Subject: Assist other Police Agency 2016-19930
Authority: Captain Bruce Theusch
On June 2, 2016 at 12:38 am the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Milwaukee Police Department of a high speed pursuit entering Washington County. The vehicle that was being pursued by Milwaukee Police Department was reported as stolen in a carjacking during the afternoon of June 1.
The vehicle became disabled at State Hwy 164 and Tuckaway Lane in the Village of Richfield. At that time 5 suspects fled on foot from the stolen vehicle. Washington Sheriff’s Deputies and the SWAT Team responded to the scene to assist numerous Milwaukee Police Officers in an extensive search of the area.
At 4:45 a.m. a citizen contacted the Sheriff’s Office and advised that one of the suspects was observed in the area of State Hwy 164 and Monches Rd.
Authorities responded to the area and apprehended all 5 suspects. The male suspects ranging from age 15 to age 17 were successfully tracked by Milwaukee PD Canine Units and taken into custody without incident.
Photo courtesy Washington County Sheriff.