Pennington County trfnews.i234.me — Joseph Barnes was taken into custody on March 31, 2025, by Pennington County authorities on charges of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
Inmate Details:
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Name: Joseph Barnes
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Custody Date: March 31, 2025
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Height: 5’6″
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Weight: 120 lbs
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Hair Color: Black
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Eye Color: Brown
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Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00
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Holding Facility: Pennington County Jail
Charge Details:
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Case Number: 25001397
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Charge: Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle
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Statute: Minnesota Statute 609.487, Subdivision 3
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Severity: Felony
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Court Branch: District Court
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Court Date: To be determined
Under Minnesota law, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle is a serious offense. According to Minnesota Statute 609.487, Subdivision 3, an individual who knowingly flees a peace officer using a motor vehicle can face felony charges, with penalties of up to three years and one day in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
In addition to criminal penalties, a conviction for this offense results in mandatory driver’s license revocation. Per Minnesota Statute 171.174, the Department of Public Safety is required to revoke the driver’s license of individuals convicted under this statute.
It’s noteworthy that Joseph Barnes had a prior booking in Pennington County on March 21, 2025, for charges including refusing to submit to a chemical test and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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Fleeing a Peace Officer: In Minnesota, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle is a felony offense that can lead to significant prison time and fines.
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License Revocation: A conviction for fleeing a peace officer mandates the revocation of the individual’s driver’s license, with the duration varying based on the specifics of the offense.