Brookfield police chase, crash; driver arrested, woman, infant in vehicle
Joel Correa
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - A 26-year-old man was taken into custody following a police chase and crash in Brookfield early Monday morning, Nov. 18. A woman and infant were passengers in the fleeing vehicle.
According to police, a traffic stop was initiated around 1:30 a.m. near Moorland and Bluemound. The suspect vehicle fled westbound on Bluemound.
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Police say tire deflation devices were deployed and disabled the suspect's vehicle. The fleeing vehicle left the roadway after the driver attempted to avoid additional tire deflation devices, causing a single-vehicle crash.
There were no injuries to any occupants in the suspect vehicle.
According to a criminal complaint, the driver was Joel Correa of Milwaukee. A breathalyzer test confirmed Correa had been drinking and he also had marijuana on him.
Correa has been charged with the following:
- One count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence - 1st offense, with a minor child in the vehicle
- Attempting to flee or elude an officer
- Possession of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC)
- Two counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety
- Felony bail jumping
Moorland and Bluemound, Brookfield
He is facing more than 35 years in prison if convicted on all charges.
A woman and infant, who were passengers in the vehicle, were taken to the hospital at the woman's request for an unrelated medical issue.