Area Law Enforcement Capture Two Who Led Them On High Speed Pursuits

A 32-year-old Kaukauna man has been taken into custody after leading Calumet County authorities on a high speed pursuit last night, August 2, 2023.

At around 5 PM, an officer with the Calumet County Sheriff’s Office began chasing a car that failed to stop for the officer who was trying to pull the driver over for not having license plates displayed on the car.

The vehicle headed south on Elm Road from County Highway M in the northern part of the county. Other officers attempted to use tire deflation devices but the driver was
able to avoid them by driving into the ditch.

Back on the road and approaching the village of Stockbridge, the officers terminated the pursuit for the safety of other motorists.

After officers were no longer following the vehicle, it continued to drive in a reckless manner and the county dispatch center received numerous complaints about the driver’s behavior.

Officers again engaged in a pursuit and now northbound on 55, they were able to successfully deploy stop sticks three different times top deflate the vehicles tires.

The vehicle eventually came to a stop near the village of Harrison and the driver was taken into custody. It was found the drivers license was revoked and he was also
out on bond. Drug paraphernalia was also found in the vehicle.

Washington County Authorities also had a pursuit last night.

Around 9:45 PM officers with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were chasing a vehicle they initially attempted to pull over for window tint. It was also discovered the driver had a gun, and marijuana was seen in the vehicle by the officer.

As the chase proceeded north on 41, Fond du Lac County officers got in position to use tire deflation devices, but the vehicle turned back south just before it got to the county line.

The chase continued south to Highway 33 and then west where the driver crashed and was taken into custody.