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Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Jaytaiz Polk
A Milwaukee man on supervised release is back in trouble with the law. Just two months after being let out of federal prison, Jaytaiz Polk was charged in a domestic abuse case. He’s now on the run.
MILWAUKEE - UPDATE: Oak Creek police arrested Jaytaiz Polk on Thursday, Oct. 16 when the department's Special Enforcement Unit was engaged in a drug investigation. Officials say Polk was in possession of cocaine and marijuana.
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A Milwaukee man on supervised release is back in trouble with the law. Just two months after being let out of federal prison, Jaytaiz Polk was charged in a domestic abuse case. He’s now on the run.
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What we know:
In 2016, Polk was charged federally for stealing a car with a gun. He went to prison and was released in May of this year. The 29-year-old was put on supervised release and US Marshals say he almost immediately began messing up.
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"As soon as he gets out jail, he’s already causing physical harm to people, especially people he potentially cares about," the marshal said.
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In July, prosecutors say a ringing phone led to a violent night. While Polk and a pregnant woman slept in a south side apartment, investigators say his phone was ringing off the hook. A criminal complaint explains, the woman asked the 29-year-old to leave, and an argument turned physical. Polk was charged with battery and disorderly conduct. U.S. Marshals have been looking for him ever since.
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"We’d like this to end as quickly and safely as possible," the marshal said.
Polk is 5’11" tall and weighs 260 pounds. He is believed to still be in the Milwaukee area.
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What you can do:
If you know where Jaytaiz Polk might be located, you are urged to call the U.S. Marshal’s Tipline at 414-297-3707. You will remain anonymous.
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The Source: Information in this post was provided by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.