Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) A Lengby man is wanted after a stop became a chase.
Larry Michael Clark, 61, of Lengby, is charged in Clearwater County court.
He faces a felony count for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
He also faces a gross misdemeanor for driving after cancellation.
He also faces a misdemeanor count for fleeing on foot.
What the police say happened
A White Earth Police Department officer saw a black Chevy Cruze near County Road 7 and 300th Street.
The officer began a welfare check due to the cold weather.
The complaint says it happened at about 11:33 p.m. on December 13, 2025.
The officer identified the driver as Larry Michael Clark, the complaint says.
The officer learned Clarkâs driving status was cancelled as a public safety risk.
The complaint says the officer saw bloodshot, watery eyes.
It also says the officer smelled alcohol from inside the car.
The officer asked Clark to exit for field sobriety testing, the complaint says.
Clark refused, then put the car in drive, the complaint says.
Police say Clark sped southbound on County Road 7.
The complaint says speeds reached nearly 80 miles per hour.
The officer used emergency lights and a siren during the pursuit.
Police say the chase ended in a driveway along County Road 7.
The complaint says the officer used a PIT maneuver to stop the car.
After the stop, Clark and a passenger ran from the vehicle, police say.
They ran into a wooded area, and officers could not find them.
Charges and court status
Court records show Clark is charged by warrant.
The complaint was filed on February 9, 2026.
Judge Eric Schieferdecker signed the arrest warrant.
The felony charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.487.
The driving charge cites Minnesota Statute 171.24.
The complaint lists 609.487.3, 171.24.5, and 609.487.6.
Public case updates may appear on Minnesota Court Records Online.
A criminal complaint is an allegation.
A defendant is presumed innocent in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
