Glendale man accused of crashing vehicle taken in armed carjacking during high-speed pursuit

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Officials arrested a 24-year-old Glendale man Tuesday night, Nov. 14, accused of crashing a stolen vehicle after a carjacking and hit-and-run. 

The Washington County Sheriff's Office says around 10 p.m., they received multiple calls about an erratic driver heading northbound on I-41 near Lannon Road in the Village of Germantown.

Five different callers reported a Camaro operating "terribly" at varying speeds. A caller said at one point, the driver even stopped in the middle of traffic on I-41. It was also reported that the vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run in Waukesha County, striking several barricades after entering Washington County.

Authorities say a deputy stopped the driver on I-41 at Lovers Lane in the Town of Polk. The deputy obtained the VIN from the vehicle, which came back as stolen from Milwaukee during an armed carjacking, before the driver sped away.

The sheriff's office continued to pursue the stolen vehicle, using tire deflation devices until the driver crashed on I-41 near Church Road in Fond du Lac County. 

Top speeds during the pursuit are said to have reached 115 mph. 

Deputies took the driver into custody and found a firearm and drugs inside the vehicle. The driver was taken to Froedtert Hospital for medical clearance and a blood draw. 

“I am extremely thankful this criminal’s behavior only resulted in property damage. Pursuits are inherently dangerous for suspects, law enforcement, and especially for unsuspecting innocent citizens that cross into the path," said Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis.

The following charges have been requested: OWI 2nd, flee/elude, second-degree reckless endangering safety, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting/obstructing, operating without owner's consent, receiving stolen property, armed while intoxicated, possession of THC and possession of schedule II drugs. He remains in custody at the Washington County Jail.