RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A 50-year-old Wisconsin man was taken into custody Sunday night following a 25-mile vehicle pursuit that led to the discovery of narcotics.
According to the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop a black motorcycle traveling north on State Highway 27 near the Rusk and Chippewa County line around 10:30 p.m. The motorcyclist refused to stop, prompting a pursuit that spanned approximately 25 miles and crossed between Rusk and Chippewa counties.
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Once the pursuit ended, the suspect, identified as Patrick Buswell of Holcombe, attempted to flee on foot. Deputies deployed a Taser and took him into custody after a brief chase.
Court records show Buswell is now facing more than a dozen charges, including:
- Possess w/Intent-Amphetamine/Methamphetamine/etc.(>50g)
- Second or Subsequent Offense
- Use of a Dangerous Weapon
- Possess w/Intent-Cocaine (>1-5g)
- Second or Subsequent Offense
- Use of a Dangerous Weapon
- 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
- Use of a Dangerous Weapon
- Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony
- Use of a Dangerous Weapon
- Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer
- Use of a Dangerous Weapon
- Bail Jumping-Felony
- Bail Jumping-Felony
- Possess w/ Intent-THC(>200-1000g)
- Second or Subsequent Offense
- Use of a Dangerous Weapon
- Possess w/ Intent/Deliver Non-Narcotics
- Second or Subsequent Offense
- Use of a Dangerous Weapon
- Possess Drug Paraphernalia to Manufacture, Compound, Convert, Produce, or Store Methamphetamine
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Second or Subsequent Offense
- Possession of Narcotic Drugs
- Operating While Revoked (Rev due to alc/contr subst/refusal)
- Bail Jumping-Misdemeanor
- Possess/Illegally Obtained Prescription
- Disorderly Conduct
- Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Buswell has a history of similar offenses. Local 5 News previously reported on March 7, 2025, that he was arrested in a separate case after deputies found drugs, cash, and a fake pistol during a traffic stop. He was also cited at that time for operating while under the influence for the sixth time.
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He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on the new charges on July 15 at 11:00 a.m.
No additional details were provided.
