CAPTURED: 10-day manhunt comes to an end for fugitive Joseph Jakubowski
ROCK COUNTY -- After a manhunt that lasted ten days, Joseph Jakubowski is now in the hands of Wisconsin authorities. While he's well-known by law enforcement, the 32-year-old's recent actions are quite different than his past.
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Joseph Jakubowski (PHOTO: WMTV)
It all began inside a Janesville gunshop, Armageddon Gun Shop Tuesday, April 4th. Jakubowski became a national threat after investigators say he stole a large amount of weapons -- 18 to be exact -- 16 handguns and two rifles. Authorities said he also has acquired a bulletproof vest and helmet.
He then torched his vehicles and mailed a 161-page anti-government manifesto to President Donald Trump. But Jakubowski of Janesville, is no stranger to authorities.
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Joseph Jakubowski
"Mr. Jakubowski is known well to officers of the Janesville Police Department and the Rock County Sheriff's Office," said Janesville Police Chief David Moore.
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David Moore
The crimes run the gamut. Recently, Jakubowski faced a slew of traffic violations, he's also been charged with battery twice, served time for a drug charge and pleaded guilty to trying to steal an officer's gun.
"There was one specific case where he tried to disarm a police officer," said Moore.
In that 2008 case, Jakubowski was approached by police for driving a truck with suspended registration. Janesville police say Jakubowski took off, pulling into the driveway at his apartment. During a struggle with the officer, he "grabbed the officer's gun and holster with both hands." Eventually, three officers were able to arrest him.
"He put up a fight. I remember that it lasted 10-15 minutes," said Frank Taormino, nearly got into fight with Jakubowski.
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Authorities say Jakubowski's recent behavior is new.
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"What we have not seen in the past is his anti-government or his terrorist information," Moore said.
Now, more charges will be added to his rap sheet.
Right now, Jakubowski is facing three felony charges including burglary.