Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo woman is charged with felony fleeing after a traffic stop in Moorhead, court records say.
The defendant is Ashley Grace Frenick of Fargo.
Moorhead is in Clay County, Minnesota.
Stop and crash
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper tried to stop Frenick on Dec. 20, according to the criminal complaint.
The trooper reported seeing a vehicle with no license plates, the complaint says.
Investigators say Frenick did not pull over.
They say she fled in her vehicle.
Records say the vehicle reached about 74 mph in a 40 mph zone.
The complaint says the roads were icy.
It says Frenick lost control and crashed.
She was arrested after the crash, according to court documents.
Charge details
Prosecutors charged Frenick with fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
That offense is a felony under Minnesota law.
The main fleeing law is Minnesota Statute 609.487.
Under that statute, a conviction can bring prison time and a fine.
The law lists a maximum of three years and one day in prison.
The law also lists a maximum fine of $5,000.
Read Minn. Stat. § 609.487 on the Minnesota Revisor’s Office site.
A charge is not proof of guilt.
Frenick is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Next steps
The case will move through the Clay County court system.
Future hearings can include an initial appearance and later court dates.
Court records may also list conditions of release.
Track the case
Minnesota Court Records Online, known as MCRO, offers access to many public district court records.
Minnesota Courts: Access Case Records.
Minnesota courts also explain how to request copies in some cases.
Minnesota Courts: Copy requests.
Winter reminder
Ice can form fast, even after roads look clear.
Minnesota officials urge drivers to slow down for conditions.
Drivers can check travel impacts at 511mn.org.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety also posts winter driving guidance.
Minnesota DPS: Winter driving tips.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.