Vehicle theft suspect arrested in southcentral Wisconsin after multiagency pursuit faces multiple charges
Oct 02, 2024
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Columbia County Sheriff's Office announced that a man suspected of stealing a car was arrested on multiple charges, including his fourth OWI.
The Columbia County Dispatch Center received a 911 call around 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday from a resident in Fort Winnebago who reported that a vehicle was stolen from their driveway, leading to a search by a detective from the County Sheriff's office.
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A detective reportedly saw the suspected vehicle heading northbound on Highway 51 leaving Portage around 2:37 p.m. and followed the vehicle. The detective coordinated with the Marquette County Sheriff's Office to intercept the vehicle which entered the county on I-39.
Deputies from Marquette County stopped the vehicle, taking the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Justin Susnik of Arkdale into custody. According to the release, Susnik was held at the Columbia County Jail on the following charges:
Operating a vehicle without the owner's consent
Operating while intoxicated (4th)
Misdemeanor bail jumping
Portage County and Adams County warrants
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The stolen vehicle has since been returned to its owners.
No more details are available at this time.