Milwaukee Police Chase Ends with Suspect Trying to Steal a Bus

Restraining Order Violation Escalates

• 🚨 The incident began as a response to a restraining order violation against a 23-year-old named Kevin.
• 🚗 Kevin initially violated the order by contacting his ex-girlfriend at a Popeye's, then escalated by throwing items at her car and ramming her vehicle.

High-Speed Pursuit and Evasion

• 💨 Officers located Kevin at his residence, where he fled in his silver Mercedes-Benz, initiating a high-speed pursuit.
• 🛣️ During the chase, Kevin committed multiple traffic violations, reaching speeds of up to 80 mph.
• 📍 Officers temporarily lost sight of the vehicle but were able to reacquire it.

Attempted Bus Hijacking and Arrest

• 🚌 The pursuit took a bizarre turn when Kevin abandoned his car and attempted to steal a city bus, getting into the driver's seat.
• 💥 Officers apprehended Kevin as he exited the bus, ordering him to the ground.
• 🗣️ During the arrest, Kevin repeatedly claimed he could not breathe.

Discovery of Contraband and Charges

• 💊 Officers discovered a significant amount of drugs in Kevin's pants, including promethazine and marijuana.
• 💰 A search of his car revealed additional contraband, including drug paraphernalia, an iPhone, and marijuana baggies totaling over 155 grams.
• 🚗 Kevin also rammed his vehicle into an unoccupied car before abandoning it.

Legal Consequences

• ⚖️ Kevin faced multiple charges, including felony vehicle fleeing, eluding an officer, and possession with intent to deliver controlled substances.
• 📅 He was found guilty of fleeing an officer and possession with intent to deliver, leading to a sentence of three years in Wisconsin State Prison and three years of extended supervision.