Byron Man Sentenced After Multiple Police Chases

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Byron man charged with fleeing from Rochester police in four separate incidents last summer has been sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Four Fleeing Incidents in One Month

According to felony criminal complaints filed in Olmsted County court, the incidents occurred between July 3 and August 3, 2025. All four incidents took place on Broadway and involved a motorcycle that did not have license plates.

Plea Agreement For Byron Man

The court documents state that 18-year-old Garin James Glessing was identified as the fleeing suspect in early August of last year and was charged with four counts of felony fleeing from police. He recently entered into a plea agreement and admitted to two of the charges.

Lane Splitting Used to Evade Police

Olmsted County court records say the first incident was reported on the night of July 3 when a Rochester police officer on patrol pulled up alongside Glessing at a stoplight along Broadway and recognized the motorcyclist as an individual who was involved in a prior driving complaint. When the officer attempted a traffic stop, the criminal complaint says Glessing sped out of sight after lane-splitting between two vehicles.

Popped a Wheelie in Front of Officer

Rochester police reported spotting the same motorcycle speeding and weaving in and out of traffic on North Broadway on the afternoon of July 13. While an officer and Glessing were stopped at a red light at Silver Lake Drive Northeast, the criminal complaint says he appeared to make a “come on” gesture at the officer and sped away after performing a wheelie when the traffic light turned green.

Nearly Hit Pedestrian

The criminal complaint says the third fleeing incident occurred on the night of July 25. It was alleged that Glessing nearly hit a pedestrian in the crosswalk at the intersection of North Broadway and 1st Street when he sped through a red light while eluding a Rochester police officer.

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The charges against Glessing state that the final fleeing incident was reported on the morning of August 3. The complaint says he was allegedly seen fleeing from another Rochester police officer while traveling northbound on North Broadway.

Search of Byron Home

Two days later, the court documents say a search warrant was executed at Glessing’s home in Byron. The criminal complaint says investigators found the motorcycle involved in the four fleeing incidents and the clothing that Glessing was wearing at the time.

Jail and Probation

In addition to the jail sentence, Glessing has also been placed on probation for three years. His sentencing order also indicates that he has been granted work-release privileges and was given credit for the three days he was in jail after his arrest last year.