A Bloomfield woman, Karsyn Johnson, has been charged with aggravated fleeing after a reported vehicle pursuit and failure to stop in Farmington, according to a statement of probable cause. The incident occurred March 28, 2026, and the case was filed in Aztec Magistrate Court.
Initial Dispatch and Reported Collision
According to an officer’s report, deputies were dispatched around 1:28 a.m. to assist with a party in the area of College Boulevard and Hood Mesa Drive involving reports of guns, alcohol and fighting. While responding, an officer observed a Nissan Altima leaving the scene and learned the vehicle had been involved in a collision and did not stop.
Attempted Stop and Continued Driving
Officers reported attempting to stop the Altima using emergency lights and sirens. The driver was observed continuing to drive, making turns and proceeding through the area without stopping. Deputies stated the vehicle nearly struck a law enforcement officer while they were attempting to make contact.
Pursuit and Grappler Deployment
According to the report, deputies activated a grappler device to stop the vehicle as it continued driving at approximately 20 mph. The first attempt was unsuccessful, and officers continued efforts to stop the vehicle while it traveled on a dirt road for approximately 100 yards.
On a subsequent attempt, deputies reported successfully deploying the grappler, bringing the vehicle to a stop. Officers stated the vehicle began reversing before ultimately being secured.
Detention and Arrest
Karsyn Johnson was identified by officers as the driver and was taken into custody at the scene. Additional occupants were also detained. The vehicle was later towed, and a warning notice regarding possible mechanical damage was placed on it, according to the report.
CHARGES FILED
- Aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer (felony)
The charge is similar to a recent Farmington aggravated fleeing case involving alleged street racing, according to court records filed in a separate matter.
CASE STATUS
The defendant was booked into the San Juan County Adult Detention Center following the incident. No additional court dates were listed in the document.
SOURCE
Statement of probable cause filed in Aztec Magistrate Court by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Karsyn Johnson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges are allegations. No determination of guilt has been made.