West St. Paul Man Charged with Fleeing Police, Providing False Name
Published: April 13th 2026
WEST SAINT PAUL: A man has been charged in Dakota County District Court with felony fleeing a peace officer and a misdemeanor count of providing false information to police following an April 9, 2026 incident in West St. Paul.
Jacob Robert Meyer (DOB: 06/29/1986) is charged with one count of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle under Minnesota Statute 609.487.3, a felony punishable by up to three years and one day in prison and/or a $1,500 to $5,000 fine. He is also charged with providing false information to police under Minnesota Statute 609.506.1, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $300 to $1,000 fine.
According to the criminal complaint, an officer with the West St. Paul Police Department was conducting traffic enforcement when he observed a vehicle bearing Minnesota license plate ZXC334. The officer determined that the registered owner of the vehicle, Meyer, had a revoked driving status and an active felony warrant out of Ramsey County (case number 62-CR-25-8222).
The officer initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle did not pull over. Instead, the driver signaled a turn and continued driving. The complaint states the officer followed, believing the driver may stop in a less congested area, but the vehicle made additional turns and began to accelerate.
During the pursuit, the officer activated a spotlight and changed the tone of the siren in an effort to gain the driver’s attention. The complaint notes there was little to no other traffic present for the majority of the pursuit.
According to the complaint, the vehicle eventually stopped at a residence and the driver exited. The officer ordered the driver to approach and asked if he was the registered owner. The driver allegedly denied being the owner and stated his name was “Luke,” later providing the last name “Meyer.”
The complaint states the driver claimed he did not see the officer due to cabinets inside the vehicle. He subsequently admitted his identity as Jacob Robert Meyer and was taken into custody without further incident.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.