Troy William DruschRepeat

On May 13, 2026, Defendant Troy William Drusch ([DOB REDACTED]) failed to appear for court on ••-CR-••-••••, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On May 15, 2026, Anoka County Sheriff's Deputies were involved in an unrelated traffic stop at 147th Ave and Hanson Blvd in Andover, Anoka County, when Defendant drove past, stopped, and offered advice to the motorist while remaining in his vehicle. The officer recognized Defendant from prior contacts, and confirmed that his name was Troy. The officer, who was on foot outside of his squad, told Defendant that he had an active warrant and that he needed to exit the vehicle.

As soon as the officer told him this, Defendant took off, with such rapidity that the officer had to leap out of the way to avoid being struck by Defendant's vehicle. Body camera footage shows that this was a very close call, and if the officer had not dodged out of the way, he likely would have been hit. Defendant continued to accelerate away from police, and a pursuit ensued in excess of 80mph. Police followed him with lights and sirens activated, but Defendant did not stop, and swerved several times on the road in an attempt to evade capture.

Defendant headed southbound on Highway 65, but ended up in the northbound lane due to the erratic nature of his driving. He eventually corrected back to the southbound lane, but the pursuit was discontinued for public safety reasons. Defendant continued to drive at a high rate of speed even after the pursuit ended, and he was arrested in Ramsey County following an additional pursuit there. During the arrest process, Ramsey County officers found methamphetamine on his person, and Defendant was taken to the hospital after he claimed to have swallowed his drugs.

He is presently being held in the Ramsey County Jail, and a warrant is being requested to ensure he is transported here afterwards.