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Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Five hospitalized after rollover crash during police pursuit in Wisconsin
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – After crashing on Friday while fleeing from police, all five people inside a vehicle needed to be taken to the hospital, officials said. According to a release from the Pleasant Prairie Police Department, officers located a vehicle while patrolling on April 11 that reportedly fled earlier in the day from the Winthrop Harbor Police Department. The vehicle then proceeded to flee from Pleasant Prairie police officers with the pursuit ending after the suspect driver lost control, resulting in a rollover crash. New Fond du Lac program changing how authorities interact with homeless individuals All five people inside the vehicle were taken to the hospital for medical treatment before later being released in stable condition. The following charges were submitted following the pursuit: Fleeing & Eluding an Officer 1st Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Possession of Cocaine Probation/Parole Hold OWI Causing Great Bodily Harm 1st Degree Reckless Injury Injury by Intoxicated Use of Vehicle Discharging Bodily Fluid at an Officer Operating a Vehicle without a Valid License Causing Great Bodily Harm Police say several municipal citations were also made in addition to the charges listed above. No other information is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Yahoo
WATCH: Drones, multi-agency response help arrest suspect who fled on foot after pursuit through Wisconsin farm field
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – With the help of drones and a multi-agency response, officers were able to find and arrest a convicted felon who fled on foot after a pursuit that went through a Wisconsin farm field. The Pleasant Prairie Police Department (PPPD) posted a video of the pursuit and arrest on its Facebook, saying that on February 28 officers were notified of a vehicle that had previously fled from both the Kenosha Police Department and PPPD. The video shows the suspect vehicle cutting through a farm field during the pursuit. An officer can then be seen approaching the stopped vehicle, finding out it had been abandoned. Four drivers arrested for OWI in one Wisconsin city over St. Patrick's Day weekend Drones were then used to find the suspect in a nearby wooded area. Authorities and a K9 then tracked the suspect through the woods. The video appears to show the suspect giving themselves up as law enforcement approached, leading to an arrest. Afterward, authorities searched the vehicle and found a firearm. The suspect was charged with: Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm Obstructing an Officer Vehicle Operator Fleeing and Eluding an Officer Felony Bail Jumping High Schooler in Wisconsin referred after bringing replica gun to school, no ongoing threats A huge shoutout to both the Kenosha Police Department and the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office for their support on this call! Opportunities like this highlight just how well we collaborate as one team and get the job done! Pleasant Prairie Police Department No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man in Wisconsin awarded by police department after assisting officer who was trapped in vehicle
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – A man in Wisconsin's efforts to assist a police officer trapped in a vehicle during severe weather are being recognized by the officer's department. The Pleasant Prairie Police Department reported that Officer Thompson was involved in a crash while responding to a report of a shooting on December 20, 2024. The crash occurred during severe winter weather, and his driver's side door was pinned shut, trapping him inside. County in Wisconsin to enforce seasonal road bans regarding vehicle weight limits Brik Garcia III saw the accident, and immediately ran across Highway 50 despite the bad conditions to check on Officer Thompson. Garcia III called 911 and assisted by opening the passenger side door to free Officer Thompson from the vehicle. 'Brik had no obligation to step in, but his willingness to help in a stressful situation did not go unnoticed,' the Pleasant Prairie Police Department said on Facebook. 'We sincerely appreciate his quick thinking and assistance that day.' Police department in Wisconsin recovers over 100 firearms in 2024 during investigations, search warrants Garcia III's efforts were recognized as he earned a 'Citizen Recognition Award,' to thank him for his kind efforts. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin officer badly injured, squad car totaled in three-car collision, driver cited
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – A police officer from southeastern Wisconsin was badly injured in a serious three-car collision when a driver allegedly ran a traffic light, totaling the squad car. A Facebook post from the Pleasant Prairie Police Department shows the totaled squad car, saying the officer was involved in a multi-car crash on Thursday, January 30. Search for man continues on Wisconsin's Lake Elizabeth after UTV falls through ice Officers say the crash happened during the afternoon at the intersection of Green Bay Road and WIS 165. The officer spent several hours at the hospital with 'some pretty bad injuries,' and the squad car was totaled. The offending driver was reportedly cited for unreasonable & imprudent speed and failure to obey a traffic signal. Chicago man arrested after trying to leave scene of Fond du Lac firearm incident in an Uber Thank you to the several witnesses who stopped to help and give a statement. Thank you to Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue for triaging the scene for injuries and transporting our officer. Thank you to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office for investigating the accident and assisting us with traffic control. Thank you to Froedtert South for your attention to our officer last night. Finally, thank you to all of you out there who obey the traffic laws and make our jobs easier. Pleasant Prairie Police Department The officer is expected to make a full recovery and has returned home. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
