On November 26, 2020, at approximately 3:03 a.m., officers of the Grand Forks Police Department located a 2009 Saturn Outlook at Demers Ave and 42nd Street. The vehicle matched the description of a vehicle driven by a suspect who had left the scene of a call for service in the 4200-block of 5th Ave N. The vehicle ran the red light at that intersection and officers attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop and drove to the area of the 2500 block of Knight Drive, where the driver stopped and fled on foot. Officers apprehended the suspect a short distance from there. The driver was identified as being Cordero Foster (7/1/91).
The suspect vehicle was involved in collisions with fixed objects at 11th Ave S. and S. 42nd St. and 14th Ave. S. and S. Columbia Rd., striking a parking bollard and street sign, respectively. The vehicle also struck a parked car in the parking lot in the 2500 block of Knight Dr.
Foster was charged with fleeing in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, refusal to halt, driving under the influence, and driving under suspension.
Special thanks to Altru Paramedics for their assistance on the scene. If anyone has any additional information on the above matter, please contact the Grand Forks Police Department at 701-787-8000.
