Cass County, ND – A vehicle pursuit that began at the Pembina Port of Entry on Interstate 29 ended safely in Cass County on Wednesday after North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers intervened to stop a motorist who allegedly fled from U.S. Border Patrol.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the incident started when a driver failed to stop at the border and continued southbound on I-29. Border Patrol requested assistance as the vehicle continued at high speeds through northeastern North Dakota.
Troopers deployed tire deflation devices near Grand Forks, which damaged the suspect’s tires and reduced the vehicle’s ability to continue fleeing. During this portion of the pursuit, officials said the driver allegedly crossed the median and briefly traveled northbound in the southbound lanes of I-29, creating a significant risk for oncoming motorists.
According to authorities, troopers then executed a controlled intervention to bring the pursuit to a safe stop on the north end of Cass County. No injuries were reported, and the roadway remained open following the incident.
The suspect, described by officials as a female resident of Ontario, was taken into custody without further incident. She is being charged under North Dakota state law for allegedly fleeing from law enforcement and reckless endangerment.
Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the suspect’s identity or the reasons behind the attempted border evasion. The investigation remains ongoing.
Residents traveling along I-29 during the chase reported seeing troopers positioned at multiple interchanges, though traffic impacts were minimal once the vehicle was stopped.
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