Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A West Fargo man is facing multiple charges after a short police chase ended in a crash early Friday morning in Fargo.
Incident Details
- Suspect: Jakoby McRitchie of West Fargo
- Time & Date: 1:34 a.m., Friday
- Location: Windgate Hotel parking lot, Fargo
- Charges:
- Felony fleeing a peace officer
- Misdemeanor DUI
What Happened?
- An officer attempted to pull over Jakoby McRitchie for driving without headlights.
- Instead of stopping, he sped off at high speeds through the Windgate Hotel parking lot.
- The chase ended when Jakoby McRitchie crashed into a light pole in the northwest corner of the lot.
DUI Arrest & Confession
- Officers detected the smell of alcohol when they approached Jakoby McRitchie.
- A breathalyzer test revealed a BAC of .12, over the legal limit of .08.
- MCR also admitted to smoking marijuana before the crash.
Legal Consequences
- Jakoby McRitchie now faces felony charges for fleeing a peace officer and a misdemeanor DUI.
- His court proceedings are pending.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, as impaired driving and high-speed pursuits remain serious public safety concerns.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me