Fillmore County District Court

On September 1, John Paul Fann, 26, of Rushford, Minn., appeared before Fillmore County District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.  Fann is charged with Fleeing Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years one day in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both.  On or about September 1, the defendant allegedly was observed driving at a very fast speed by a Rushford Police Officer.   Defendant did allegedly flee said officer in a motor vehicle.  Defendant was allegedly under the influence and has two previous DUI convictions.