Ayleen Esmeralda Portillo

On March 8, 2026, at approximately 11:00 P.M., officers were located at Old Shakopee Road and Highway 77 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, when they observed two vehicles traveling at approximately 85 mph. Officers then activated their emergency lights and sirens on their marked squad car to conduct a traffic stop and got behind an Infinity and noted the license plate. The Infiniti then slowed to 70 mph and then accelerated at speeds of greater than 100 mph. Officers then terminated their pursuit. Subsequent investigation revealed that the listed owner of the Infinity was Ayleen Esmerelda Portillo, hereafter defendant.

Officers called a listed number for the defendant and spoke with her. Defendant admitted that she owned the vehicle and that she was driving during the fleeing incident. She admitted that she saw the flashing lights behind her and should have stopped, but that her and the other car were racing. She apologized and admitted that it was her fault. The State is asking to summons the defendant to Court.