WAUWATOSA, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin say a driver who fled from a traffic stop in early 2026 is now in custody after being arrested in Texas months after the initial incident.
According to a release from the Wauwatosa Police Department, on January 15, officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle, during which time a passenger moved into the driver’s seat and fled from the scene, initiating a pursuit.
The vehicle came to a stop in the front lawn of a home, and the driver ran away from the scene and was not arrested. After being stopped, police say they recovered three firearms from the vehicle, including a “ghost” gun and another that had been illegally turned into a fully automatic AR pistol.
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The driver was later identified as a convicted felon who was out on parole and was prohibited from possessing any firearms.
On January 29, officials say an anonymous tip was submitted to the Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers alleging that the suspect had fled to Texas and was staying with family members. Working with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, the suspect was found and arrested in Texas on March 2.
This arrest highlights how solid police work, teamwork with our law enforcement partners, and tips from the public work together to keep our community safe.
The Wauwatosa Police Department
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