Black River Falls, Wisconsin – An 80 mph vehicle pursuit in Jackson County ended with an arrest Thursday morning after deputies responded to a reported unlawful entry in the Town of Irving.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 8:41 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, to a residence on Maple Road following a report that a person had entered a home without permission. The resident was inside at the time and called 911.
Upon a deputy’s arrival, the suspect allegedly fled in a passenger vehicle, prompting a pursuit. Authorities said speeds reached at least 80 mph before the vehicle stopped in a driveway. After a brief negotiation, the suspect was taken into custody.
The suspect was identified as Stephan Lee, 41, of La Crosse. According to the sheriff’s office, Lee was booked into the Jackson County Jail on allegations of Fleeing an Officer, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Trespass to a Dwelling.
No injuries were reported in the incident. The case remains under investigation.
The pursuit may raise safety concerns for morning commuters traveling through rural Jackson County roadways.
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