Grand Forks deputies arrest man after pursuit into open field

Trenton Jacob Kary faces multiple charges after fleeing traffic stop and getting stuck in field

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:25pm

An extreme close-up photograph of a car's damaged side mirror, capturing the texture and material details in dramatic lighting to conceptually illustrate the aftermath of a pursuit.A damaged car part serves as a stark reminder of the risks and consequences of reckless driving incidents.Grand Forks Today

The Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested after a pursuit on Sunday afternoon. Officers responded to a report of a reckless driver on Highway 2 near the Grand Forks International Airport. The driver, Trenton Jacob Kary, initially pulled over but then fled the traffic stop. Kary's vehicle became stuck in an open field, and he was arrested after getting stuck a second time and after officers deployed irritants into the cab.

Why it matters

Pursuits and reckless driving can endanger public safety, and this incident highlights the need for law enforcement to respond quickly to such reports and apprehend suspects before they can cause harm.

The details

According to the sheriff's office, Kary initially pulled over when officers responded to the reckless driving report, but then fled the traffic stop. His vehicle became stuck in an open field, and he was arrested after getting stuck a second time and after officers deployed irritants into the cab.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon.

The players

Trenton Jacob Kary

The man arrested after the pursuit and who faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, as well as citations for open container and speeding.

Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the reckless driving report and apprehended the suspect.

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What’s next

Kary will face a judge to answer the charges against him.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of law enforcement quickly responding to reports of reckless driving to protect public safety and apprehend suspects before they can cause further harm.