Rashard Jamal Ashmead

On May 6, 2026, Robbinsdale Police Department officers were patrolling a county road within the city of Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Officers observed two cars traveling in tandem at a high rate of speed. As the cars approached the stopped squad car, one of the vehicles abruptly slowed down. The other vehicle continued traveling at a high rate of speed. Officers pursued the continuing vehicle. As the officers activated their emergency lights, the vehicle continued to drive at a high rate of speed.

Officers noted that the vehicle made several turns at a high rate of speed, kicking up dirt/dust in the process. The vehicle continued to flee until it ultimately pulled off the highway into a residential area where it stopped. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as RASHARD JAMAL ASHMEAD, [DOB redacted], officers placed him under arrest for fleeing. In a post Miranda statement, Defendant stated that he was traveling approximately 70 miles per hour. The posted speed limit is 40 miles per hour.

Defendant further admitted that he did know the officer was coming after him when he turned on his lights. Defendant is currently in custody. The State requests this Complaint issue via Order of Detention.