Sheriff Arrests 2 Who Were Fighting In Traffic: Report

RACINE COUNTY, WI — Authorities in Racine County say they've arrested two men after they were seen fighting in the middle of the road, causing traffic to grind to a halt on Sunday.

According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, Alejandro Perez Alcantara, 27, of Milwaukee, and Pavon Cruz, 47, Milwaukee, were arrested at just after 9 a.m. Sunday after several drivers called authorities, saying the two were fighting outside of their car which came to a stop on the Burlington Bypass near Durand Ave.

Sheriff's officials responded to the scene and found the two still fighting in the middle of the road. They were arrested without further incident, officials said.

According to reports, three men were driving back to Milwaukee together after leaving a local tavern. During the drive, an argument ensued between Cruz, who was driving, and the front-passenger, Alcantara, which escalated into a physical altercation while the vehicle was still moving. Cruz was able to eventually pull over which subsequently lead to the physical altercation continuing outside of the vehicle and into the roadway.

At the time of his arrest Cruz had a warrant for his arrest out of California for Narcotic Sales. The arresting deputy gave Cruz a preliminary breath test, which returned a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 - greater than the legal limit for drunken driving in Wisconsin, according to Sheriff's reports.

Sheriff's officials said Cruz was arrested on suspicion of second-degree recklessly endangering safety, his first drunken-driving offense, battery and disorderly conduct. Alcantara was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct while armed.