Washington County I-41 police chase; 2 Milwaukee men arrested
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. - Two Milwaukee men were taken into custody on Sunday, Aug. 31 following a police chase that ended in Washington County.
What we know:
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 2 p.m. deputies were dispatched to assist the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit of a vehicle wanted in connection with a recent armed carjacking.
The suspect vehicle, a gray Chrysler 300 sedan, was being pursued on northbound I-41 from County Line Road Q.
Speeds reached more than 120 mph.
Deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office terminated the pursuit after they lost radio communications with their dispatch center.
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Shortly after, two Washington County deputies re-initiated the pursuit after the driver continued to travel at high speeds and drove recklessly.
A Washington County deputy successfully deployed tire deflation devices near Highway 33.
The pursuit ended on northbound I-41 just north of County Trunk DW in the Town of Addison.
The driver, a 30-year-old Milwaukee man, and the passenger, a 21-year-old Milwaukee man, were taken into custody.
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Both individuals have lengthy criminal records, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.
What's next:
Although the subjects were transferred to Milwaukee County -- the driver will be facing multiple criminal charges in Washington County, including:
- Felony Fleeing/Eluding an Officer
- Second-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
- Misdemeanor Bail Jumping
- Operating Without a Valid License (2nd offense within 3 years)
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.