Milwaukee pursuit ends in Fox Point, 2 taken into custody

Two people were taken into custody following a police pursuit that started in Milwaukee and ended in Fox Point on Wednesday, Dec. 8.

According to police, officers were dispatched to a shots fired complaint in the area of N. Hubbard Street and E. Clarke Street around 12:30 a.m.

Officers observed a vehicle that matched the suspect vehicle description on N. Holton Street near E. Burleigh Street. 

Police say the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, however, the driver refused and a pursuit ensued. 

The pursuit ended when the vehicle became disabled on Santa Monica Boulevard near Willow Road in Fox Point.

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The driver, a 41-year-old woman, and a passenger, a 42-year-old man, were arrested. 

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the coming days.

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