Dec. 29, 2023 12:45p
From Kenosha Police:
A Kenosha Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near 52nd St. and Green Bay Rd. (early Friday morning)., but the driver of the vehicle shut off the lights and fled. This same vehicle had been involved in two previous pursuits with the Pleasant Prairie Police Department where they got away.
Spike strips were deployed on the vehicle and the front driver’s side tire was deflated. This did not deter the suspect as they continued to flee.
The suspect intentionally rammed a Pleasant Prairie Police Department squad car as they went west on HWY 50.
The pursuit went through Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie and eventually into Lake County, IL.
The suspect continued to flee with the front driver’s side tire completely removed from the rim.
The vehicle eventually slowed and a Kenosha Police Department officer used their vehicle to compel the suspect to stop and give up.
The suspect is 31-year-old Waukegan, IL resident.
In addition to fleeing and eluding an officer charges are being recommended for 1st Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, OWI, possession of cocaine, and bail jumping.
The Kenosha Police Department would like to acknowledge the Pleasant Prairie Police Department, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department and the Lake County, IL Sheriff’s Department for their assistance and professionalism in assisting us with this incident.
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