Overview
- Law enforcement says deputies attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by a person with an outstanding felony warrant and pursued the driver when he fled.
- Authorities report the driver used the Railroad Landing boat ramp to enter the St. Croix River, exited the vehicle, swam away and was lost from view.
- A multi‑agency overnight search followed and the Chisago County Water Patrol recovered a body about one‑eighth of a mile downstream the next morning; it was later identified as 55‑year‑old Matthew Norman of Rush City.
- Officials have not disclosed what the outstanding felony warrant was for and the exact cause of death has not been determined or released.
- Investigators will complete forensic and medical examinations and the sheriff’s office inquiry will determine next steps for the agency and for public reporting.