Jallah Akoi, 37, is charged with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n
He also faces two misdemeanor charges involving vehicle registration plates.<\/p>\n
The case is filed in Otter Tail County District Court under court number 56-CR-26-2233.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop Begins On Interstate 94<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, authorities saw a vehicle traveling west on Interstate 94 around 12:52 a.m. September 10.<\/p>\n
The vehicle was near mile marker 65 and had no visible license plate, the complaint states.<\/p>\n
Authorities attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued for about five miles.<\/p>\n
The complaint says emergency lights and a siren were activated during the attempted stop.<\/p>\n
The vehicle eventually pulled into the Big Chief Truck Stop near Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n
The driver was identified as Jallah Akoi.<\/p>\n
Akoi followed commands after stopping and was placed in handcuffs, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Authorities reported finding $5,250 during a search of Akoi.<\/p>\n
Temporary Tags Found In Vehicle<\/h2>\n
Investigators searched the vehicle and reported finding two temporary registration tags.<\/p>\n
The complaint says one Delaware tag showed an August 24, 2026, expiration date.<\/p>\n
However, the same tag listed a November 24, 2026, issuance date.<\/p>\n
That issuance date had not yet occurred when the stop happened.<\/p>\n
Investigators described both temporary tags as appearing fictitious.<\/p>\n
One tag was made from cardboard, while the other was printed on thick paper.<\/p>\n
Authorities also reported finding a black plate attached to the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The plate included language claiming no driver’s license or insurance was required.<\/p>\n
A reflective plastic sheet covered the plate and made it difficult to read when illuminated.<\/p>\n
The complaint says the vehicle’s registration returned as suspended.<\/p>\n
Three Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
Akoi faces felony fleeing under Minnesota Statute 609.487<\/a>.<\/p>\n That charge carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison and a $5,000 fine.<\/p>\n He also faces two misdemeanor registration plate charges under Minnesota Statute 168.10<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n The complaint says authorities also found automotive parts and four cellphones inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n More court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n A criminal complaint contains allegations and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Akoi is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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