VAN DYNE, Wis. (WFRV) – Two people from Green Bay were arrested following a high-speed pursuit in Fond du Lac County that led to the seizure of drugs.
According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, around 7:40 p.m. on August 28, a deputy reportedly saw a vehicle pull out in front of another vehicle on Van Dyne Road and Main Street in Van Dyne.
Due to nearly causing a crash, tinted windows, and an obstructed rear license plate, the deputy initiated a traffic stop. Deputies say the vehicle’s two occupants refused to show their driver’s licenses. It was also noted that the deputy detected the odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle.
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The driver, later identified as a 24-year-old Green Bay woman who had an outstanding warrant for her arrest, sped away, and a pursuit began south on Van Dyne Road.
During the pursuit, the vehicle allegedly passed other vehicles in the opposite traffic lane and accelerated to speeds over 130 mph.
A tire deflation device was later successful, deflating two of its tires; however, the vehciel continued at speeds of around 70 mph through North Fond du Lac.
Shortly after, the vehicle hit a curb and came to a stop on Prospect Avenue near Garfield Street. The 24-year-old was then taken into custody.
A foot pursuit for the passenger began after he fled the vehicle and was later taken into custody with help from witnesses.
A K9 gave a positive alert on the vehicle, leading authorities to seize ‘multiple illicit substances’ and drug paraphernalia.
The driver and passenger were arrested on the following charges:
- Driver – 24-year-old Green Bay woman
- 1st degree recklessly endangering safety
- Fleeing and eluding an officer
- Resisting and obstructing an officer
- Possession of a Schedule 1 narcotic
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Felony bail jumping
- Passenger – 36-year-old Green Bay man
- Felony bail jumping
- Resisting and obstructing an officer
- Possession of a Schedule 1 narcotic
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
The passenger had two active warrants for their arrest, and was on active probation through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, deputies say.
The pursuit lasted just under six miles, and no injuries were reported.
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the North Fond du Lac Police Department, City of Fond du Lac Police Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol.
No additional information was provided.
