{"id":72754,"date":"2026-11-10T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72754"},"modified":"2026-11-09T19:38:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T01:38:03","slug":"cass-lake-man-charged-after-5-mile-bemidji-pursuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/cass-lake-man-charged-after-5-mile-bemidji-pursuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Cass Lake Man Charged After 5-Mile Bemidji Pursuit"},"content":{"rendered":"

BEMIDJI, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Cass Lake man faces a felony charge after allegedly leading Bemidji police on a five-mile vehicle pursuit.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Justin Ray Foy, 42, was arrested following the October 17, 2026, incident.<\/p>\n

The pursuit reportedly involved a white SUV traveling at high speeds along Roosevelt Road SE, Sunnyside Road SE, and Highway 2.<\/p>\n

Foy later told investigators he believed people were following him and claimed he did not initially recognize the police vehicle.<\/p>\n

Officer Spots Suspicious SUV Around 2:52 AM<\/h2>\n

The investigation began around 2:52 a.m. while a Bemidji police officer was patrolling Roosevelt Road SE.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the officer noticed a white SUV turning onto Roosevelt Road SE from Lake Avenue SE.<\/p>\n

The vehicle reportedly drifted within its lane as the officer followed from several blocks behind.<\/p>\n

Near Van Buren Road SE, the SUV pulled toward the roadside before entering a driveway.<\/p>\n

The officer observed the SUV immediately back out and return toward the roadway.<\/p>\n

After allegedly observing stop sign and turn signal violations, the officer activated his emergency lights.<\/p>\n

Police Pursuit Reaches Highway 2<\/h2>\n

According to court documents, the SUV accelerated and continued away from the pursuing officer.<\/p>\n

The officer reported driving approximately 90 mph while attempting to close the distance between the vehicles.<\/p>\n

At one point, the SUV was reportedly about a quarter-mile ahead of the patrol vehicle.<\/p>\n

The pursuit continued onto Sunnyside Road SE, where the officer activated his siren.<\/p>\n

The officer briefly lost sight of the SUV as it traveled over a hill.<\/p>\n

Near Highway 2, the officer spotted the vehicle traveling eastbound.<\/p>\n

The SUV eventually pulled onto the right shoulder and stopped.<\/p>\n

Officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop and arrested Foy.<\/p>\n

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Justin Ray Foy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Driver Claims He Feared Being Followed<\/h2>\n

After receiving his Miranda warning, Foy reportedly gave investigators an explanation for his actions.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Foy claimed several men had confronted him earlier at a bar.<\/p>\n

He said he believed those individuals were following him and claimed they used vehicles resembling police cars.<\/p>\n

Foy initially identified Bar 209 as the location of the confrontation.<\/p>\n

During a later conversation, he reportedly identified Hard Times instead.<\/p>\n

Foy also claimed he had not noticed the emergency lights until reaching Sunnyside Road SE.<\/p>\n

These statements were Foy’s account and were not independently established in the complaint.<\/p>\n

Breath Test Registers 0.05<\/h2>\n

During the investigation, Foy acknowledged consuming three alcoholic drinks earlier that night.<\/p>\n

Officers reported watery eyes and signs of possible impairment during field sobriety testing at the Beltrami County Jail.<\/p>\n

A preliminary breath test registered an alcohol concentration of 0.05.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not include a DWI charge.<\/p>\n

Deputies Report Possible Sign Collision<\/h2>\n

Following the pursuit, investigators noticed damage to the SUV’s driver’s-side taillight.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the taillight had reportedly been dragging along the roadway.<\/p>\n

Deputies suspected the SUV struck a yield sign near Highway 2 and Sunnyside Road SE.<\/p>\n

The complaint describes the suspected collision as an investigative conclusion rather than a confirmed observation.<\/p>\n

Felony Fleeing Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Foy faces one felony count of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 3<\/a>, the offense carries a maximum penalty of three years and one day in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The case is filed in Beltrami County District Court under court file number 04-CR-26-2588.<\/p>\n

The complaint includes an order of detention.<\/p>\n

All allegations remain unproven. Foy is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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