Samuel Platt. (OTCDF)
Fergus Falls, MN – A man was arrested for driving while under the influence after speeding through a construction zone and fleeing law enforcement.
Otter Tail County prosecutors say that at around 1:50 a.m. Monday (June 30th), a state trooper was on I-94 near Fergus Falls when they came across a pickup going 90 miles per hour in a construction zone. The trooper initiated a traffic stop, but the pickup driver, later identified as 35-year-old Samuel Wayne Platt of Solway, attempted to flee. The trooper says they terminated the pursuit after Platt passed a semi by going into the oncoming lane.
Once out of the construction zone, the trooper caught up to the pickup and continued pursuit. Court documents say the pickup began smoking and slowed down to 40 miles per hour, at which point the trooper executed a PIT maneuver and stopped the truck.
After initially ignoring commands, Platt got out of the vehicle was taken into custody. At one point, prosecutors say he resisted putting a new set of handcuffs on and attempted to pull away from the trooper and another officer, and was escorted to the ground.
The trooper noted multiple signs of controlled substance use both during and after the pursuit. Court documents also show that the status of Platt’s license is revoked.
Platt has been charged with fleeing law enforcement, 2nd and 3rd degree DWI, obstructing the legal process, driving with a revoked license, and other petty misdemeanors. He made his first court appearance on Tuesday (July 2nd.)
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