Red Lake Chase Ends With Felony Charge

RED LAKE (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minneapolis man faces three charges after an alleged 15-mile police pursuit in Beltrami County.

Silas Julius Jackson, 49, is charged with felony fleeing in a motor vehicle.

He also faces third-degree DWI and driving after cancellation charges.

The two additional counts are gross misdemeanors.

The charges were filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District Court.

Jackson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Highway 89 Pursuit

The incident began around 11:52 a.m. on June 17, 2026.

According to the complaint, state troopers saw a Chevrolet Trax traveling north on Highway 89.

Radar showed the vehicle traveling 73 mph in a posted 60 mph zone.

Troopers activated emergency lights and turned around to follow the vehicle.

The driver slowed but allegedly continued north without stopping.

Troopers then activated a siren and used a spotlight to gain the driver’s attention.

The complaint says the vehicle later increased its speed to between 70 and 80 mph.

A sheriff’s deputy placed tire-deflation devices near Highway 89 and Lumberjack Road.

The driver allegedly avoided the devices and continued toward Red Lake.

Silas Julius Jackson

The vehicle entered the Red Lake Casino parking lot, according to court records.

A trooper used a pursuit intervention maneuver to stop the vehicle.

Authorities estimated the pursuit covered about 15 miles.

Jackson was arrested after leaving the vehicle.

Officers reported finding two pieces of foil during a search.

One piece contained burned material, while another contained a light-colored residue.

A burned marijuana cigarette was also found inside the vehicle, the complaint states.

Investigators learned Jackson’s license had been canceled as inimical to public safety.

A judge approved a warrant for a blood or urine sample.

Jackson agreed to provide a urine sample, which was sent for laboratory testing.

The complaint says Jackson admitted using fentanyl the previous day.

He also allegedly admitted knowing that officers wanted him to stop.

Felony fleeing carries a maximum sentence of three years and one day.

The maximum fine is $5,000.

Each gross misdemeanor carries up to 364 days in jail.

Each also carries a possible $3,000 fine.

Readers can review Minnesota’s fleeing law and DWI law online.

Public court information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.