The charges follow an alleged vehicle pursuit on July 6, 2026.<\/p>\n
Fincher is charged with possessing ammunition as an ineligible person. He is also charged with fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n
Driving Complaint Leads To Pursuit<\/h2>\n
A court complaint says a deputy received a driving complaint at about 10:45 p.m.<\/p>\n
The caller reported a vehicle failing to stay within its lane. The vehicle also nearly entered the dirt shoulder.<\/p>\n
A deputy later found the vehicle traveling on the solid white line. The vehicle also had a broken taillight showing white light.<\/p>\n
The deputy activated emergency lights to begin a traffic stop. The driver allegedly continued north at a high speed.<\/p>\n
The deputy then activated the squad car siren. The initial pursuit ended when the vehicle entered Perham city limits.<\/p>\n
Another officer followed from a distance. Authorities later located the vehicle near U.S. Highway 10 and County Road 80.<\/p>\n
Officers again used emergency lights and a siren. The Minnesota State Patrol and Becker County deputies also assisted.<\/p>\n
Authorities deployed stop sticks during the pursuit. The vehicle continued about one mile before entering a ditch.<\/p>\n
The vehicle became stuck, ending the incident. Fincher was identified as the driver and only occupant.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nMorgan Kendrick James Fincher<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Investigators reported finding a broken glass pipe, unused foil, an empty beer can, and a dose of Narcan.<\/p>\n They also reported finding one shotgun shell inside the center console.<\/p>\n The complaint says Fincher provided a preliminary breath sample. The reported blood-alcohol concentration reading was 0.09.<\/p>\n A judge later approved a warrant for a blood sample. The sample was collected at a hospital early July 7.<\/p>\n The ammunition charge cites Minnesota Statute 624.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n A conviction could bring up to 15 years in prison and a $30,000 fine. The complaint lists a five-year minimum sentence.<\/p>\nShotgun Shell Reported Inside Vehicle<\/h2>\n
Felony Charges Filed<\/h2>\n