EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WFRV) – A 35-year-old man from Wisconsin was taken into custody late Thursday night following a dangerous high-speed pursuit that ended with a PIT maneuver in Eau Claire.
According to the Eau Claire Police Department, officers attempted a traffic stop shortly after 11 p.m. near North Hastings Way and Eddy Lane. The vehicle, driven by Andrew Premo of Chippewa Falls, was reportedly displaying license plates that did not match the car, and the registered owner was known to be incarcerated.
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Premo failed to stop and fled from officers, initiating a chase. The pursuit was initially terminated after entering the Village of Lake Hallie in Chippewa County. The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office then took over and continued the pursuit as the vehicle reentered Eau Claire.
Authorities successfully deployed tire deflation devices during the chase. A PIT maneuver was used to bring the vehicle to a temporary stop at South Hastings Way and Clairemont Avenue. Premo attempted to flee again but was quickly boxed in. After a brief standoff, he was taken into custody.
A search of the vehicle revealed 41 grams of methamphetamine, a digital scale, packaging materials, prescription medication, marijuana, and various items of drug paraphernalia.
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While formal charges had not yet been filed at the time of publication, Premo was arrested on the following potential charges:
- Knowingly fleeing an officer
- Second-degree recklessly endangering safety
- Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of illegally obtained prescription drugs
- Possession of THC
No additional details have been released.
