Man arrested for DWI, fleeing police

Published 11:26 am Monday, March 18, 2013

A 25-year-old Albert Lea man was arrested Sunday night after he reportedly led police on a short chase in western Albert Lea.

Police arrested Micah Ray Bader, 25, for fourth-degree driving while intoxicated and felony fleeing police.

According to reports, an officer first noticed Bader speeding south on First Avenue at 11:48 p.m. and turned around to follow him. Bader allegedly began driving at a high-rate of speed, turning first on Janson Street, then south onto Third Avenue. From Third Avenue, he reportedly turned west onto Front Street and then south onto Fourth Avenue, where police said Bader almost rolled his Jeep.

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Shortly after, he stopped the vehicle.

How fast Bader was reportedly driving was not available as of press time.