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Man throws can of alcohol out car window, flees from police at 100 mph in Jefferson County

WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

By Emily Hamer | Wisconsin State Journal

A Milwaukee man was arrested for his fifth OWI and fleeing police Saturday after throwing a can of alcohol out his car window, then speeding away from state troopers in excess of 100 mph, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation said.

The resulting police chase spanned three Wisconsin counties: Jefferson, Waukesha and Milwaukee counties, the DOT said. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m., and ended after the driver crashed his car and was found hiding on foot.

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