Mandan man arrested following pursuit on I-94 in Cass County

 

A Mandan man was arrested for multiple charges after a pursuit occurred just after 7:30 p.m. along I-94 on Saturday evening.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says troopers located a stolen Chevy pickup on I-94 westbound at mile marker 342. Troopers attempted to stop the pickup on a traffic stop, but the pickup failed to stop and a pursuit ensued across I-94.

The pickup reached speeds up to 100 miles per hour.

When the pickup exited I-94 at mile marker 331 at Casselton, the driver drove through the intersection, the vehicle went into the northwest ditch, where it got stuck in a sloth.

The driver, identified as 35-year-old Jason Schaan, of Mandan, was removed from the vehicle without incident and placed under arrest. Schaan faces charges of possession on a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, possession of stolen vehicle and possession of controlled substance (personal use) and theft of property.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the pursuit.

According to the Highway Patrol, Cass County Sheriff’s Department deputies are currently investigating the stolen vehicle. Additional charges may be filed against Schaan in relation to the stolen vehicle.