Driver Arrested After Chase in Willmar

A 49-year-old Willmar man is in custody in the Kandiyohi County Jail for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, obstructing legal process, and potential controlled substance charges related to a motor vehicle pursuit that occurred in Willmar shortly after 1 Monday afternoon.

Agents from the CEE-VI Drug and Gang Task Force attempted to stop a vehicle leaving a hotel in Willmar that was being driven by a man who was wanted on outstanding controlled substance warrants out of Kandiyohi County.

The man fled in the vehicle and a pursuit was initiated. Ultimately the driver stopped and exited the vehicle but refused to obey verbal commands and a taser was deployed to assist in his arrest.

No one was harmed and no property damage occurred during this incident.

During a search of the vehicle, a baggie containing approximately 6 ounces of a white powdery substance was located and a field test showed a positive result for the presence of a controlled substance.