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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
34-year-old man in Wisconsin arrested for reckless endangerment after injuring multiple people during police pursuit
MONONA, Wis. (WFRV) – A 34-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested Thursday afternoon after injuring multiple people during a police pursuit when he crashed into multiple vehicles at an intersection. The Monona Police Department reported that an officer attempted a traffic stop around 1:38 p.m. Thursday of a vehicle related to a joint agency drug operation. The suspect vehicle stopped initially; however, the driver fled after an officer approached the door. 22-year-old Wisconsin man sentenced to over 12 years in prison for armed robberies of postal workers Monona officers terminated the pursuit as the suspect vehicle drove in the direction of a middle school. Another officer saw the suspect vehicle crash into motorists stopped at an intersection. Authorities tended to the motorists and arrested the suspect driver and his passenger, a previously convicted felon. None of the injuries were life-threatening. Officers recovered cash, drugs and a firearm in the vehicle. Four Mexican nationals indicted for conspiracy to distribute several kilograms of drugs in Green Bay The driver, identified as 34-year-old Damaile Moore of Fitchburg, was arrested for felony eluding and 2nd-degree reckless endangerment. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin police K9 helps apprehend fleeing suspect after highway pursuit
MONONA, Wis. (WFRV) – A Wisconsin woman was arrested Monday morning after allegedly fleeing police on U.S. Highway 12 and later being apprehended by a K9 unit. According to the Monona Police Department, an officer monitoring traffic near South Towne Drive spotted a vehicle matching the description of one that had earlier fled from Fitchburg police. The driver, identified as Jasmonique R. Hanger, reportedly sped recklessly down the highway despite not being actively pursued. Man arrested for alleged hit-and-run, 5th OWI in Marquette County When the officer attempted a traffic stop, Hanger allegedly refused to stop, leading to a pursuit. Police say she exited onto U.S. Highway 51, then turned onto W. Broadway before pulling into an apartment complex and fleeing on foot. Monona police deployed K9 Jakko after Hanger ignored commands to stop. The K9 unit successfully apprehended her, and she was treated at a local hospital for a bite wound before being taken to jail. Officers reportedly found a small amount of cocaine in her vehicle. While formal charges are pending, Monona police say they will refer multiple charges to the Dane County District Attorney's Office, including felony attempted eluding, resisting arrest, and cocaine possession. Fond du Lac Fire Rescue issues warning after fire spreads from yard to railroad tracks 'Our officers are trained to use discretion and de-escalation,' said Police Chief Brian Chaney. 'Unfortunately, some individuals do not allow us that opportunity.' No further details were released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin pursuit, crash into cemetery; driver arrested for OWI
The Brief A Wisconsin man was arrested for OWI after a pursuit and crash into a cemetery. Multiple agencies reported a car driving at "dangerous speeds" before the chase. If convicted, police said it would be the 27-year-old man's third OWI offense. MONONA, Wis. - A Wisconsin man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after he led officers on a chase and crashed into a cemetery early Wednesday morning, March 26. What they're saying Shortly after 2 a.m., an officer spotted a silver car speeding with no headlights on Highway 12. Multiple police agencies ultimately reported a car driving at "dangerous speeds" along the highway. One report estimated the car was driving around 110 mph as it headed toward Monona from Madison. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Monona police officers tried to pull the car over as it re-entered the city, but the driver refused to stop – sparking a pursuit. As efforts to stop the driver unfolded, the car was spotted on Marsh Road southbound in McFarland where it failed to negotiate a turn, left the roadway and crashed into a cemetery where it hit multiple headstones. The driver, who police identified as 27-year-old Rojae Crosse of Sun Prairie, got out and ran. Officers set up a perimeter, found Crosse nearby and took him into custody. A deputy was injured while trying to take Crosse into custody. While in custody, Monona police said Crosse refused to cooperate and made multiple threats to harm and kill the officers. It was in assessing Crosse that officers noted signs of impairment. Crosse was processed for OWI and taken to a hospital as a precaution. An evidentiary blood sample was sent for testing, the results of which are pending. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News If convicted, police said it would be Crosse's third OWI offense. He was also arrested for felony eluding, threats to law enforcement and misdemeanor resisting an officer. McFarland police conducted the crash investigation. The Source Information in this report is from the Monona Police Department.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin police seek public's help identifying vehicle in hit-and-run crash
MONONA, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle involved in a 'very obvious' hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday night in the parking lot of a business. According to the Monona Police Department, a vehicle struck an unoccupied parked SUV in the 6300 block of Monona Drive during the early evening hours of March 16. The driver then left the scene without reporting the crash or leaving contact information. Packers to host dive bar-themed 'Draft Haus' at 2025 NFL Draft The incident was captured on store surveillance video, and police say the impact was significant. The damaged vehicle, a 2025 BMW SUV, sustained thousands of dollars in damage. The suspect vehicle is believed to be an older-model, full-sized Chevrolet or GMC SUV, though authorities have not yet identified its registration. Brush fire spreads to Lawrence home, two people rescued and taken to hospital Monona Police Chief Brian Cheney urged the suspect to come forward, stating, 'Own up to your mess and call MOPD directly. We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you choose not to, please understand that this isn't a police agency that forgets these types of incidents.' Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Monona Police Department at (608) 222-0463. No additional details have been provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin man arrested after vehicle pursuit ends in crash
MONONA, Wis. (WFRV) – A 36-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested early Tuesday morning after leading authorities on a vehicle chase that ended when he crashed into a stoplight. According to the Monona Police Department, officers spotted a vehicle around 3:15 a.m. that had reportedly fled from the Wisconsin State Patrol just 15 minutes earlier. Sheboygan man arrested after police investigate suspicious item After the vehicle stopped at a light on U.S. Highway 51, officers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped away. Madison police deployed a tire deflation device, but the suspect continued fleeing, eventually hitting a stoplight before driving down an embankment and through a chain-link fence into a parking lot. The driver then attempted to escape on foot but was apprehended. Wisconsin trio accused of rolling back odometers on used cars Authorities identified the suspect as 36-year-old Richard Bahl. He was arrested for felony eluding, OWI (his second offense), and additional charges. No further details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
