Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On January 17, 2025. A deputy from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department was on patrol when he observed a beige Hyundai Elantra with a high mounted brake lamp that was not working. The deputy activated his emergency lights and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle immediately began to accelerate and dispatch was notified of the pursuit. The driver was later identified as Tyler, 24 years old.
The vehicle blew through a stop sign at speeds around 30 MPH. As Tyler continued to flee, the deputy observed a person in the passenger seat put their hands on their head briefly. The vehicle reached speeds of 100 MPH when there was minimal traffic on the road. Dispatch stated the license plate was registered to a Chevrolet Cobalt, not a Hyundai Elantra. They also advised that the registered owner of the license plate was on active parole for robbery and other criminal offenses. As deputies pursued the vehicle, one of them performed a PIT (pursuit intervention technique) on the vehicle at 35 MPH. Tyler attempted to out drive the PIT, causing deputies to take longer to complete the maneuver. The vehicle spun off in a 180 degree turn to the right and off the road into a field. Tyler drove through the grass for a short distance before he was able to get his vehicle back on the roadway. The pursuit continued with speeds around 100 MPH. Another deputy successfully administered a PIT which brought the vehicle to a stop in front of a post office. The vehicle pursuit lasted approximately 28 miles.
Tyler exited the driver seat and started running on foot. A deputy chased after him and simultaneously remotely opened the rear squad door, releasing K-9 Rebel to assist with the apprehension. Tyler quickly surrendered and a citizen began to approach. There is a slight delay with the door popper of the squad car. K-9 Rebel was running at full speed towards the civilian who was heading towards a deputy. It was believed that K-9 Rebel did not know where his handler was and needed verbal cues to direct him away from the citizen. A deputy grabbed control of him, preventing a K-9 bite to the suspect. A sergeant arrived and took the driver into custody as deputies ordered the female passenger from the vehicle.
Tyler stated he fled because he was drinking and was “too drunk to pull over.” He said he consumed 5 twisted Teas and 1 Fireball shot and was a 4-5 drunk on a scale of 1-10. Tyler picked up his female passenger then went to the bar in Tomah. He stated he had previously ran from Elroy and they gave up the chase, leading him to believe that they would do the same.
Tyler agreed to a PBT which showed he had a .114 BAC. A deputy read Tyler the informing the accused form and asked if he consented to a legal blood draw. Tyler refused and deputies received a warrant for his blood. After the blood draw, Tyler was transported to the Monroe County Jail and handed over to the jail staff without incident.
A search of the vehicle and Tyler's person revealed 5.6 grams of a green leafy substance which later tested positive for THC. Opened and sealed Twisted Tea bottles/cans. A one hitter pipe in a wooden box, and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia items including smoking pipes and a metal grinder .
Tyler was found guilty for Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer, 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, and OWI (1st). He was sentenced to 4 years in prison and 4 years of extended supervision. Tyler's license also got revoked for 6 months and he was ordered to pay $826 in fines. The passenger was released without any charges.
This video is for educational purposes only.
On January 17, 2025. A deputy from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department was on patrol when he observed a beige Hyundai Elantra with a high mounted brake lamp that was not working. The deputy activated his emergency lights and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle immediately began to accelerate and dispatch was notified of the pursuit. The driver was later identified as Tyler, 24 years old.
The vehicle blew through a stop sign at speeds around 30 MPH. As Tyler continued to flee, the deputy observed a person in the passenger seat put their hands on their head briefly. The vehicle reached speeds of 100 MPH when there was minimal traffic on the road. Dispatch stated the license plate was registered to a Chevrolet Cobalt, not a Hyundai Elantra. They also advised that the registered owner of the license plate was on active parole for robbery and other criminal offenses. As deputies pursued the vehicle, one of them performed a PIT (pursuit intervention technique) on the vehicle at 35 MPH. Tyler attempted to out drive the PIT, causing deputies to take longer to complete the maneuver. The vehicle spun off in a 180 degree turn to the right and off the road into a field. Tyler drove through the grass for a short distance before he was able to get his vehicle back on the roadway. The pursuit continued with speeds around 100 MPH. Another deputy successfully administered a PIT which brought the vehicle to a stop in front of a post office. The vehicle pursuit lasted approximately 28 miles.
Tyler exited the driver seat and started running on foot. A deputy chased after him and simultaneously remotely opened the rear squad door, releasing K-9 Rebel to assist with the apprehension. Tyler quickly surrendered and a citizen began to approach. There is a slight delay with the door popper of the squad car. K-9 Rebel was running at full speed towards the civilian who was heading towards a deputy. It was believed that K-9 Rebel did not know where his handler was and needed verbal cues to direct him away from the citizen. A deputy grabbed control of him, preventing a K-9 bite to the suspect. A sergeant arrived and took the driver into custody as deputies ordered the female passenger from the vehicle.
Tyler stated he fled because he was drinking and was “too drunk to pull over.” He said he consumed 5 twisted Teas and 1 Fireball shot and was a 4-5 drunk on a scale of 1-10. Tyler picked up his female passenger then went to the bar in Tomah. He stated he had previously ran from Elroy and they gave up the chase, leading him to believe that they would do the same.
Tyler agreed to a PBT which showed he had a .114 BAC. A deputy read Tyler the informing the accused form and asked if he consented to a legal blood draw. Tyler refused and deputies received a warrant for his blood. After the blood draw, Tyler was transported to the Monroe County Jail and handed over to the jail staff without incident.
A search of the vehicle and Tyler's person revealed 5.6 grams of a green leafy substance which later tested positive for THC. Opened and sealed Twisted Tea bottles/cans. A one hitter pipe in a wooden box, and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia items including smoking pipes and a metal grinder .
Tyler was found guilty for Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer, 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, and OWI (1st). He was sentenced to 4 years in prison and 4 years of extended supervision. Tyler's license also got revoked for 6 months and he was ordered to pay $826 in fines. The passenger was released without any charges.
This video is for educational purposes only.
