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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Yahoo
Pleasant Prairie police chase into Illinois, driver arrested: video
The Brief Pleasant Prairie police arrested a driver after a high-speed chase into Illinois. Police said the driver hit multiple squads and reached speeds above 100 mph. It started with an attempted traffic stop for a stop sign violation. PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. - Pleasant Prairie police released video Friday of a high-speed chase that crossed the state line into Illinois. What started as an attempted traffic stop for a stop sign violation ended with the driver in handcuffs. What they're saying "Illinois isn't an escape route – it's just more road," the Pleasant Prairie Police Department wrote on Facebook. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android It happened on June 28. Police said the driver hit multiple squads and reached speeds above 100 mph as he tried to get away. Officers from multiple agencies made several attempts to deflate the car's tires, which ultimately helped end the pursuit. The driver then surrendered and was arrested. Police said the driver was charged with fleeing police, five counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, hit-and-run, possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia and OWI. He was also issued multiple citations. The Wisconsin State Patrol, Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, Lake County Sheriff's Office, Zion Police Department and Zion Fire-Rescue Department all assisted during the incident. The Source FOX6 News referenced video and information from the Pleasant Prairie Police Department for this story.
CBS News
20-07-2025
- CBS News
Driver charged after leading police on chase exceeding 100 mph from Wisconsin to Illinois
A driver was charged after leading police on a pursuit from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, to Illinois last month. Pleasant Prairie police shared the video of the June 28 incident, where an officer attempted a traffic stop for a stop sign violation. The driver fled and led officers on a pursuit that exceeded 100 mph and crossed into Illinois. Pleasant Prairie officers and assisting agencies made multiple attempts to deflate the tires. After two unsuccessful attempts, a final deployment ended the pursuit safely. According to police, the fleeing driver hit multiple squad cars during the incident. He was taken into custody without further incident. "Our officers are trained to make informed decisions in dynamic situations, always keeping public safety in mind. When necessary, we will coordinate across jurisdictions to ensure these incidents are brought to a safe conclusion," the department said. The driver was charged with felony fleeing/eluding, five counts of first-degree reckless endangering safety, hit and run, possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia, and numerous other municipal citations. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, Zion Police Department, Lake County Sheriff's Office, Zion Fire-Rescue Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol assisted in the pursuit.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin officers find drugs, guns in bag labeled ‘Definitely Not a Bag Full of Drugs'
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – A traffic stop in southeast Wisconsin led authorities to uncover drugs, guns, and cash — all hidden inside a bag labeled 'Definitely Not a Bag Full of Drugs.' According to the Pleasant Prairie Police Department, officers on Monday, July 7, located a vehicle connected to a wanted individual. After making contact, they quickly discovered there was more happening than just a warrant. 56 employees to be laid off as central Wisconsin grocery store prepares to close K9 Chase was called to the scene and alerted on the vehicle, giving officers probable cause to conduct a search. Inside the vehicle, officers reportedly found cocaine, a loaded firearm, drug paraphernalia, and a quantity of currency — all inside a bag bearing the ironic phrase 'Definitely Not a Bag Full of Drugs.' Two men, both 37 and from Kenosha, were arrested. The driver faces charges of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The passenger was also arrested for carrying a concealed firearm, possession of cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Crews respond to plastic fabrication company in Oconto for machine fire 'Thanks to our officers for staying alert and keeping dangerous items off the streets,' Pleasant Prairie police stated in a release. No further details have been released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
10-07-2025
- CTV News
Wisconsin police find drugs in bag labelled ‘Definitely Not a Bag Full of Drugs'
A photograph of all the items confiscated from the vehicle by the Pleasant Prairie Police Department. (Facebook/Pleasant Prairie Police Department) Wisconsin authorities found drugs, guns and money in a bag labelled – wait for it – 'Definitely Not a bag full of Drugs,' which led to the arrest of two people. In a post on Facebook, the Pleasant Prairie Police Department said officers located a vehicle in connection with a wanted person and realized 'there was a lot more going on that just a warrant' when they made contact. K9 Chase, a police dog unit used primarily in pursuit of a suspect, was brought to the scene, who subsequently alerted the officers on the vehicle, leading to a probable cause search. Police found cocaine, a loaded firearm, a quantity of U.S. currency and a combination of drug paraphernalia in the vehicle during the search. All the items were found in a bag labelled, ironically, 'Definitely Not a bag full of Drugs.' Two 37-year-old men from Kenosha, Wis., were arrested on the scene, police said. According to police, the driver of the vehicle was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The passenger was charged with carrying a concealed firearm, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. 'Thanks to our officers for staying alert and keeping dangerous items off the streets!' the post reads. has reached out to the Pleasant Prairie Police Department for a comment.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man Who Led Police On Chase Ordered To Pay Over $53,000 Restitution
Read the full story on The Auto Wire There are a lot of good reasons to not lead police on a chase, one of them being that you might have to cough up a lot of money in restitution. A man from Illinois who ran from cops in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has been ordered by a court to pay over $53,000 for the about this the next time fleeing police sounds like a good idea. According to Fox6 Milwaukee, Markeece Muhammad led Pleasant Prairie Police on a chase in February 2024 after Flock cameras got a hit on a stolen car. When officers arrived in the area, one confirmed the license plate on the Chevy Traverse Muhammed was driving came back as reported stolen out of Illinois. As the suspect came to a roundabout, one cop blocked him from the front and another from behind in an attempt to keep him from running. But Muhammed got the brilliant idea to reverse and ram into one of the police cruisers, causing significant damage and totaling it. He then fled at speeds upwards of 90 mph on surface streets, at one point going in the oncoming lanes of traffic to try ditching pursuing cops. While that stunt did let the guy get away and he ditched the stolen Chevy, officers used a dog and drone to locate him and his passenger hiding in the area. Now he's on the hook for $53,828.24 after pleading guilty to first-degree recklessly endangering safety and drive or operate vehicle without consent. That plea deal did get three other charges dropped. Of course, there are other great reasons than paying restitution for why running from cops is a dumb plan. For starters, you can crash and seriously injure/kill yourself or someone else. You're also adding to the charges you would be facing if you didn't run. In some states, fleeing police is a felonious charge. Image via Pleasant Prairie Police Department, Fox6 Milwaukee Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
