Terrebonne Township Chase Leads To Felony Charge
Terrebonne Township (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota man is facing a felony charge in Red Lake County after a late-night pursuit on Memorial Day, according to a Minnesota court complaint.
Jaren Sean Mattern, of Mohall, North Dakota, is charged with fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. The charge is listed as a felony under Minnesota Statute 609.487.
The complaint states the incident happened around 12:47 a.m. on May 25, 2026. A state trooper was traveling south on County Road 12 near State Highway 92 in Red Lake County.
Traffic Stop Turns Into Pursuit
According to the complaint, a northbound white Chevrolet Silverado appeared to be speeding. Radar showed the pickup traveling 65 mph in a 55 mph zone.
The trooper turned around and caught up to the vehicle. The pickup slowed near County Road 12 and State Highway 92. It then signaled a right turn.
The complaint says emergency lights were activated for a traffic stop. The pickup stopped at the intersection, then turned east onto State Highway 92.
Authorities allege the vehicle then accelerated quickly and did not stop. The trooper activated a siren and began a pursuit.
Jaren Sean Mattern
Speeds Reached Nearly 100 MPH
Court documents allege the pickup reached speeds above 80 mph. Radar later showed speeds between 93 mph and about 97 mph.
The pursuit continued for about 1.5 miles. The vehicle then slowed and stopped along State Highway 92.
Mattern was identified as the driver. He complied with commands and was taken into custody without incident.
A passenger, identified as Paige Anna Schafer, was also in the vehicle. She was briefly detained and later released to a sober party.
Schafer told authorities that she and Mattern had been at a concert. She also said Mattern saw the emergency lights. According to the complaint, she told him to stop.
Alcohol Alleged In Court Filing
The complaint says troopers smelled alcohol on Mattern. A preliminary breath test later showed a result of 0.052 BAC.
Authorities wrote that Mattern was not believed to be above the legal limit for impaired driving. However, he allegedly admitted to drinking before driving.
During an interview, Mattern allegedly said he consumed about 1.5 to 2 sixteen-ounce beers. He also allegedly said he fled because he did not want to get in trouble.
The complaint says Mattern later stopped because he did not want to endanger his passenger.
The vehicle was inventoried and towed due to forfeiture requirements linked to fleeing cases. Mattern was transported to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center.
Court records show the case was filed in Red Lake County District Court. A criminal complaint is only an accusation. Mattern is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
More information on Minnesota court cases can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.