Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man faces charges after a fast police chase.
Court records say his 1-year-old son was in the back seat.
Cole Longoria, 31, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 11, according to court records.
The chase reached about 80 to 90 mph, the filing says.
The report did not say why police tried to stop the vehicle.
Chase reached highway speeds
The pursuit started when a deputy helped officers with a stop attempt.
East Grand Forks police were involved, according to court records.
The first location was near South Washington Street and 13th Avenue, records say.
Police say Longoria did not stop and kept driving.
Authorities say he ignored repeated commands during the chase.
Investigators say the driving put others at risk.
Vehicle stuck in a snowbank
The pursuit ended when the vehicle became stuck in snow.
That happened near 27th Avenue South and Clover Drive, records say.
Police say Longoria first refused to get out.
He then told officers his child was still inside.
Officers used force to take him into custody, records state.
Authorities reported no injuries.
Charges filed
Longoria faces several criminal counts tied to the chase.
- Fleeing in a motor vehicle.
- Reckless endangerment.
- Child neglect.
- Driving under revocation.
- Preventing arrest on a felony charge.
Jail records also list an extradition hold.
They list a $10,000 cash or surety bond for one count.
Readers can review the current roster at the Grand Forks County inmate roster PDF.
What happens next
Charging documents are allegations at this stage.
Longoria is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Anyone can look up filings through the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry.
Court dates and outcomes can change as the case moves forward.
For agency contacts, see the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office.
Public safety updates are also posted by the East Grand Forks Police Department.
A related report is posted by Valley News Live.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.