A high-speed chase starting in Detroit Lakes ended with a Moorhead man facing multiple felony charges. Thirty-year-old Alan Steven Walker led officers from three agencies through Becker and Clay counties, hitting speeds of 110 miles per hour before being stopped by a PIT maneuver. Walker’s charges include fleeing police, DWI, and driving after his license was canceled as a safety risk. This incident reminds DL residents to stay alert and cautious when driving.
Story Summary: Alan Steven Walker, 30, of Moorhead faces three felony counts of fleeing a peace officer, gross misdemeanor charges of DWI, and driving with a canceled license after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase. The incident began on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes when a state trooper attempted a traffic stop for suspected cell phone use. Walker evaded multiple PIT maneuvers, drove 110 mph, and crossed into Clay County before finally being stopped. Authorities reported open alcohol in the vehicle and noted Walker refused blood and urine tests. His first court appearance was set for January 8th.
AP Citation: “Walker, Alan Steven: Moorhead Man Charged After Police Chase from Detroit Lakes into Clay County.” Detroit Lakes Tribune, January 8, 2025.