85-CR-18-649 Filed in Third Judicial District Court

4/2/2018 10:37:11 AM
Winona County, MN

State of Minnesota District Court
County of Winona 3rd Judicial District
Prosecutor File No. 59384
Court File No. 85-CR-18-649

State of Minnesota, COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Order of Detention
vs.
MICHAEL DAVID KRONEBUSCH    DOB: 01/13/1976
807 West 10th Street
Winona, MN 55987
Defendant.

The Complainant submits this complaint to the Court and states that there is probable cause to believe
Defendant committed the following offense(s):
COUNT I
Charge: Assault in the Second Degree - Dangerous Weapon
Minnesota Statute: 609.222.1, with reference to:  609.222.1
Maximum Sentence: 7 years in prison and a $14,000 fine
Offense Level: Felony
Offense Date (on or about): 03/31/2018
Control #(ICR#): 18005983
Charge Description: On or about March 31, 2017, within Winona County, Minnesota, Michael David
Kronebusch assaulted another (victim 1) with a dangerous weapon, to wit: a motor vehicle.
COUNT II
Charge: Assault in the Second Degree - Dangerous Weapon
Minnesota Statute: 609.222.1, with reference to:  609.222.1
Maximum Sentence: 7 years in prison and a $14,000 fine
Offense Level: Felony
Offense Date (on or about): 03/31/2018
Control #(ICR#): 18005983
Charge Description: On or about March 31, 2017, within Winona County, Minnesota, Michael David
Kronebusch assaulted another (victim 2) with a dangerous weapon, to wit: a motor vehicle.
COUNT III
Charge: Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle
Minnesota Statute: 609.487.3, with reference to:  609.487.3
Maximum Sentence: 3 years and 1 day in prison and a $5,000 fine
Offense Level: Felony
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Offense Date (on or about): 03/31/2018 4/2/2018 10:37:11 AM
Winona County, MN
Control #(ICR#): 18005983
Charge Description: On or about March 31, 2017, within Winona County, Minnesota, Michael David
Kronebusch, by means of a motor vehicle fled or attempts to flee a peace officer who was acting in the
lawful discharge of an official duty, and knew or should have reasonably known the same to be a peace
officer.
COUNT IV
Charge: Receiving Stolen Property
Minnesota Statute: 609.53.1, with reference to:  609.52.3(2)
Maximum Sentence: 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine
Offense Level: Felony
Offense Date (on or about): 03/31/2018
Control #(ICR#): 18005983
Charge Description: On or about March 31, 2017, within Winona County, Minnesota, Michael David
Kronebusch, did receive, possess, transfer, buy or conceal any stolen property or property obtained by
robbery, knowing or having reason to know the property was stolen or obtained by robbery.

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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE 4/2/2018 10:37:11 AM
Winona County, MN

 
On or about March 30, 2018, Winona Police took a report of a stolen semi-tractor. The tractor was
identified as a 1995 Freightliner, white in color with certain writing on the sides. On March 31, 2017, at
approximately 12:26 a.m., a Winona Police Officer was on routine patrol near the intersection of 5th Street
and Orrin Street, in the City of Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, when he observed a semi-tractor
matching the description of the one reported stolen the day before. The officer noticed the semi-tractor did
not have a rear plate displayed. The officer then attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle by activating the
squad lights and siren.

The semi-tractor did not pull over when the officer attempted to make the traffic stop and subsequently
increased speed and then turned westbound onto 6th Street heading toward Goodview. It was clear to
officers that they were now in pursuit of the semi-tractor. As the semi-tractor traveled through Goodview,
Winona County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop the pursuit by laying stop sticks. Many squad cars with
lights and sirens activated continued to pursue the semi-tractor though Minnesota City, Rollingstone, Elba,
St. Charles and Lewiston. Once outside of Lewiston, the semi-tractor traveled Eastbound on Dutchman
Crossing and then southbound onto Rolling Hills Road. The semi-tractor then went over a set of railroad
tracks and stalled out on an incline. During the pursuit, the tractor disobeyed many rules of the road,
including driving over the centerline, running stop signs, speeding, throwing items like clothing out the
windows, etc. During the pursuit, officers deployed stop sticks approximately six times in many different
locations along the route. The semi-tractor trailer drove at speeds varying from 0 to approximately 68 mph
throughout the pursuit.

While the semi-tractor was being pursued on Highway 61 near Minnesota City, a Winona PD squad
traveled alongside the semi-tractor in an effort to see who was driving. The officer radioed that the driver
was wearing a blue face mask/hat. While the officer was traveling alongside, the driver of the semi-tractor
suddenly swerved to the left in what appeared to be an effort to ram the squad car off the road. It was clear
to the officer in the squad that this was a deliberate attempt to hit his squad and run him off the road. On
Highway 248, the semi-tractor at one point appeared as though it was going to stop. Once it did stop, it
suddenly reversed and backed up rapidly into the front end of a Winona PD squad car stopped several car
lengths behind it. Once the tractor rammed the front end of the squad, it continued to spin the tires in
reverse as though it was going to travel up and over the squad. The officer in that squad feared for his
safety when the semi-tractor was ramming his squad.

