According to a Beltrami County criminal complaint, the incident occurred shortly after 1:20 a.m. on September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n
Authorities allege Gunderson attempted to avoid a traffic stop while operating a 2021 Can-Am Defender side-by-side ATV.<\/p>\n
The pursuit ended at a property near Leonard, Minnesota.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported finding a handgun and empty beer bottles inside the ATV.<\/p>\n
A later breath test reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of 0.09.<\/p>\n
ATV Pursuit Begins Near Grange Road<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, a Beltrami County deputy spotted a side-by-side ATV traveling along a trail.<\/p>\n
The vehicle was near Grange Road NW and Centerline Road NW.<\/p>\n
The deputy reported seeing the ATV accelerate and fail to stop at a stop sign.<\/p>\n
The deputy activated emergency lights and a siren to initiate a traffic stop.<\/p>\n
Investigators allege the ATV continued driving and increased its speed.<\/p>\n
Authorities believed the driver was attempting to avoid police contact.<\/p>\n
The pursuit eventually reached a property on Clearline Road near Leonard.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the ATV entered an open shop on the property.<\/p>\n
Driver Allegedly Resists Arrest<\/h2>\n
After the ATV stopped, the deputy informed the driver that he was under arrest.<\/p>\n
The driver was instructed to follow commands so officers could place him in handcuffs.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Gunderson refused commands and pulled away during the attempted arrest.<\/p>\n
The deputy also reported smelling alcohol and observing bloodshot, watery eyes.<\/p>\n
Additional deputies arrived and helped take Gunderson into custody.<\/p>\n
Investigators identified the ATV as a 2021 Can-Am Defender.<\/p>\n
During a search, deputies reported finding a handgun, empty beer bottles, and a possible mixed alcoholic drink.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not allege a separate weapons offense.<\/p>\n
Breath Test Reportedly Shows 0.09<\/h2>\n
Gunderson was transported to the Beltrami County Jail following his arrest.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, he agreed to provide a breath sample after receiving time to consult an attorney.<\/p>\n
The first testing attempt reportedly did not produce a valid result.<\/p>\n
Investigators then obtained two valid samples.<\/p>\n
The complaint states the resulting alcohol concentration was 0.09.<\/p>\n
Minnesota generally prohibits driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.<\/p>\n
The applicable law appears under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n Prosecutors charged Gunderson with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n A conviction can carry up to three years and one day in prison.<\/p>\n The felony also carries a possible fine of up to $5,000.<\/p>\n The second charge involves misdemeanor driving while impaired.<\/p>\n That offense carries a possible maximum of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n These are possible penalties, not sentences imposed against Gunderson.<\/p>\n The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court under file number 04-CR-26-2296.<\/p>\n The complaint lists prosecutor file number 0040093532 and investigative control number 26015256.<\/p>\n The document also includes an order of detention.<\/p>\n No hearing outcome, conviction, or sentence was included in the supplied complaint.<\/p>\n Gunderson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n Readers can search Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a> for available case information.<\/p>\n Additional records would be needed to confirm the current case status or final outcome.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\nFelony Fleeing and DWI Charges<\/h2>\n
Beltrami County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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