YORKVILLE, Wis. — A wanted felon was taken into custody Wednesday evening after a high-speed police chase that began in Milwaukee ended on Interstate 94 in Racine County.
The Milwaukee Police Department was in pursuit of a white pickup truck headed southbound on I-94 on Wednesday afternoon. At around 4:27 p.m., officers requested the assistance of the Racine County Sheriff's Office, according to a press release from the sheriff's office.
Milwaukee police informed Racine County deputies that the driver was a wanted felon who was armed and dangerous.
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Racine County Sheriff's deputies said they successfully deployed a tire deflation device as the truck continued to "flee at high speeds." The front tires of the pickup quickly deflated and shredded off the vehicle, disabling it on I-94 at the top of the Highway KR overpass.
After the truck was disabled, Racine County deputies and Milwaukee police took the male suspect into custody without further incident.
The interstate was closed for approximately 30 minutes during the arrest.
Deputies found several firearms inside the truck during the investigation.
The Racine County Sheriff's Office said several felony charges will be submitted to the Racine County District Attorney's Office. Information regarding the initial reason for the pursuit should be directed to the Milwaukee Police Department.
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