The charges include felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n
Johnson also faces a gross misdemeanor, two misdemeanors, and two petty misdemeanors.<\/p>\n
The incident happened September 7, 2026, according to a Polk County District Court complaint.<\/p>\n
The case is filed as 60-CR-26-1321 in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n
Wrong-Way Driving Leads to Traffic Stop<\/h2>\n
Police first saw a white 2007 Ford Escape traveling south on North Broadway.<\/p>\n
The complaint says North Broadway is marked for one-way traffic in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n
The vehicle then made several turns through Crookston streets.<\/p>\n
An officer activated emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop.<\/p>\n
The Ford initially stopped between West Seventh Street and West Sixth Street.<\/p>\n
However, prosecutors allege Johnson sped away as the officer approached the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Pursuit Continues Through Crookston<\/h2>\n
Police activated emergency lights and a siren as the pursuit continued.<\/p>\n
The complaint alleges Johnson increased his speed and refused to stop.<\/p>\n
He allegedly drove the wrong way on several one-way streets.<\/p>\n
Johnson also allegedly failed to maintain his lane and drove through a grass field.<\/p>\n
The complaint says he made a U-turn through a divided median.<\/p>\n
He also allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign on University Avenue.<\/p>\n
Police say Johnson later drove over a curb near North Broadway.<\/p>\n
The Ford became stuck, ending the vehicle pursuit.<\/p>\n
Arrest Follows Pursuit<\/h2>\n
Johnson exited the Ford after it became stuck, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Police ordered him to surrender.<\/p>\n
A Taser was deployed during the arrest.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege Johnson resisted as officers attempted to control his hands.<\/p>\n
He was eventually placed in handcuffs.<\/p>\n
Authorities then confirmed Johnson’s Minnesota driving privileges were canceled.<\/p>\n
The complaint says the cancellation was classified as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n
Johnson was transported to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center.<\/p>\n
Six Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
Johnson faces felony fleeing under Minnesota Statute 609.487<\/a>.<\/p>\n That count carries up to three years and one day in prison.<\/p>\n It also carries a possible $5,000 fine.<\/p>\n He faces driving after cancellation under Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n Johnson also faces obstruction and careless driving charges.<\/p>\n Two additional counts allege wrong-way driving and failure to stop at a stop sign.<\/p>\n The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n Readers can search public cases through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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