19-05-2025
Trio arrested in Fond du Lac County after nearly 18-mile pursuit, drove on airport's taxiway
(WFRV) – Following a nearly 18-mile police chase that included places like the Fond du Lac County Airport, I-41 and Highway 151, three people were arrested.
According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, on May 19, around 8 a.m., a deputy saw a vehicle on I-41 that was reportedly previously involved in a police chase in Grand Chute. When the deputy turned on their emergency lights, the vehicle allegedly started to flee on Highway 151.
During the pursuit, additional deputies joined the chase. The release says the Fond du Lac County Communications Center got a 911 call from a passenger in the suspect vehicle.
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The caller reportedly was 'screaming for help' and asking to be let out of the vehicle.
At one point, the vehicle reportedly left the road and went into a ditch before coming back on the road and hitting a sheriff's squad car. However, the vehicle reportedly regained control and headed toward the Fond du Lac County Airport.
The vehicle did end up going onto airport property and onto a taxiway. Authorities say the vehicle left airport property by driving through a field and tried getting back onto I-41.
A PIT maneuver by authorities ended up getting the vehicle under control. Two passengers and the driver were taken into custody.
The release says a follow-up investigation revealed the occupants of the vehicle were thinking about getting into a shootout with law enforcement during the chase.
A K9 later ending up finding a backpack in a swampy area that contained drug paraphernalia. Additionally, a loaded handgun that was allegedly thrown from the vehicle just before the chase ended was found.
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Below is a breakdown of the charges that are being referred for those involved:
Driver – 27-year-old man from Menasha
Felony fleeing/eluding a law enforcement officer
First degree recklessly endangering safety
Felon in possession of a firearm
Possession of narcotics
Felony bail jumping
Passenger – 27-year-old man from Menasha
Felon in possession of a firearm
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of narcotic drugs
Threats to law enforcement
Passenger – 31-year-old woman
Felony bail jumping (two counts)
Possession of narcotic drugs
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Officials say the chase covered 17.9 miles, and four sheriff's squad cars were damaged during it.
No additional information was provided.
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