Wanted Man Ran Over Officer; Fled Police Through 10 Cities

WAUKESHA, WI — A suspect has been arrested and charged after police say he fought with officers, backed over one with his car, and led authorities on a 60-mile chase through Milwaukee and nine suburbs.

According to Waukesha police, officers were called to the Kohl's Department Store at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Waukesha for a person who was wanted by police. Police said they were tipped off that the wanted person was going to the store to steal clothing.

Police said they tracked the man's car down, and began negotiating with the wanted man and a second person inside the car. As the officers asked the passenger to step out of the car, he pushed the woman who was behind the wheel out of the car, and then began fighting with the officers. According to police, the driver's side door was open, and two officers were attempting to get the male suspect out of the car.

According to police, the wanted man put the car in reverse at a high rate of speed, running over one of the officers and knocking over the other. The car then took off, and headed east.

Police say the car was later located in the City of Milwaukee. From there a pursuit ensued and went through the following communities: Cudahy, St Francis, South Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Greendale, Greenfield, Hales Corners, West Allis and West Milwaukee.

The police pursuit lasted nearly 65 miles, and ended after the West Allis Police Department deployed tire-piercing spike strips on the road to disable the car. The man is awaiting charges, Waukesha police said.

Both officers were treated by the City of Waukesha Fire Department, one officer was transported to a local hospital. That officer has been released, police said.