WAUKEHSA COUNTY, Wis. - Two people were taken into custody following a police chase that began in Jefferson County and ended in Waukesha County on Wednesday night, Dec. 18.
According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, shortly after 10:30 p.m. Jefferson County advised Waukesha County officials of a suspected impaired driver that had fled from squads in Jefferson County.
A Waukesha County deputy observed the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, and a pursuit was initiated.
During the pursuit, a Waukesha County squad struck a Town of Brookfield squad. Both squads had significant damage.
Brookfield police pursued the vehicle to the area of I-894 and Greenfield Avenue where they utilized a PIT maneuver.
Three occupants were taken into custody – one was released without charges. The other two occupants were taken into custody and are being referred to the Waukesha County District Attorney for the following criminal charges:
- Driver: Fleeing/eluding, OWI 1st, 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana w/ Intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
- Passenger: Felon in possession of a firearm/OC, possession of marijuana w/ Intent to deliver
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There were no injuries.