Man who drove away from police, leading to a standoff, sentenced to nearly 9 years in prison

A man accused of having a standoff with the police in north Minneapolis, was sentenced to over eight years in prison on Tuesday.

Charles Henry Foss, 35, was convicted of first-degree burglary and fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, receiving a 105-month sentence (8.75 years). Additional charges against Foss, including four second-degree assault charges and another first-degree burglary charge, were dismissed.

Foss’ charges were placed against him after he was allegedly spotted in a stolen vehicle on July 30. The vehicle, which police attempted to pull over, fled.

A helicopter was flown to track Foss’ vehicle and though multiple attempts were made to stop the vehicle, Foss continued to evade capture for some time.

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He eventually drove into an alley, where the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office was able to box the vehicle in. Foss left the vehicle and entered a nearby house, where he reportedly grabbed a knife and threatened the occupants.

Following a three-hour standoff, Foss surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody.
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