Hitterdal, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Cody Lee Jacobson faces two felony charges after an alleged police pursuit in Clay County.
He also faces a gross misdemeanor obstruction charge.
The case stems from an incident on September 18, 2026.
The court complaint spells his surname Jacobson in the caption and Jacobsen in portions of the narrative.
Deputy Reports Vehicle Reached 80 MPH
According to the complaint, a Clay County deputy saw a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit.
Radar showed the vehicle traveling 66 mph in a 55 mph zone.
The deputy turned around and activated emergency lights.
The vehicle continued west through Hitterdal without slowing, according to the complaint.
The deputy then activated the patrol vehicle’s siren.
The vehicle made several turns before heading south on Highway 32.
Prosecutors allege the driver then accelerated to about 80 mph.
The pursuit continued for roughly one mile.
The vehicle then traveled through a ditch and into a residential driveway.
The driver entered a residence despite commands to stop, the complaint states.
Arrest Leads to Additional Charges
The driver was identified as Cody Lee Jacobson.
The complaint says he eventually came outside after initially refusing police commands.
Additional officers arrived before authorities told Jacobson he was under arrest.
Prosecutors allege Jacobson became aggressive and physically resisted officers.
The complaint says he pulled and moved his body while officers tried to restrain him.
Two officers suffered minor scratches during the struggle.
Another officer suffered a minor head injury after striking a vehicle.
A third officer suffered a cut involving a broken coffee cup, according to the complaint.
Authorities eventually placed Jacobson inside a patrol vehicle.
Vehicle Search and Blood Samples
Police searched Jacobson’s vehicle after the arrest.
The complaint reports finding packaged marijuana, a pipe, and rolled marijuana cigarettes.
Officers also reported finding a prescription bottle containing 30-milligram Adderall pills.
The three charges listed in this complaint do not include a separate drug charge.
Jacobson was taken to Sanford Hospital for treatment after the arrest.
A judge later approved a warrant for blood or urine samples.
Two blood samples were collected and sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The complaint does not provide laboratory results.
Two Felonies Filed
Jacobson faces felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
That count carries up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
He also faces felony fourth-degree assault of a peace officer.
That count carries up to three years and a possible $6,000 fine.
The obstruction charge carries up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.
Readers can review Minnesota’s fleeing law, fourth-degree assault law, and obstruction law.
The charges are allegations. Jacobson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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