Sep 18, 2024
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) - After crashing a limousine while leading southeastern Wisconsin officers on a brief pursuit, the driver fled on foot and hid in a wooded area where he was later caught and arrested. A Facebook post from the Pleasant Prairie Police Department shows both the dashcam and body camera footage from the incident, which began around 3:40 p.m. on September 16 when an officer spotted a limo driving 'well under' the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was initiated near the 9200 block of Sheridan Road, but the driver allegedly sped off, leading to a brief pursuit. Two Rivers police and SWAT arrest felony suspect in high-risk search, no injuries reported When the driver, later identified as 37-year-old Bradley Semrich, tried to pass other southbound vehicles on the shoulder, he lost control and crashed into a ditch. Semrich then reportedly fled from the limo. After setting up a perimeter with additional officers from Illinois, Semrich was spotted several blocks away before allegedly fleeing into a wooded area. With help from a K9, an officer found Semrich hiding in the woods where he then allegedly 'engaged the officer in a physical altercation,' which reportedly included biting the officer. Semrich was then taken into custody without further incident. A search of the vehicle reportedly led to the seizure of methamphetamine and other items consistent with drug dealing. The 37-year-old from Portage was subsequently taken to a local hospital for evaluation before being transported to the Kenosha County Jail. It was learned that Semrich had multiple outstanding warrants and was a convicted felon. Two people in Wisconsin arrested following armed robbery of a grocery store Court records show that charges to Semrich include: Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer Felony H Battery or Threat to Judge, Prosecutor, or Law Enforcement Officer Felony H 1st-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety Felony F Obstructing an Officer Misdemeanor A Possess w/ Intent-Amphetamine/Methamphetamine/etc. (>3-10g) Felony E Possess Drug Paraphernalia Misdemeanor U Bail Jumping-Felony Felony H The Pleasant Prairie Police would like to thank our partners; Winthrop Harbor Police Department who assisted our officers with taking the suspect into custody. This is an example of the outstanding work and dedication our officers perform daily while serving our communities. Pleasant Prairie Police Department No officers were injured during the incident and no additional details were provided.
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