Logan Sprewell
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - A Greenfield man has been charged in a West Allis pursuit that occurred back in October.
33-year-old Logan Sprewell has been charged with the following:
- Possession of cocaine, second and subsequent offense
- Second-degree recklessly endangering safety
- Operating a motor vehicle to flee or in an attempt to elude an officer
- Obstructing an officer
Case details
A West Allis Police Department officer attempted a traffic stop near the Sunrise Apartments on W National Ave when he observed a white INFINITI Sedan with heavy tint and no front registration traveling south around 2 a.m. on Oct. 26.
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The white car stopped for a brief moment, and then accelerated north on S. 84 St., initiating a pursuit. According to a criminal complaint, the car accelerated to speeds in excess of approximately 100 miles per hour.
The car eventually reached a dead-end where it left the roadway and drove into an embankment approximately eight feet below the ground.
The total vehicle pursuit was approximately 5.3 miles.
Foot pursuit
The vehicle became disabled and the driver's door opened. The officer observed the driver, later identified as Sprewell, who leaped out of the ravine, fleeing on foot from the crash and into a heavily wooded area.
Sprewell was pursued on foot for about half a mile until he fell over.
Sprewell was taken into custody and it was discovered he had cocaine on him.
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Per the complaint, Sprewell also had a revoked driving status and a valid felony warrant.
Second and subsequent offense
Back in August 2021, the defendant was convicted of possession of with intent to deliver designer drugs. That conviction remains on record and unreversed.
A preliminary hearing was held on Wednesday, Dec. 11. If convicted, Sprewell is facing more than 20 years in prison and $55,000 in fines.
Sprewell is due back in court in February.