Three Wisconsin Teens Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Hit-and-Run

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Three Wisconsin teenagers, two of whom are juveniles, were arrested around 1 a.m. on Wednesday after a high-speed pursuit that seriously injured an uninvolved driver. The suspects were driving a stolen vehicle at over 105 mph and fled on foot after the pursuit, but were later apprehended. Two loaded handguns with extended magazines were found in the stolen vehicle.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of high-speed pursuits and the risks posed by young offenders with access to stolen vehicles and illegal firearms. It raises concerns about public safety and the need for effective interventions to address juvenile crime and gun violence.

The details

According to the Monona Police Department, an officer noticed a reckless driver at 105 miles per hour around 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday and attempted to stop the vehicle. However, the suspect driver turned off the lights and continued towards I-90. The pursuit led officers to deploy tire deflation devices along Highway 151, with local agencies assisting. An uninvolved driver nearby was struck by the suspect vehicle while pulled over and suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect vehicle's driver and one passenger fled on foot, but a second passenger was arrested right outside the vehicle. The fleeing individuals were subsequently arrested after a drone and K9 search.

• The incident occurred around 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
• The pursuit and arrests took place around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

What’s next

The three arrested teenagers, including two juveniles, will face charges related to the stolen vehicle, firearms possession, and the hit-and-run incident that injured an uninvolved driver.