An individual with a lengthy criminal history is in custody after a police pursuit in Fond du Lac County.
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a stolen vehicle traveling northbound on I-41 near County Road Y just before 8:00 a.m. yesterday (November 13th).
Shortly after, a State Trooper located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle took an unusually long time to come to a stop.
When approached by the Trooper, the unnamed driver of the vehicle fled at high speeds, initiating a pursuit.
The chase stretched roughly 3 miles before it ended when the stolen vehicle came to a stop after striking an uninvolved vehicle near I-41 and West Johnson Street.
The vehicle was surrounded by law enforcement officers, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered 2.5 ounces of methamphetamine and an empty pistol holder.
Shortly after, a loaded pistol, determined to be stolen in the state of Missouri, was also recovered.
The suspect’s extensive criminal history dates back to 2006, with previous offenses including Possession of Meth, Eluding an Officer, and more.
Upon their arrest, the suspect was booked into the Fond du Lac County Jail on 11 charges, including Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, Take and Drive Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and OWI 2nd.
One individual in the vehicle struck by the suspect sustained minor injuries and was treated on the scene.
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