Barnes County   (NDHP)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol states that  a report of a stolen 2019 Toyota Highlander was taken in Valley City Saturday, around 9:28 PM. GPS on the vehicle was used and around 10:09 PM,

A Trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop westbound on Interstate 94 MM 302 at Oriska. The vehicle didn’t stop and was pursued by Troopers and Barnes County Sheriff’s Deputy. The pursuit continued 8 miles westbound on I 94 from the Oriska exit to the off ramp at MM 294 to Valley City. The driver stopped the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.

31 year old, Matthew Hough  of Valey City, ND, was taken into custody for; fleeing a police officer, Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, multiple drug charges, Driving under suspension and a DOCR warrant.

There were no injuries to the Officers involved or Hough during this incident.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol was assisted Barnes County Sheriff’s Department and Valley City Police Department.