December 15, 2023 – Fond du Lac Co., WI – On Thursday, December 14, 2023 at approximately 7 p.m. a Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound on Interstate 41 near Lost Arrow Road in the Township of Byron for traffic violations to include failure to move over/slow down for an emergency vehicle.
The vehicle increased its speeds, disregarding the Deputy’s emergency lights and siren and a pursuit ensued. The suspect continued northbound on Interstate 41 at a high rate of speed, while driving recklessly. Deputies were positioned on Interstate 41, south of the Johnson Street exit with a tire deflation device. These Deputies were successful in deploying the tire deflation device on the suspect’s vehicle. Following this, the suspect exited Interstate 41 to Johnson Street. While exiting, the suspect left the roadway, traveling off the ramp and into the ditch, before his vehicle became disabled.
He then exited his vehicle and continued to flee on foot, running through local business parking lots. Multiple law enforcement officers were quickly in the area. The suspect was tracked down with assistance from Sheriff’s Office K9, Ace. He was taken into custody without incident.
The pursuit covered a distance of approximately 7 miles. No civilian or law enforcement vehicles were damaged during the pursuit. The suspect was assessed by EMS personnel on scene and released to law enforcement.
The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Milwaukee man. It was discovered that he is out on bond through Brown County for the following three cases:
Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony, Operate with Restricted Controlled Substance (2nd) Operating While Revoked – $500.00 Cash Bond
Felony Bail Jumping and Operating While Revoked – $1000.00 Signature Bond
Felony Bail Jumping (2) and Disorderly Conduct – Domestic Abuse Related – $2500.00 Signature Bond.
He was transported to the Fond du Lac County Jail where he is being held on the following charges:
Operator Flee/Elude an Officer
Possession of THC – Repeater
Possession of Hallucinogenic and Stimulant Drug – Repeater
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety – 2 Counts
Felony Bail Jumping – 3 Counts
He was also arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while impaired and issued several traffic citations related to the pursuit.
The Wisconsin State Patrol, City of Fond du Lac Police Department and City of Fond du Lac Fire Rescue all assisted the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office during the incident.
Sergeant Matthew Riemenschneider #154