Police released video of a wild chase and arrest in Wisconsin in which the suspect led officers on a short chase in a limousine before crashing and fleeing on foot through woods.
According to the post, Pleasant Prairie Police Department Facebook page, Just before 4 p.m. on September 16, an officer observed a limousine traveling much slower than the speed limit.
An officer stopped the vehicle for a registration violation, but the driver sped away, and a pursuit began, police said.
The video shows the driver, identified by police as Bradley R. Semirich, 37, of Portage, Wisconsin, attempting to pass another southbound vehicle on the shoulder of the road, losing control and going into a ditch.
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A Wisconsin man is behind bars after he allegedly led police on a police pursuit in a limousine, crashed it and fled on foot. (Pleasant Prairie Police Department/Kenosha County Jail)
At one point in the video, a limousine can be seen passing a school bus with its lights flashing.
Police said Semirich fled the limousine after the crash and was seen running into a nearby wooded area a few blocks from the scene, sparking a pursuit.
A search dog tracked the suspect and officers were able to locate him.
Officers reportedly found Semirich hiding in the woods and called for backup.
The video shows a confrontation between the suspect and officers after Semilich allegedly bites the officer.
“Stop fighting. The less fighting the better,” the officer yelled.
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A suspect is behind bars after leading police on a limousine chase in Wisconsin, crashing the vehicle and fleeing on foot. (Pleasant Prairie Police Department)
A police dog then jumped in and subdued Semirich, who was then taken into custody without incident.
Police said no officers were injured during the arrest and a search of the limousine turned up methamphetamine and other items consistent with a drug deal.
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The Pleasant Prairie Police Department released dashcam and bodycam footage that showed the suspect crashing into a limousine driven by officers during a pursuit and then fleeing on foot. (Pleasant Prairie Police Department)
Semilich was taken to a local hospital for examination before being transported to the Kenosha County Jail.
Police said through their investigation they discovered Semirich had multiple outstanding arrest warrants and had been convicted of felonies.
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“The Pleasant Prairie Police Department would like to thank our partners, the Winthrop Harbor Police Department, for assisting in the apprehension of the suspect. This is an example of the great work and dedication our officers provide every day while serving our community,” police said in the post.
Semirich remains in custody on $25,000 bail.
