A 30-year-old Apple Valley man is facing two felony counts after what police describe as a high-speed motorcycle chase in Eagan that hit about 107 mph and ended with the recovery of suspected cocaine, according to court documents.
The March 9 pursuit began at about 9:58 p.m. near the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Cliff Road, the criminal complaint states. Charging papers identify the rider as Jonathon Ceary Duncan of Apple Valley, who is accused of fifth-degree controlled-substance possession and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
As reported by Limitless Media News, prosecutors asked for bail to be set at $20,000 without conditions or $15,000 with conditions. A judge later ordered bail at $20,000 without conditions and $10,000 with conditions. Court records reviewed by Limitless show Duncan remained in custody at the Dakota County Jail at the time of publication. According to Limitless, the article on the case is based on a Dakota County criminal complaint and was written by William Wight.
Legal consequences
Under Minnesota law, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle is a felony under Minn. Stat. §609.487 that can carry a prison sentence of up to three years, with harsher penalties if a chase causes serious injury or death. Minnesota Statute §609.487 also allows for license revocation and affects how sentences are imposed…