Milwaukee police chase ends with crash, La Crosse man charged

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Published  January 11, 2025 5:56pm CST
FOX6 News Milwaukee

Raheem Clinton

The Brief

    • A Milwaukee police chase ended with a crash on Jan. 5.
    • Prosecutors charged a 25-year-old La Crosse man in the case.
    • The pursuit stretched 3.7 miles and reached a top speed of 90 mph.

MILWAUKEE - A La Crosse man is accused of leading Milwaukee police on a high-speed chase before crashing on the city's north side on Jan. 5. 

What we know

A criminal complaint states officers were on patrol when they saw a silver Chevrolet with no rear license plate and tried to pull it over near 51st and Melvina.

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The Chevrolet initially pulled over, but then quickly accelerated – sparking a pursuit. Prosecutors said the driver – 25-year-old Raheem Clinton – reached 90 mph, ran multiple stop signs and red lights, and drove into oncoming traffic as he fled.

The chase ended near 17th and Center when Clinton swerved and crashed into a fence, per the complaint. Officers approached the car and arrested Clinton. The pursuit stretched 3.7 miles.

Police chase ends with crash near 17th and Center (Courtesy: MCDAO)

Police chase ends with crash near 17th and Center (Courtesy: MCDAO)

What's next

Clinton is charged with one count of fleeing/eluding an officer and one count of second-degree recklessly endangering safety. He posted $700 bond on Jan. 9. 

Court records show Clinton is due back in court Monday, Jan. 13 for a preliminary hearing.

The Source: Information in this report is from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsi Circuit Court.

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