At the end of the pursuit, the semi-tractor again rammed into the front of a squad car. The actual pursuit
went on for nearly 50 miles and lasted over an hour. At approximately 1:26 a.m., officers converged on the
front of the semi and ended up breaking the driver's side window out. The driver, later identified as Michael
David Kronebusch, date of birth 01/13/1976 (hereinafter “Defendant”) was still wearing the blue face mask.
Defendant resisted attempts to come out on his own and ultimately had to be tased and pulled out of the
semi-tractor. As he was thrown out of the semi-tractor, he continued to resist and officers.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.49., intentional failure to appear for duly scheduled
court appearances may result in additional criminal charges, and in addition to any arrest warrant that may
otherwise be issued by the Court.

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SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS 4/2/2018 10:37:11 AM
Winona County, MN

Complainant requests that Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of release, be:
(1) arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court; or
(2) detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said Defendant otherwise
be dealt with according to law.
Complainant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and
correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116; Minn. R. Crim. P. 2.01, subds. 1, 2.

Complainant Richard H Koop Electronically Signed:

investigator 04/02/2018 10:05 AM
201 W 3rd Street winona County,  Minnesota
Winona, MN 55987
Badge: 432

Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this complaint.

Prosecuting Attorney Andrew M LeTourneau Electronically Signed:

171 W 3rd St 04/02/2018 09:59 AM
Winona, MN 55987-3166
(507) 457-6310

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FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE 4/2/2018 10:37:11 AM
Winona County, MN
From the above sworn facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental sworn testimony, I, the Issuing Officer, have
determined that probable cause exists to support, subject to bail or conditions of release where applicable, Defendant’s arrest
or other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant’s appearance in court, or Defendant’s detention, if already in custody,
pending further proceedings. Defendant is therefore charged with the above-stated offense(s).

SUMMONS
THEREFORE YOU, THE DEFENDANT, ARE SUMMONED to appear on ________ ___, _____ at _____ AM/PM
before the above-named court at 171 W 3rd Street, Winona, MN 55987 to answer this complaint.

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this SUMMONS, a WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST shall be issued.

WARRANT
To the Sheriff of the above-named county; or other person authorized to execute this warrant: I order, in the name of the State
of Minnesota, that the Defendant be apprehended and arrested without delay and brought promptly before the court (if in
session), and if not, before a Judge or Judicial Officer of such court without unnecessary delay, and in any event not later than
36 hours after the arrest or as soon as such Judge or Judicial Officer is available to be dealt with according to law.

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X ORDER OF DETENTION
Since the Defendant is already in custody, I order, subject to bail or conditions of release, that the Defendant continue to be
detained pending further proceedings.

Bail:  $
Conditions of Release:  

This complaint, duly subscribed and sworn to or signed under penalty of perjury, is issued by the undersigned Judicial Officer
as of the following date: April 2, 2018.

Judicial Officer Nancy Buytendorp Electronically Signed: 04/02/2018 10:29 AM

District Court Judge

Sworn testimony has been given before the Judicial Officer by the following witnesses:
 

COUNTY OF WINONA
STATE OF MINNESOTA

State of Minnesota
Plaintiff LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETURN OF SERVICE
I hereby Certify and Return that I have served a copy of this Order of
vs. Detention upon the Defendant herein named.
Signature of Authorized Service Agent:
Michael David Kronebusch
Defendant

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DEFENDANT FACT SHEET 4/2/2018 10:37:11 AM
Winona County, MN

Name: Michael David Kronebusch
DOB: 01/13/1976
Address: 807 West 10th Street
Winona, MN 55987

Alias Names/DOB:
SID: MN12FL1753
Height:
Weight:
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Gender: MALE
Race:
Fingerprints Required per Statute: Yes
Fingerprint match to Criminal History Record: Yes
Driver's License #: X014276123105   (MN)
Alcohol Concentration:

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STATUTE AND OFFENSE GRID 4/2/2018 10:37:11 AM
Winona County, MN

Cnt Statute Offense Statute Nbrs and Descriptions Offense MOC GOC Controlling Case

Nbr Type Date(s) Level Agencies Numbers

1 Charge 3/31/2018 609.222.1 Felony A2447 N MN0850200 18005983

Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous
Weapon
  Penalty 3/31/2018 609.222.1 Felony A2447 N MN0850200 18005983
Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous
Weapon

2 Charge 3/31/2018 609.222.1 Felony A2447 N MN0850200 18005983

Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous
Weapon
  Penalty 3/31/2018 609.222.1 Felony A2447 N MN0850200 18005983
Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous
Weapon

3 Charge 3/31/2018 609.487.3 Felony E2700 N MN0850200 18005983

Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor
Vehicle
  Penalty 3/31/2018 609.487.3 Felony E2700 N MN0850200 18005983
Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor
Vehicle

4 Charge 3/31/2018 609.53.1 Felony Q112C N MN0850200 18005983

Receiving Stolen Property
  Penalty 3/31/2018 609.52.3(2) Felony Q112C N MN0850200 18005983
Theft-Value over $5,000 or Trade
Secret, Explosive, Controlled
Substance I or II