Hastings Woman Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Deputy, Admitting Methamphetamine Use
Published: June 10th, 2026
DAKOTA COUNTY MN: Hastings woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Dakota County after authorities say she led deputies on a pursuit through rural Dakota County before being arrested in Cannon Falls and admitting to recent methamphetamine use.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County District Court, BETHANY ARIANA EMANUELSON, 32, has been charged with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while impaired.
According to the complaint, at approximately 1:30 p.m. on June 9, 2026, a Dakota County Sheriff's Office deputy was patrolling near the intersection of 295th Street West and Gaylord Avenue in Randolph Township when he observed a white pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed.
The deputy allegedly recorded the vehicle traveling 72 mph in a 55 mph zone and turned around to conduct a traffic stop. Prosecutors say the driver initially slowed after the deputy activated emergency lights near 292nd Street and Felton Avenue but then accelerated and continued driving after the squad's siren was activated.
The complaint states the truck traveled north on Felton Avenue before continuing toward Cannon Falls on Highway 52. Deputies pursued the vehicle for approximately five minutes before another officer deployed stop sticks. Authorities allege the truck drove over the stop sticks but continued for about another minute before stopping on a residential road in Cannon Falls.
Deputies identified the driver as Emanuelson, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
According to court documents, deputies observed that Emanuelson appeared unsteady on her feet and was sweating profusely during the arrest. A records check allegedly revealed that her driver's license was revoked and that she had active warrants.
During a search of the vehicle, deputies reportedly found alcohol-related items, including bottles of alcohol, as well as a marijuana pipe in the driver's-side door. Investigators also allegedly located two glass pipes commonly used to smoke methamphetamine, including one containing a dime-sized rock-like substance, according to the complaint.
The complaint states Emanuelson agreed to perform field sobriety tests and that her performance indicated possible impairment. Prosecutors say she admitted to recently using methamphetamine.
After being transported to the Dakota County Jail, Emanuelson allegedly admitted she had been speeding. Deputies later obtained a search warrant for a blood sample, which was collected at a hospital. Laboratory testing results were still pending when the complaint was filed.
Emanuelson is charged with one count of felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and one count of fourth-degree driving while impaired while under the influence of a controlled substance.
The charges are allegations, and Emanuelson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.