Scott County Jail Booking Photo
Published: October 19th 2026.
SHAKOPEE MN - A 41-year-old Shakopee woman faces five criminal charges, including felony fleeing a peace officer and two gross misdemeanors, following an October 16 incident on Highway 169, according to a criminal complaint filed in Scott County District Court.
Fathiya Abdullahi Hassan, 41, of Shakopee, has been charged with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI for refusing a court-ordered chemical test, misdemeanor DWI involving cannabis, misdemeanor driving after cancellation and gross misdemeanor obstructing legal process.
According to the statement of probable cause, Minnesota State Patrol troopers received a driving complaint around 10:53 p.m. regarding a Chevrolet Malibu swerving between lanes and traveling at low speeds on southbound Highway 169 near Marschall Road in Shakopee.
A trooper subsequently located the vehicle and observed it drifting onto the shoulder while traveling below the posted speed limit. The complaint alleges Hassan failed to stop after the trooper activated emergency lights and a siren.
A second trooper joined the pursuit and positioned a squad vehicle ahead of Hassan's vehicle, eventually bringing it to a stop.
Prosecutors allege Hassan repeatedly refused commands to exit the vehicle and physically resisted troopers' attempts to remove her. She was subsequently removed from the vehicle, handcuffed and placed in a squad car.
During a search of the vehicle, troopers reportedly discovered several empty containers labeled THC, along with THC gummies and empty pre-rolled cannabis cigarette containers.
Hassan was transported to St. Francis Hospital, where authorities obtained a search warrant for a blood sample. According to the complaint, Hassan continued yelling while the trooper attempted to explain the warrant and was deemed to have refused the court-ordered test.
Authorities subsequently transported Hassan to the Scott County Jail. A review of state records indicated her Minnesota driver's license had been canceled.
The felony fleeing charge carries a maximum possible sentence of three years and one day in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. The remaining charges carry additional potential penalties.
All allegations are based on the criminal complaint. Hassan is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.