MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – A chase that took place on the northeast side of Marshfield between police and a man was related to a gun-related incident that occurred Monday night.
On Feb. 7 at 9:49 p.m., Marshfield Police responded to a call on E. Harrison St. to a complaint of a 19-year-old Stratford male who was pointing a handgun at two people inside of a residence, threatening to kill them.
The male suspect fled the residence prior to police arrival. Marshfield Police received additional information that the suspect went to a residence located on N. Peach Ave. (a short distance away) and again pointed the handgun at a female at this address. The suspect again fled prior to police arrival. Area police continued to search for the suspect throughout the night and the following morning.
On Feb. 8, 2022 at approximately 8:54 a.m., Marshfield Police were informed the suspect may be in route to Marshfield and a vehicle description was provided.
At 8:59 a.m., Marshfield Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The vehicle pulled over in the 1900 block of N. Peach Ave. Officers communicated with the suspect for approximately 20 minutes but he would not comply and surrender.
The suspect started driving away and officers attempted a pursuit intervention technique. The suspect ultimately crashed into a parked Marshfield Police squad and was then taken into custody.
All the involved parties were acquainted with each other and these were not random acts.
Numerous charges will be forwarded to both the Wood County and Marathon County District Attorney’s Offices.
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