Michael Vincent McCluskey

On June 7, 2026, officers with the Robbinsdale Police Department conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle near 27th Ave N and West Broadway, Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The driver and sole occupant was identified as MICHAEL VINCENT MCCLUSKEY, Defendant. While speaking with Defendant the officer observed a strong odor of a consumed alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. Defendant's eyes were bloodshot and watery and his speech was slurred. Defendant claimed he did not have anything to drink.

Defendant's license was valid with an ignition interlock restriction. When directed to step out of the vehicle to perform field sobriety testing, Defendant stated that he was not going to get out of the car and felt he was being threatened and picked on. Defendant put his vehicle in drive and fled the traffic stop. The vehicle traveled onto Interstate 94 and into Minneapolis. Officers at times reached over 100 MPH during the pursuit. Defendant's vehicle eventually crashed into the CenterPoint Energy parking lot located at [ADDRESS REDACTED], crashing through two fences and becoming stuck in a grove of trees.

The pursuit went for approximately 15 miles. Defendant exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers eventually took Defendant into custody. On his person officers observed a firearm holster and a loaded magazine. A loaded firearm was located in Defendant's vehicle, and he told officers he had a permit to carry. Officers did not observe an ignition interlock device in the vehicle. Defendant submitted to a PBT which read.06 BAC. Defendant is in custody.