Squad crashes into Shorewood home after pursuit
SHOREWOOD, Wis. - A Milwaukee County sheriff's squad crashed into a Shorewood home Thursday night, June 1 after colliding with another squad car at the end of a pursuit.
According to the sheriff's office, a detective spotted a suspect in a vehicle-related crime investigation near Lake Drive and Jarvis Street. A traffic stop was initiated, but the driver took off – sparking a chase.
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As the pursuit was terminated, the sheriff's office said two of its vehicles collided – one of which crashed into a home near Lake and Jarvis. It took out a crucial support beam to the roof.
"We were eating dinner actually further back in the house, and we heard a lot of sirens and like this crazy – I don’t know what that sound is," said homeowner Katherine Finder. "There were lots of people around that night, our amazon delivery guy was on our porch about 15 minutes before, so really glad that he had good timing."
Sheriffs squad crashes into Shorewood home
Finder said the squad jumped over a large limestone planter, crushing it before coming to a rest on the edge of the house. It hit windows, too.
"You sort of have to process, like what am I seeing? Because it’s so, I don’t know what I am seeing because it just doesn’t make any sense," Finder said.
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Neighbors and beach-goers said the speed of the chase concerns them. There is a lot of foot traffic in the area this time of year.
"I'm curious to know what made it important to have a high-speed chase," Finder said.
"We all have small kids in the neighborhood that play in the front yard. It is concerning when cars are going that fast in front of our house," said resident Rachel Pizzino.
Sheriff's squad crashes into Shorewood home
Finder said, while the damage to her home is great, her concern for speeding around the neighborhood is greater.
"If my message is to anyone just like when you are driving around these neighborhoods, you can really create a tragedy for a family if you are not careful and pay attention to surroundings," she said.
The fleeing vehicle continues to be sought. No injuries were reported.