Disturbance leads to early morning pursuit in Appleton, suspect in custody
Nov 24, 2024
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - A disturbance with a weapon at a home on Appleton's South Sanders Street led to an early Sunday morning pursuit where officers took the suspect into custody.
According to the Appleton Police Department, officers responded to the 1800 block of South Sanders Street around 7:30 a.m. on November 24 after reports of a disturbance with a weapon.
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When officers arrived, a man reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle. While officers searched the residence, other officers pursued the suspect vehicle.
Officers say the pursuit led them onto STH 441 and continued to northbound I-41. After a pursuit, the vehicle stopped, and the man got out, allegedly trying to flee on foot.
Around 7:50 a.m., the man was safely taken into custody by officers with the Appleton PD. The incident was believed to be isolated.
The Outagamie County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, Kaukauna Police Department, and the Grand Chute Police Department assisted the Appleton PD during the incident.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the Appleton Police Department at (920) 832-5500, leave a tip through the Department's website, or email [email protected].