On January 31, 2026, at approximately 11:49 P.M., Austin Police Department Officer Huderle was on patrol traveling eastbound on Oakland Ave East, Austin, Mower County, MN, when he observed a white Lexus SUV driving westbound on Oakland Ave E. He noticed the vehicle appeared to be driving above the posted speed limit of 30 mph. He activated his radar and observed the vehicle to be traveling 42 mph as it crossed 4th St. East. Huderle turned around and got behind the vehicle as it came to a stop at a red light at Oakland Ave and Main Street.
When the light turned green, Huderle activated his emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle drove slowly through the intersection into the 100 block of Oakland Ave West. It continued through the next block and then the driver turned on his right-turn signal. As the vehicle turned, the driver suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. The vehicle sped north, running through five stop signs and actively evading Huderle. Due to the danger of the pursuit, Huderle deactivated his lights and began to search the area for the vehicle.
Other officers also began to search for it. Officer Bradley located the vehicle driving south on 8th St. NE, approximately 4 minutes later. The vehicle was spotted at a high rate of speed through different intersections. Near Oakland Ave W and 1st St. NE, the driver, later identified as Mateo Pedro Tiburcios Rodas, DOB/042700, hereinafter the defendant, ditched the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers chased him down and took him into custody. Officers could smell the odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the defendant.
He was taken to the Mower County Jail and read his Miranda rights. The language line was used to facilitate communication. The defendant indicated that he fled from law enforcement because he believed they were ICE. The units used in the pursuit and attempt to locate the defendant were marked Austin Police Department vehicles. The defendant was asked if he had consumed any alcoholic beverages and he indicated three glasses of champagne. The defendant agreed to perform some standard field sobriety tests.
He had 6 of 6 clues in the HGN test. The defendant was read the implied consent advisory. He stated he understood and wanted to speak to an attorney. The defendant was given time to contact an attorney. After that time, the defendant agreed to take the breath test. The result of the test was.15 BAC. A review of the defendant's record reveals two recent implied consent revocations for DWI, one on 10/12/25 for an offense on 9/28/25 (50-CR-25-1936) and one on 12/20/25 for an offense dated 12-6-25 (50-CR-25-2630). The defendant's driving privileges are also revoked.
