CALEDONIA, Wis. (WFRV) – A 21-year-old man from southern Wisconsin was arrested for OWI and fleeing/eluding following a high-speed pursuit that reached speeds of over 100 mph on Thursday night.
Just before 11:40 p.m. on July 10, a deputy with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling I-90/I-94 in Caledonia when he spotted a vehicle with an equipment violation.
According to a release, when the deputy tried to initiate a traffic stop, the vehicle continued to flee at a high rate of speed, traveling eastbound on I-90/I-94.
Luis Toledo (Columbia County Sheriff’s Office)
A few miles later, another deputy with Columbia County successfully deployed a tire deflation device, causing the vehicle’s two front tires to go flat.
The driver, later identified as 21-year-old Luis Toledo of Monroe, continued eastbound at speeds of over 100 mph. Shortly after, Toledo was pulled over in Dane County.
Both Toledo and a passenger of his were taken into custody without further incident after authorities reportedly observed signs of alcohol impairment on Toledo.
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Toledo was taken to the Columbia County Jail and the following charges:
- Felony bail jumping
- Fleeing/Eluding
- OWI – 2nd Offense
- 2nd Degree Reckless Endangering Safety
- Violation of Probation
“Thankfully, no one was injured from the dangerous decision made to flee the deputy while impaired,” said Lieutenant Jordan Haueter. “This is another example of why the Sheriff’s Office makes locating impaired drivers and holding them accountable for their poor decision to operate a motor vehicle while impaired a priority.”
No additional information was provided.
