03-04-2025
New Rockford man to serve four years for fleeing from Grand Forks County law enforcement
Apr. 2—GRAND FORKS — A New Rockford man was recently ordered to serve four years in prison for charges arising from a May 2024 incident during which he fled from Grand Forks County law enforcement.
Kyle Kahalehili Maez-Schaack, 32, pleaded guilty to his five criminal charges Friday, March 28. Among them are three Class C felonies: reckless endangerment showing extreme indifference, fleeing a police officer and criminal mischief causing damage between $2,000 and $10,000.
His remaining charges are Class A misdemeanor driving under suspension and Class B misdemeanor refusal to halt.
A press release was issued by the Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office following Maez-Schaack's May 23, 2024, arrest.
A deputy initiated a traffic stop on a red Dodge Charger just after 4 a.m. for crossing the center line. The vehicle stopped briefly, then took off, fleeing from law enforcement at a high rate of speed, at times exceeding 100 mph, the release said.
The vehicle ultimately crashed into a parked vehicle and the driver — later identified as Maez-Schaack — fled on foot. He was apprehended within two hours.
Maez-Schaack has a lengthy record, with more than 30 arrests throughout his adult life, according to the release. At sentencing, he was deemed a habitual offender, which is a status that allows for harsher penalties.
Though Class C felonies traditionally have maximum five-year sentences, Maez-Schaack was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Six years were suspended, leaving four to serve with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
After release, he will be on supervised probation for two years. If he violates any conditions during this time, he will be at risk of serving the remaining six years in prison.
He has credit for 291 days served.
