MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A Milwaukee homicide suspect was arrested in Menasha Tuesday night.
The Neenah Police Department had initiated a traffic stop on the suspect’s vehicle before 11:15 p.m. But the suspect then drove into Menasha on Washington Street at Nicolet Boulevard.
The Menasha Police Department took over the pursuit and deployed stop sticks. The Wisconsin State Patrol was also called in to block the vehicle in the 600 block of Appleton Road.
The suspect ran from the vehicle after ignoring officers’ commands, according to the Menasha Police Department.
The suspect was arrested after a Winnebago County K9 was deployed and officers deployed a taser on the suspect.
Police say they found a handgun and other evidence on the suspect and at the scene.
After receiving a medical evaluation, the suspect was turned over to the Milwaukee Police Department for their investigation.
The Menasha Police Department is referring charges to the Winnebago County District Attorney’s office for felony fleeing and eluding as well as resisting and obstructing an officer.
Menasha police say this was an isolated incident, and the public is not in danger.
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