Vehicle fled after stop for expired dealer plate, Newport MN


During a traffic stop near 7th Street, a vehicle fled at high speed. The stop was due to an expired or possibly fraudulent dealer plate. The pursuit was discontinued shortly after the vehicle fled.
Audio|Source: Washington County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Vehicle in my traffic stop took off westbound near 7th Street at a high rate of speed.
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I discontinued pursuit immediately from the holiday.
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Reason for the stop was expired dealer in transit plate, likely fraudulent.
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White male driver, white female passenger, continuing westbound near 7th Street at high rate.
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Location mentioned:
7th St, Newport, MN 55055
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