Crime & Safety
30-Mile Pursuit For Felony Suspect Started In Stillwater: Cops
The suspect had a felony warrant for his arrest but resisted and fled the Washington County Government Center, according to authorities.
STILLWATER, MN — A 30-mile police pursuit that began at the Washington County Government Center ended on Interstate 35E at County Road J in White Bear Township Thursday, authorities said.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office attempted to arrest 19-year-old Howard Peter Johnson just before 12:20 p.m. for a Ramsey County felony warrant. Johnson resisted and "used force" to bolt out of the government center before fleeing in his car, police said.
The chase ended on I-35E when Johnson's car ran into stop sticks. No injuries were reported in the pursuit.
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Johnson was arrested and transported to jail on the felony warrant. Additional charges against him are pending further investigation, according to a news release.
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