On 01/29/2026 at 00:16, Jordan Police Officers were on patrol westbound on 2nd Street West at a red traffic light at the intersection of Hwy 169 in the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota. The officer saw a silver 2011 Chevy Equinox, Mn No. GXN023, fail to stop at a red light. The vehicle then drove away at a high rate of speed through a construction zone, where traffic was reduced to one lane. The officer estimated the vehicle's speed at 100 mph. The officer was travelling at 107 mph without gaining on the Vehicle.
The officer saw the vehicle drive into the right-hand side ditch and after driving about 1,000 feet in the ditch, the vehicle became stuck and stopped. The driver was ordered out of the vehicle and was identified as Matthew Richard Schooler, [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter the Defendant. The Defendant's vehicle was searched, and officers found an opened and empty single serve Fireball whiskey, located on the floor of the front passenger side of the vehicle. While speaking with the Defendant, the officer smelled the strong odor of a consumed alcoholic beverage, his eyes to be watery, and his speech to be slurred and slow.
The Defendant was arrested for Fleeing and DWI. The Defendant was taken to the Jordan Police Department. The officer read the breath test advisory to the Defendant. The Defendant asked to call an attorney. The Defendant was provided with his cell phone and multiple directories. The Defendant was unable to contact his specific attorney. When told he could call another attorney, he continued to call the same attorney. After 28 minutes of the Defendant repeatedly dialing the same number and going to voice mail, the officer told the Defendant his attorney time was ended.
When asked to take the DMT breath test, the Defendant refused to take a breath test. The Defendant was deemed to have refused. The Defendant was taken to the Scott County Jail. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.49, intentional failure to appear for duly scheduled court appearances may result in additional criminal charges, and in addition to any arrest warrant that may otherwise be issued by the Court.
