An Albert Lea man who allegedly led officers on a chase that reached speeds of 115 mph last month pleaded not guilty Thursday in Freeborn County District Court.

William Michael Oleson, 30, is charged with fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, gross misdemeanor driving after cancellation and giving false information to a police officer.

Oleson reportedly drove on South Broadway Avenue at speeds approaching 94 mph, passed a car at 85 mph in a 30 mph zone, passed under Interstate 35 at more than 90 mph while a semi approached a stop sign, and failed to stop for numerous stop signs during the chase, which began as a traffic stop.

He allegedly continued through S-curves while traveling north to Glenville during the chase, forcing a vehicle to the shoulder of the road, and crossing into the opposing lane of travel in a no-passing zone while traveling 70 mph.

Court documents state Oleson was able to evade stop sticks twice, and an Albert Lea officer at one point had to make an evasive maneuver for safety.

The chase allegedly lasted 40 minutes, covered approximately 47 miles in Freeborn County and went through Albert Lea, Glenville, Hayward and Emmons. Stop sticks deployed by officers reportedly ended the pursuit a short distance later west of Emmons. Oleson had a .065 blood-alcohol content after he arrived at the Freeborn County jail.

A plea hearing in the case is scheduled for Thursday. Oleson was placed on probation for up to seven years for driving while intoxicated in a separate case. He received a stayed sentence of four years in prison, and he will have to follow numerous court requirements.