Menominee County Seriff Darrin Kudwa reports that on Monday, October 27th, at approximately 1:37 a.m., a Deputy with the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle that was speeding just north of the City of Stephenson.
The driver failed to stop when the deputy activated emergency lights and siren, leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit southbound on U.S. 41.
During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle reached speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. As the pursuit entered the City of Menominee, the Menominee City Police Department deployed spike strips to safely end the chase. The suspect vehicle struck the spike strips, disabling the vehicle.
The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, fled on foot, but was located a short time later hiding a few blocks away. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
The driver was arrested on multiple charges, including Fleeing and Eluding, Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The incident remains under investigation.
The Menominee County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Menominee City Police Department and the Michigan State Police for their assistance in safely bringing the pursuit to an end. Menominee County 911 also provided support throughout the duration of this incident.
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