Intoxicated and armed car thief arrested in Racine County

31-year-old Timothy Zegar was arrested early Saturday morning, after leading Racine Sheriff's Deputies on a car chase. 

Officials say a traffic stop was initiated with Zegar, but instead of pulling over he sped away. 

The chase lasted for about ten miles and reached speeds up to 100 mph.

Zegar is charged with operating while intoxicated 5th offense, operating a motor vehicle to flee an officer, operate motor vehicle without owners consent, carry concealed weapon, endangering safety by use of a deadly weapon and operating while revoked. 

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