Two Milwaukee men, both 34 years old, found themselves in big trouble after a late-night police chase in West Allis this past weekend.
It all started just after midnight on Sunday, December 22. A West Allis police officer pulled over a car near 99th Street and Lincoln Avenue for a traffic violation. Turns out, the car’s owner was already wanted for another chase earlier this month. When the car stopped, officers noticed the smell of marijuana and alcohol coming from inside. Things took a turn when they asked the two men in the car to step out—they refused and took off instead.
The chase was on.
As the car sped away, officers used stop sticks to deflate the rear tires, causing the car to spin out on the freeway. Somehow, the driver managed to regain control and kept fleeing. But the police weren’t giving up. They used a PIT maneuver on I-894 between Lincoln and Greenfield Avenue, bringing the chase to a halt.
The drama didn’t end there. The driver tried to run for it but was quickly tased and arrested. The passenger didn’t make it far either and was taken into custody.
Police later found out why the pair was so determined to escape. The driver now faces a list of serious charges, including eluding an officer, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, and possession of cocaine with intent to sell. He was also found to have a gun illegally. The passenger is also facing charges for having a gun as a felon, possessing cocaine with intent to sell, and violating probation.
The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office is set to review the case in the coming days. This wild chase might be over, but for these two, the real trouble is just beginning.