Rochester Man Sentenced to 46 Months After Police Chase
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man has been sent to prison for a felony DWI conviction involving a police chase that ended when he crashed into a local restaurant.
Rochester Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison
Thirty-six-year-old Sebastijan Mileusnich was sentenced this week to 46 months in prison. He was given credit for the 111 days he has already served in jail since his arrest earlier this year.
Mileusnich Pleaded Guilty to Felony DWI
Mileusnich entered into a plea agreement in June and admitted to the felony DWI charge. In exchange, Olmsted County prosecutors dropped a felony fleeing police charge.
Police Chase Began After Red-Light Violation
The criminal complaint in the case alleged that Mileusnich was observed by a Rochester police officer driving through a red light at the intersection of Civic Center Drive and 11th Avenue Northwest on the evening of February 20. The officer also reported that Mileusnich nearly caused multiple collisions when he stopped in the middle of the busy intersection.
Speeds Reached 70 MPH During Pursuit
When the officer activated the emergency lights on the squad car, the court document says Mileusnich responded by speeding westbound on Civic Center Drive while swerving around other vehicles and having difficulty staying on the road. The pursuing officer indicated that speeds reached 70 mph during the pursuit before Mileusnich turned onto 16th Street Southwest.
Chase Ended With Crash Into Restaurant
Seconds later, he failed to navigate a curve. His vehicle then hit a curb, went airborne, and crashed into a road sign and a light pole before striking the outside wall of a nearby restaurant.
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