Man arrested for OWI after reaching speeds of 120 mph in Fond du Lac County

Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies were in a short pursuit early Friday morning, July 19, 2024.

At 4:23 AM a deputy clocked a vehicle northbound on I-41 at 120 mph. Another deputy in the area joined the chase as the vehicle exited at 151 and went north. The vehicle eventually stopped at County Highway V and the driver was taken into custody during a high risk stop which temporarily closed 151 in both directions.

The driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated and according to court records, has open cases pending in Milwaukee County for felon in possession of a weapon and possession of drugs.