Kenosha County shots fired, suspect arrested after pursuit
Shots fired suspect arrested after pursuit
Racine County deputies arrested a man wanted for firing shots in Kenosha County after a pursuit on Tuesday morning, Nov. 18.
TREVOR, Wis. - Racine County deputies arrested a man wanted for a shots-fired incident in Kenosha County after a pursuit on Tuesday morning, Nov. 18.
Pursuit and arrest
What they're saying:
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office said 29-year-old Jake Wenzel, considered "armed and dangerous," was wanted for shooting at a home in Trevor on Sunday. On Tuesday, authorities got a tip that he was at a Union Grove motel.
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Deputies went to that area and saw Wenzel and a victim get into a silver vehicle, according to KCSO. Deputies initiated a traffic, the victim got out and Wenzel got into the driver's seat and sped away.
Jake Wenzel
The chase continued until Wenzel lost control, crashed into a tree and tried to run. Two Racine County Sheriff's Office K-9 teams were deployed to take him into custody without further incident.
"I want to commend the deputies, K-9 teams, and all assisting personnel for their swift and decisive actions today," Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner said in a statement. "Their teamwork and dedication led to the safe apprehension of a dangerous individual and prevented further harm to our community."
Shots fired in Trevor
The backstory:
Kenosha County deputies were called to a home on 268th Avenue, just east of Camp Lake, around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday. The caller said Wenzel fired a shot into her home.
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Deputies learned there was an altercation between Wenzel and the victim before the shot was fired. Before law enforcement arrived at the scene, a gunshot was heard in the area.
Hours later, deputies found Wenzel's truck abandoned in a subdivision. The sheriff's office said he had an "extensive criminal history" and active felony warrants out for his arrest.
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