West Fargo: Driver Charged After Crash, Chase

West Fargo: Driver Charged After Crash, Chase
West Fargo: Driver Charged After Crash, Chase

West Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony M. Jacklovich of West Fargo faces criminal charges after a reported pursuit and crash. The details come from court documents.

Traffic stop and pursuit

Court records say the incident started on January 31. Police tried to stop Jacklovich for erratic driving. Documents say he did not pull over. Police reported that he fled the stop. A pursuit followed on city streets.

Records do not list the exact speed. They do describe unsafe driving behavior. Police said the goal was to stop the vehicle quickly. They also aimed to reduce risk to others.

Anthony M. Jacklovich
Anthony M. Jacklovich

Crash at a busy intersection

Court documents say the chase ended near 13th Avenue East and 9th Street. Records say Jacklovich struck another vehicle at the intersection. The other driver reported minor injuries. Police said Jacklovich stopped soon after the crash.

Officers arrested Jacklovich at the scene, according to records. The injured person did not report life-threatening harm. No further medical details were listed in the filing.

Charges filed

Prosecutors charged Jacklovich with felony fleeing a peace officer. He also faces a misdemeanor count tied to an injury crash. The court record lists the count as duty in an accident involving injury.

Police officer names were removed from this report. The charging document outlines allegations only. A charge is not proof of guilt.

What happens next

The case will proceed in the North Dakota court. A judge will set hearings and deadlines. Jacklovich will have the right to respond in court.

Readers can learn more about court basics at North Dakota Courts. The court site also explains dockets and case access. For local public safety contacts, visit the City of West Fargo website.

Drivers can also review safe driving guidance from NHTSA. North Dakota road and reporting resources are available through the North Dakota DOT.

Anyone who witnessed the crash can share information with authorities. Use official city or court channels when possible. Avoid posting private details online.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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