TOWN OF BYRON, Wis. — A man reported as missing is in police custody following an alleged high-speed chase and weapons incident.
A Fond du Lac County sheriff’s deputy spotted the man driving at 120 mph along Interstate 41 around 3:45 a.m. Monday in the town of Byron.
The suspect had been reported missing in Winnebago County, had purchased a pellet gun and had made suicidal comments.
The chase ended when the man ran over stop sticks that blew out his tires. He reportedly exited the car firing pellets at the officers, who used less-than-lethal beanbag rounds to subdue him.
He was treated for minor injuries.
Criminal charges are pending.
