Perham Man Charged After High-Speed Chase in Detroit Lakes
Cody Allen Willson, 37, faces fleeing, drug and stolen-property charges in an August 15 pursuit.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 17, 2026, 7:11 p.m. ET
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Aug 17, 2026, 7:56 p.m. ET
Perham Man Charged After High-Speed Chase in Detroit Lakes
Cody Allen Willson, 37, of Perham, has been charged with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, fifth-degree drug possession and felony possession of stolen property.
Prosecutors say Willson drove a stolen 1997 blue Chevrolet GMT in Detroit Lakes on Saturday, August 15, speeding at about 70 mph on U.S. Highway 10 and continuing onto rural roads, leading deputies on a high-speed chase.
Deputies say they found ripped plastic baggies, about 7.13 grams of suspected meth and several needles in the SUV. Documents say Willson admitted to using meth.
The case is at the charging stage and has not been decided. The charges are allegations, and Willson is presumed innocent.
Aug 17, 2026, 7:11 p.m. ETFirst report
Perham Man Charged Following High-Speed Chase in Detroit Lakes
A 37-year-old Perham man, Cody Allen Willson, was charged following a high-speed pursuit in Detroit Lakes on Saturday, August 15, 2026. According to Valley News Live, Willson faces charges of felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, fifth-degree drug possession, and felony possession of stolen property. The legal proceedings remain open and undecided. Charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Prosecutors allege that Willson drove a stolen 1997 blue Chevrolet GMT at speeds of about 70 mph on U.S. Highway 10 before continuing onto rural roads while leading deputies on a chase, Valley News Live reported. Deputies said they found ripped plastic baggies, about 7.13 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and several needles in the SUV. Documents state that Willson admitted to using methamphetamine. The case remains open and developing.
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