Goodridge, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Elijah Williams, 25, of Badger, was sentenced on a felony charge. The case involved fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
Sentence and court orders
Williams was convicted of a felony fleeing charge, according to court documents.
A judge sentenced him to 13 months in prison.
The prison term will run at the same time as another case.
Two misdemeanor counts were dismissed.
They alleged no proof of insurance and no driver’s license.
Williams was ordered to provide a DNA sample.
He was also ordered to pay $210 in fees and fines.
For details on the law, see Minnesota Statute 609.487.
Traffic stop and chase
The case began on December 16, 2023, the complaint states.
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was asked to help stop Williams.
He was linked to a reported domestic dispute in Roseau County.
He was also accused in a gas drive-off, the complaint says.
While parked roadside, the trooper saw Williams drive through Goodridge.
The trooper estimated the speed at 80 to 90 miles per hour.
The squad lights and siren were turned on, the complaint says.
Williams kept driving and did not pull over.
He also failed to stop at a stop sign, the complaint states.
About four miles into the pursuit, Williams stopped.
Court records place the stop near 280th Avenue Northeast.
When asked why he did not stop, Williams gave no clear reason.
He said he did not know and spoke in a confused way.
The complaint says Williams could not show a driver’s license.
He also could not provide proof of insurance at the stop.
More information
This report is based on court filings and sentencing records.
You can learn more about the Minnesota State Patrol online.
Public court records may be available on Minnesota Court Records Online.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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