High-Speed Police Chase Reaches 130 MPH in Wisconsin Cornfield

Dashcam footage shows a 28-year-old woman leading police on a wild chase through multiple counties.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 4:47pm

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A high-speed police chase in Wisconsin reached speeds of over 130 mph before ending in a cornfield. The chase began when a 28-year-old woman from Green Bay was spotted speeding in a Toyota Camry, leading deputies on a 13-mile pursuit through multiple counties. The driver refused to stop, even after deputies deployed tire deflation devices. The chase finally ended when police used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle in a cornfield, with the driver then resisting arrest before being taken into custody.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of high-speed police chases, which can put both officers and the public at risk. It also raises questions about the appropriate use of force and tactics by law enforcement when dealing with fleeing suspects.

The details

According to dashcam footage released by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, the chase began around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday when a deputy spotted the Toyota Camry traveling at over 130 mph in a 55 mph zone on State Highway 26. The deputy immediately pursued the vehicle, which reached speeds exceeding 100 mph as it passed through the village of Rosendale. Despite the deployment of tire deflation devices, the driver continued to flee, eventually losing a tire but still managing to drive into a cornfield. It took a PIT maneuver and the breaking of a window to finally apprehend the suspect, who was then charged with a variety of offenses.

  • The chase began around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.
  • The driver was eventually apprehended in a cornfield after a 13-mile pursuit.

The players

Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that pursued and apprehended the suspect.

28-year-old Green Bay, Wisconsin woman

The driver of the Toyota Camry who led police on the high-speed chase.

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What they’re saying

“He's got quite a jump on me. He's passing traffic on the left.”

— Deputy

“Speeds are well over 100.”

— Deputy

What’s next

The suspect is expected to appear in court in the coming days to face charges related to the high-speed chase.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks and consequences of high-speed police pursuits, which can endanger both law enforcement and the public. It underscores the need for careful consideration of when and how to engage in such chases, as well as the importance of de-escalation tactics to safely apprehend fleeing suspects.