On March 3, 2026, law enforcement was conducting speed enforcement in Rogers, Hennepin County, Minnesota when they noticed a dark pickup truck traveling eastbound on Interstate 94. The driver of the truck was later identified as Nicholas Jordan Hustoft, [DOB REDACTED] (Defendant herein). Law enforcement activated their radar on the Defendant’s vehicle and got a reading of 89 mph in a posted 70 mph zone. Law enforcement pulled onto the interstate and followed the Defendant. The Defendant’s vehicle was all over the road, driving between all 3 lanes and made numerous lane changes without using a turn signal.
Law enforcement caught up to Defendant’s truck and activated their emergency lights. The Defendant then accelerated and started pulling away from law enforcement and quickly changed lanes. Law enforcement then also activated their siren. Law enforcement continued to follow the Defendant and the Defendant did not pull over or stop. The Defendant continued driving for a few miles and eventually stopped in a residential driveway. The Defendant made additional attempts to avoid apprehension by law enforcement while in the driveway, but law enforcement was able to apprehend him.
After the Defendant was detained, law enforcement saw a black semi-automatic handgun laying on the passenger seat of Defendant’s truck on top of a handgun box. Law enforcement secured the firearm and learned it was a Springfield XD 9mm handgun with one round in the chamber. Law enforcement found additional gun magazines and ammunition in the truck. The Defendant does not have a valid permit to carry a pistol. Law enforcement noticed the Defendant's balance and demeanor appeared very off like someone under the influence of something.
Law enforcement noted the Defendant's speech was slurred and he didn't have the ability to walk in a normal fashion. Law enforcement also smelt the strong odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from the Defendant. Additionally, the Defendant's eyes were bloodshot and glossy. Law enforcement obtained a search warrant for the Defendant's blood. A blood draw was done and a blood sample was obtained. Results are pending. The Defendant has a prior DWI conviction dated 10/21/2020 in court file number 86-CR-20=3412. The Defendant is in custody.
