Washington Co. Sheriff’s Department assists FDL in arrest of 3 following 17.5-mile pursuit | By FDL Sgt. Andrew Kohlmann

March 9, 2026 – Fond du Lac Co., Wi – On March 8, 2026, a deputy with the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle driving recklessly on Highway 41 northbound near Military Road in the City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and was swerving in and out of traffic before exiting Highway 41 at Military Road.

The deputy attempted a traffic stop on Military Road; however, the vehicle accelerated and fled, initiating a pursuit.

The suspect vehicle re-entered Highway 41, now traveling southbound. Deputies continued the pursuit into Dodge County, where deputies from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office attempted to deploy tire deflation devices (TFD’s). The suspect vehicle avoided the TFD’s; however, the driver subsequently lost control of the vehicle as a result of him trying to avoid them. The vehicle exited the roadway on the left shoulder and became entangled in the median cable barrier on Highway 41 near Highway 28.

Once the vehicle became immobilized, the driver and two occupants were compliant. All three occupants were taken into custody without incident.

Police K9 Rip conducted an open-air sniff of the exterior of the vehicle and gave a positive alert for the presence of narcotics. Deputies searched the vehicle and located a rifle, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and marijuana.

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

The pursuit lasted approximately 17.2 miles. No squad vehicles or other motorists’ vehicles were damaged during the pursuit, and no injuries were reported.

The driver was identified as a 39-year-old male from Watertown. At the time of the incident, he 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. The 8 open cases he was on bond for are listed below:

1. Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine (10–50g); possession with intent to deliver cocaine (5–15g); possession with intent to deliver fentanyl (>10g); possession of THC; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of illegally obtained prescription medication; carrying a concealed knife.
2. Possession with intent to deliver cocaine (5–15g); felon in possession of a firearm; possession of THC (2nd+ offense); three counts of felony bail jumping.
3. Burglary; two counts of felony bail jumping; criminal damage to property; disorderly conduct; misdemeanor bail jumping.
4. Possession with intent to deliver cocaine (≤1g); two counts of felony bail jumping.
5. Two counts of manufacture/delivery of cocaine (≤1g); three counts of felony bail jumping.
6. Unauthorized use of food stamps ($100–$5,000).
7. Battery (domestic abuse); criminal damage to property (domestic abuse); disorderly conduct (domestic abuse); resisting/obstructing an officer; six counts of felony bail jumping.
8. Possession with intent to deliver cocaine (1–5g); possession with intent to deliver non-narcotics; OWI (3rd offense); two counts of felony bail jumping.

Calls have been placed to the FDL District Attorney for the names of those in custody so we can trace what judges bonded out those in custody. This story will be updated when information is available.

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office will be referring the following additional charges:

1. Fleeing and eluding an officer
2. First-degree recklessly endangering safety
3. Felon in possession of a firearm
4. Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine (10–50g)
5. Possession with intent to deliver cocaine (1–5g)
6. Possession of THC (2nd+ offense)

The front seat passenger was identified as a 23-year-old male from Milwaukee. The following charges are being referred:

1. Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine (10–50g), party to a crime
2. Possession with intent to deliver cocaine (1–5g), party to a crime
3. Possession of THC (2nd+ offense), party to a crime

The rear seat passenger was identified as a 50-year-old female from Watertown. At the time of the stop, she was on active probation for possession with intent to deliver cocaine (15–40g). A probation hold was placed on her. The following charges are being referred:

1. Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine (10–50g), party to a crime
2. Possession with intent to deliver cocaine (1–5g), party to a crime
3. Possession of THC (2nd+ offense), party to a crime

Sergeant Andrew Kohlmann
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office