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ROSEAU, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Roseau man faces four felony charges following a police pursuit that allegedly reached speeds exceeding 90 mph on Highway 11.<\/p>\n

Brian Duane Hites, 42, of Roseau<\/strong>, is charged with felony DWI, methamphetamine possession, fleeing police, and misdemeanor reckless driving.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint filed in Roseau County District Court, deputies recovered two quantities of suspected methamphetamine totaling approximately 13.82 grams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Disturbance at Roseau Gas Station Leads to Police Response<\/h2>\n

The incident began November 3, 2026, when Roseau County deputies responded to a disturbance near Denny’s gas station.<\/p>\n

Dispatchers reported that a man was making unusual comments inside the business and repeatedly walking between vehicles and gas pumps.<\/p>\n

As a deputy approached, he noticed a gray Dodge Challenger parked in front of Earl’s Drive-In.<\/p>\n

The vehicle was partially blocking the roadway, forcing another driver to move into a turn lane.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the deputy activated his emergency lights behind the Challenger.<\/p>\n

Before the squad car was fully parked, the Challenger allegedly began moving away.<\/p>\n

Police Pursuit Reaches Speeds Over 90 MPH<\/h2>\n

Investigators allege that the driver ignored emergency lights and sirens while continuing through Roseau.<\/p>\n

Officers reportedly deployed stop sticks near the Highway 11 bridge.<\/p>\n

However, the driver allegedly swerved around the devices and continued westbound.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the Challenger exceeded 70 mph while traveling through the western portion of Roseau.<\/p>\n

Near Border Bank, authorities reported the vehicle reaching 75 mph in a 45-mph zone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After leaving the city, the Challenger allegedly accelerated beyond 90 mph<\/strong> on Highway 11.<\/p>\n

The driver eventually stopped before accelerating again, spinning the tires, and stopping approximately 50 yards farther down the road.<\/p>\n

Driver Arrested After Highway Pursuit<\/h2>\n

Officers approached the vehicle and directed the driver to the ground.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the driver appeared dazed and confused when authorities made contact.<\/p>\n

Police identified him as Hites and placed him under arrest.<\/p>\n

During transportation to jail, investigators reported that Hites made statements they had difficulty understanding.<\/p>\n

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A Roseau man faces four felony charges following a police pursuit that allegedly reached speeds exceeding 90 mph on Highway 11.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Police Report Finding Nearly 14 Grams of Suspected Meth<\/h2>\n

During a search following the arrest, authorities reportedly discovered a bag containing suspected methamphetamine in Hites’ back pocket.<\/p>\n

A second suspected methamphetamine rock was allegedly recovered from a black Leatherman case.<\/p>\n

Both substances produced preliminary positive field-test results for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the seized substances weighed approximately 3.24 grams and 10.58 grams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Investigators also searched the Challenger and reportedly discovered a broken glass pipe inside a sock.<\/p>\n

Police described the pipe as commonly associated with methamphetamine use.<\/p>\n

Previous Felony DWI Conviction Cited<\/h2>\n

At the Roseau County Detention Center, authorities obtained a warrant for chemical testing.<\/p>\n

Hites provided a urine sample, but the complaint does not include laboratory results.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors also cited a previous first-degree felony DWI conviction in Roseau County case 68-CR-16-361.<\/p>\n

The complaint additionally references a previous felony third-degree controlled substance possession conviction.<\/p>\n

The prior felony DWI conviction is the basis for elevating the new DWI allegations to first-degree felony charges.<\/p>\n

Four Felony Charges and One Misdemeanor<\/h2>\n

Hites faces the following five charges:<\/p>\n