Prosecutors charged Eickhorst with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n
She also faces gross misdemeanor charges for obstruction and refusing a court-ordered chemical test.<\/p>\n
A fourth count alleges misdemeanor possession of an open alcohol container in a vehicle.<\/p>\n
The alleged incident happened on August 19, 2026.<\/p>\n
Reckless Vehicle Reported<\/h2>\n
Law enforcement received a reckless driving report around 1:28 a.m., according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
The caller reported a vehicle traveling about 10 mph in a 35 mph zone.<\/p>\n
The vehicle was also reportedly swerving across the roadway.<\/p>\n
Authorities located a dark Chevrolet SUV near Paul Bunyan Drive and Bemidji Avenue North.<\/p>\n
The SUV was stopped in the intersection, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported seeing Eickhorst slumped over behind the steering wheel.<\/p>\n
An officer approached the locked vehicle and attempted to wake her.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Eickhorst woke and looked toward law enforcement.<\/p>\n
She then allegedly began driving away despite commands to stop.<\/p>\n Prosecutors say Eickhorst drove in a circle within the intersection.<\/p>\n The SUV then allegedly struck a traffic control device or light pole.<\/p>\n Another patrol vehicle arrived and blocked the SUV.<\/p>\n Authorities repeatedly ordered Eickhorst to exit, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n She allegedly remained inside the locked vehicle and refused the commands.<\/p>\n Police then broke a passenger window to gain access.<\/p>\n The complaint alleges Eickhorst resisted as officers removed her from the SUV.<\/p>\n Authorities reported smelling alcohol after she was removed.<\/p>\n They also reported seeing an open alcohol container in the center console.<\/p>\n Eickhorst was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation.<\/p>\n The complaint says a preliminary breath test produced a reading of .17.<\/p>\n Investigators later obtained a search warrant for a blood or urine sample.<\/p>\n Eickhorst was told that refusing the court-ordered test was a crime.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege she refused to provide either sample.<\/p>\n Felony fleeing is covered by Minnesota Statute 609.487<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charge carries up to three years and one day in prison.<\/p>\n It also carries a possible $5,000 fine.<\/p>\n The obstruction charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.50<\/a>.<\/p>\n Chemical test refusal is covered by Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n The open-bottle law is found under Minnesota Statute 169A.35<\/a>.<\/p>\n The court file number is 04-CR-26-1975.<\/p>\n Public records are available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint contains allegations and does not establish Eickhorst’s guilt.<\/p>\n Eickhorst is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Hailey](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EickhorstHailey.png\")
SUV Allegedly Strikes Traffic Device<\/h2>\n
Chemical Test Refusal Alleged<\/h2>\n
Four Charges Filed<\/h2>\n