Crime & Safety
Lake County, IL Police Chase Ends With Arrest Near Wisconsin Line
Winthrop Harbor, IL – A police pursuit that began with Wisconsin law enforcement agencies crossed into northern Illinois Tuesday, prompting officers in Winthrop Harbor to deploy tire deflation devices
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-11-04T23:52:34.565Z
Winthrop Harbor, IL – A police pursuit that began with Wisconsin law enforcement agencies crossed into northern Illinois Tuesday, prompting officers in Winthrop Harbor to deploy tire deflation devices before the fleeing vehicle came to a stop near Sheridan Road.
According to the Winthrop Harbor Police Department , the pursuit occurred Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, and involved officers from the Kenosha Police Department and Pleasant Prairie Police Department in Wisconsin.
The chase continued south into Lake County, Illinois, passing through the Village of Winthrop Harbor along Sheridan Road.
Winthrop Harbor officers assisted the Wisconsin agencies in a support role as the pursuit moved through their jurisdiction.
At the request of Wisconsin authorities, local officers deployed tire deflation devices on Sheridan Road just south of the Illinois Wisconsin state line.
These devices are designed to deflate vehicle tires and help law enforcement bring fleeing vehicles to a controlled stop.
Police reported that the pursued vehicle eventually stopped near the intersection of 19th Street and Sheridan Road in Winthrop Harbor.
The driver was taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities did not identify the driver or disclose what originally prompted the pursuit in Wisconsin.
The department also did not specify whether the tire deflation devices made contact with the vehicle or directly contributed to the stop.
No injuries, collisions or property damage were mentioned in the Winthrop Harbor Police Department's statement.
The incident involved cooperation between police agencies operating across the Illinois Wisconsin state line, including the Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie departments.
Sheridan Road serves as a major north south route connecting communities near the state border, including Winthrop Harbor and the greater Kenosha area.
Officials have not released information about potential criminal charges or whether the driver will face proceedings in Wisconsin or Illinois.
The Winthrop Harbor Police Department confirmed that its officers assisted with the pursuit and that the driver was taken into custody without further incident.