WINONA, Minn. – A 35-year-old Winona man fleeing police on a bicycle made a sharp turn and crashed. Dillon Joseph Hale wasn’t hurt, but he was arrested on an existing felony warrant involving a controlled substance. This was about 1:55 p.m. When arrested this time, Hale had 0.85 grams of meth rolled up a paper bill in a pocket, police said. The chase began near Mankato Avenue and Belleview Street when an officer recognized Hale as wanted on the warrant. He took off on the hike, the officer in pursuit in a squad car with emergency lights and siren. Hale crashed a block or so later.
Hale. New charges: Possession and fleeing.