High-Speed Chase Ends in Waupaca With Arrest of Intoxicated Driver

WAUPACA COUNTY, WI- A dangerous, multi-county vehicle pursuit late Monday night ended in the City of Waupaca with a crash and the arrest of a repeat intoxicated driver.

According to the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began on Monday, January 19, 2026, at approximately 10:17 p.m. after a high-speed pursuit in Outagamie County involving the Wisconsin State Patrol. Authorities reported the fleeing vehicle reached speeds of more than 100 miles per hour.

A short time later, officers with the Waupaca Police Department and the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office were alerted that the vehicle had entered the Waupaca area through the use of FLOCK camera technology.

Law enforcement located the vehicle within the City of Waupaca. When a deputy and officer attempted to make contact, the suspect vehicle intentionally rammed both squad cars before fleeing again. A responding sheriff’s office sergeant then pursued the vehicle for approximately half a mile through the city.

The chase ended when the suspect crashed into a tree, with the vehicle coming to a stop just short of striking a residence. A 37-year-old man from Menasha was taken into custody after receiving medical treatment.

The man faces numerous charges, including fifth offense operating while intoxicated, fleeing an officer, first degree reckless endangering safety, felony bail jumping, misdemeanor bail jumping, failing to install an ignition interlock device, operating after revocation, a probation violation, and additional non-criminal traffic offenses.

Authorities thanked the coordinated response between agencies, calling the incident a strong example of multi-jurisdictional teamwork and the effective use of technology to remove a dangerous individual from the roadway. Officials noted that no one was injured during the incident and that only minor damage occurred to patrol squads and a nearby property.

The release was completed by Captain K. Wiskirchen and authorized by Sheriff Timothy R. Wilz on January 20, 2026.

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