Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On December 15, 2024. An officer from the New Richmond Police Department conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle that was speeding. The officer approached the driver (Donald) who provided his drivers license. Donald's license and the vehicle's registration were both from Minnesota. A check of Donald’s record showed that he was supposed to have an Ignition Interlock Device installed in any vehicle that he drives.
Another officer arrived in the meantime and approached the female passenger who stated she did not want to provide identification. Donald was questioned about having an Ignition Interlock Device and was asked multiple times to step out of the vehicle. An officer opened Donald’s door to remove him when Donald became combative and accelerated, fleeing from the traffic stop.
The two officers on scene ran back to their squad cars and notified dispatch that they were in a pursuit. Donald's record showed that he was a felon and was often in possession of a firearm. Officers set up spike strips but Donald slowed down and drove into the ditch to go around the spikes. A deputy from the St.Croix Sheriff’s Department caught up to the pursuit and attempted to conduct a PIT maneuver. It was unsuccessful and the deputy lost control of his vehicle and went off the road.
Eventually, a deputy was able to do a successful PIT maneuver on the fleeing vehicle which caused it to go into the ditch. Law enforcement officers boxed in the vehicle with their squad cars and shouted commands to stop. Donald tried to ram his way through squad cars in an attempt to escape. The female passenger eventually exited and the driver side window was smashed out and Donald was tased. A deputy also fired a less lethal beanbag round at Donald and other deputies ripped him out of the vehicle. Donald resisted and was tased again as he was being removed from the vehicle.
After being tased multiple times, Donald put his hands behind his back and was secured in handcuffs. A deputy searched Donald and secured him inside of a squad car. A search of the vehicle revealed a firearm, numerous drug paraphernalia items, pills, and multiple small baggies consistent with what a drug dealer would possess.
The female passenger, Savanna was questioned about the firearm. She stated that she took it from Donald and planned on throwing it out of the window. Savanna also told the officer that she was on probation and was actively using drugs. Both Savanna and Donald were transported to the hospital for medical clearance. At the hospital, Donald agreed to a blood draw.
Donald was found guilty for 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Out-of-State Felon Possessing a Firearm, Resisting an Officer - Causing Soft Tissue Injury, and OWI (2nd). He was sentenced to 8 years in prison and 11 years of extended supervision. Donald was also required to pay $7,388 in restitution, and $4126 in fines.
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On December 15, 2024. An officer from the New Richmond Police Department conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle that was speeding. The officer approached the driver (Donald) who provided his drivers license. Donald's license and the vehicle's registration were both from Minnesota. A check of Donald’s record showed that he was supposed to have an Ignition Interlock Device installed in any vehicle that he drives.
Another officer arrived in the meantime and approached the female passenger who stated she did not want to provide identification. Donald was questioned about having an Ignition Interlock Device and was asked multiple times to step out of the vehicle. An officer opened Donald’s door to remove him when Donald became combative and accelerated, fleeing from the traffic stop.
The two officers on scene ran back to their squad cars and notified dispatch that they were in a pursuit. Donald's record showed that he was a felon and was often in possession of a firearm. Officers set up spike strips but Donald slowed down and drove into the ditch to go around the spikes. A deputy from the St.Croix Sheriff’s Department caught up to the pursuit and attempted to conduct a PIT maneuver. It was unsuccessful and the deputy lost control of his vehicle and went off the road.
Eventually, a deputy was able to do a successful PIT maneuver on the fleeing vehicle which caused it to go into the ditch. Law enforcement officers boxed in the vehicle with their squad cars and shouted commands to stop. Donald tried to ram his way through squad cars in an attempt to escape. The female passenger eventually exited and the driver side window was smashed out and Donald was tased. A deputy also fired a less lethal beanbag round at Donald and other deputies ripped him out of the vehicle. Donald resisted and was tased again as he was being removed from the vehicle.
After being tased multiple times, Donald put his hands behind his back and was secured in handcuffs. A deputy searched Donald and secured him inside of a squad car. A search of the vehicle revealed a firearm, numerous drug paraphernalia items, pills, and multiple small baggies consistent with what a drug dealer would possess.
The female passenger, Savanna was questioned about the firearm. She stated that she took it from Donald and planned on throwing it out of the window. Savanna also told the officer that she was on probation and was actively using drugs. Both Savanna and Donald were transported to the hospital for medical clearance. At the hospital, Donald agreed to a blood draw.
Donald was found guilty for 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Out-of-State Felon Possessing a Firearm, Resisting an Officer - Causing Soft Tissue Injury, and OWI (2nd). He was sentenced to 8 years in prison and 11 years of extended supervision. Donald was also required to pay $7,388 in restitution, and $4126 in fines.
This video is for educational purposes only.
