FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – Three people were arrested, including a man with nine active arrest warrants, following a 17.2-mile pursuit through Fond du Lac County on Sunday.
According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy spotted a reckless vehicle on I-41 north near Military Road in Fond du Lac on March 8. A time was not specified.
After the vehicle exited the highway, a traffic stop was initiated; however, the driver sped away and got back onto I-41, this time southbound.
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The pursuit went into Dodge County, where authorities tried tire deflation devices. While trying to avoid them, the driver lost control and became stuck in the median cable barrier near Highway 28.
The driver and two passengers were then taken into custody, and a K9 gave an open-air sniff on the vehicle, leading to a positive alert.
Deputies searched the vehicle and found a rifle, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and marijuana.
The driver was identified as a 39-year-old man from Watertown, and the passengers were a 23-year-old man from Milwaukee and a 50-year-old woman from Watertown. Deputies say the driver had eight open felony cases and one misdemeanor traffic case. He had been released on bond in those cases and also had 9 active arrest warrants for each case.
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The following charges are being referred:
- 39-year-old man from Watertown
- Fleeing and eluding an officer
- First-degree recklessly endangering safety
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine (10–50g)
- Possession with intent to deliver cocaine (1–5g)
- Possession of THC (2nd+ offense)
- 23-year-old man from Milwaukee
- Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine (10–50g), party to a crime
- Possession with intent to deliver cocaine (1–5g), party to a crime
- Possession of THC (2nd+ offense), party to a crime
- 50-year-old woman from Watertown
- Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine (10–50g), party to a crime
- Possession with intent to deliver cocaine (1–5g), party to a crime
- Possession of THC (2nd+ offense), party to a crime
No injuries were reported.
