29-04-2025
High-speed chase with children in back seat ends in major drug bust, arrests in Wisconsin
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A man and woman from Wisconsin were arrested after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase while two children were in the back seat, and authorities later discovered a large stash of drugs inside the vehicle.
According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, the incident began shortly before 12:15 p.m. on Monday, April 28. A deputy traveling northbound on Interstate 94 near State Highway 20 clocked a vehicle traveling nearly 110 miles per hour. When the deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver, identified as 27-year-old Micah J. Gonzalez of Milwaukee, sped up and refused to stop.
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The pursuit was radioed in, and additional deputies positioned ahead of the vehicle at County Road G successfully deployed a tire deflation device, deflating three of the four tires.
Despite losing air in the tires, Gonzalez continued driving into Milwaukee County, with shredded tires and metal rims scraping the roadway. During the pursuit, deputies observed two adults and two young children, ages 3 and 2, in the vehicle. One of the children appeared to be unsecured.
Deputies drove in a serpentine pattern in front of Gonzalez to slow the vehicle, which was still traveling 70 to 80 miles per hour. The chase ended near Layton Avenue after Gonzalez crashed into the median wall. Both children were safely removed from the vehicle and were unharmed.
Gonzalez and his passenger, 26-year-old Emily Lopez of Greenfield, were taken into custody. Authorities say Lopez had a small amount of cocaine in her purse. The children, whom the couple share, were turned over to their grandmother.
A search of the vehicle uncovered a large quantity of narcotics, including:
462.9 grams of cocaine (tested positive for fentanyl)
768.1 grams of crystal meth
1,025 MDMA pills (tested positive for heroin)
66.3 grams of an unknown liquid, still being tested
The pursuit lasted approximately 17 miles, reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour.
Gonzalez was referred for the following charges:
Four counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety
One count of second-degree recklessly endangering safety
Fleeing and eluding
Felony bail jumping
Two counts of OWI with a child under 16 (second offense)
Resisting or obstructing an officer
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Two counts of child neglect
Possession with intent to deliver cocaine, fentanyl, amphetamine, heroin, and MDMA
He also faces a pending case for strangulation, battery, and disorderly conduct, all with a domestic abuse enhancer. His bail is reportedly over $1 million.
Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling praised the coordinated response.
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'I extend my sincere appreciation to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office for assisting in getting this deadly menace off the interstate without loss of life or serious injury,' said Schmaling. 'The seizure of the wide array of drugs — much of which is laced with additional poisons — prevented untold harm to the public. I pray for the future of the two young children who have been cursed with these irresponsible, horrible parents. To all the deputies involved in this case, job well done.'
No further details were released.
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