On March 3, 2014 at 3:27 AM, Officers on patrol observed a vehicle travelling over the center line on Jefferson Street. The Officer noticed that the vehicle appeared to be accelerating as it traveled east. Another Officer who was parked on Egg Harbor Road observed the same vehicle travelling faster than normal traffic on Egg Harbor Road.
Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop. A short time later the suspect vehicle struck a snow bank and crashed into a nearby residence on Egg Harbor Road. Once stopped the vehicles operator exited the vehicle and took off on foot. After a brief foot chase Officers arrested the 26 year old Menominee man for the following charges:
- Knowingly flee an officer
- Obstructing an officer
- Operating while intoxicated
- Reckless driving
The Menominee man was also cited for numerous traffic violations as a result of the incident. No injuries occurred as a result of the crash. The 26 year old Menominee man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.
