UPDATED: Man Attempts to Flee Police Following Domestic Disturbance, One Arrested
Updated - on July 23, 2024 at 11:20 AM.
EAGAN, MINNESOTA - According to the criminal complaint from the Dakota County Attorney’s Office, on the evening of July 21, 2024, the Eagan Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 1975 Rahncliff Court. The incident, reported at 9:59 p.m., involved Jacob William Charles Polston, who was seen leaving the area in a red Jeep Renegade as officers arrived on the scene.
According to the criminal complaint from the Dakota County Attorney's Office, the incident escalated when officers arrived and observed the suspect vehicle driving erratically. Polston, described as a bald, white male, attempted to evade the officers by driving over a small hill and sidewalk and back onto the street. Despite the officers' emergency lights and sirens, Polston continued to flee, running a red light and nearly causing a collision with another vehicle.
The pursuit continued through multiple business parking lots until officers successfully executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, bringing the vehicle to a stop approximately three minutes after the chase began. Polston initially refused to exit the vehicle and comply with officers' commands. Officers had to deploy less-lethal ammunition before Polston exited the vehicle, at which point he was arrested. A pocketknife was found on the ground where Polston exited the vehicle.
Polston's fiancé, who was with him during the incident, informed officers that she had come to Minnesota from Massachusetts, where Polston previously resided. She recounted that they had left a restaurant earlier after Polston yelled at staff and described his behavior and driving as erratic. She denied any physical assault had occurred.
While it was previously reported that Polston would be facing multiple felony charges, this latest criminal complaint shows that he is only being charged with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. This charge carries a maximum sentence of three years and one day in prison and/or a fine between $1,500 and $5,000. Court records show his bail was set at $40,000 without conditions and $30,000 with conditions.
Original story - EAGAN, MINNESOTA - According to the Eagan Police Department, on the evening of Sunday, July 21, 2024, the Eagan Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 1975 Rahncliff Court. The incident was reported around 9:59 p.m. and involved Jacob Polston, who was seen leaving the area in a vehicle as officers arrived on the scene.
Upon the arrival of law enforcement, Polston attempted to evade officers by fleeing in his vehicle. Polston was stopped when officers employed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver to bring the vehicle to a stop. Polston was subsequently apprehended without further incident.
Eagan officials have confirmed for us that Polston has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including felony fleeing in a motor vehicle, obstructing legal process, and a felony parole violation warrant. He is currently being held at the Dakota County Jail. Court records show his first court appearance is tomorrow in Hastings, Minnesota, around noon. The Burnsville Police Department, Apple Valley Police Department, and Minnesota State Patrol assisted the Eagan Police on this incident.
This article provides an overview of the allegations against Jacob Polston, detailing the charges, evidence, and potential legal outcomes. The community is reminded that charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Further updates on this case will depend on the progress of the legal proceedings.
Dakota County Jail
Written by: Will Wight
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