March 13, 2025 – Fond du Lac Co., Wi – On March 13, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received information the Wisconsin State Patrol was in pursuit of a vehicle on I-41 southbound entering Winnebago County. Initial information was obtained that the driver of the vehicle was operating in excess of 100 mph. That pursuit was terminated and the vehicle continued southbound on I-41.
Continued reports were relayed that the suspect vehicle was operating in excess of 100 mph without being pursued by law enforcement, was observed weaving in both lanes, and the driver may be impaired. Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Deputies set up on I-41 near the Fond du Lac and Winnebago County Line.
A deputy observed the suspect vehicle on I-41 southbound operating at 110 mph and weaving in both lanes. The driver disregarded the deputy’s emergency lights and siren and continued reaching speeds of 120 mph.
Deputies successfully deployed Stop Stick tire deflation devices on I-41 at Townline Road. The suspect vehicle continued, striking another Stop Stick deployed by a Wisconsin State Trooper. The suspect vehicle eventually stopped on I-41 at County Highway OO after three tires were deflated.
The driver, a 25-year-old female from Appleton, Wisconsin, was taken in to custody without further incident. The driver was arrested for felony fleeing and eluding and suspicion of operating while impaired. The driver was transported to the Fond du Lac County Jail.
The Fond du Lac County pursuit lasted approximately 6.6 miles, and no civilians or officers were injured. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Wisconsin State Patrol, North Fond du Lac Police Department and City of Fond du Lac Police Department.
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