Sheriff’s Office: Drone, K9 used in Wisconsin to arrest fleeing suspect with violent tendencies

Suspect fled from traffic stop, led deputies on foot chase

A man with violent tendencies was arrested after a foot chase with deputies in Wisconsin on Thursday, according to the Barron County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies attempted to stop the suspect for a traffic violation, but he fled in his vehicle

The incident began at around 11:30 p.m. when a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on County Road C near Cameron, Wisconsin.

The driver, later identified as 32-year-old Jacob J. Leigh, fled from the traffic stop in his vehicle, leading deputies on a short pursuit.

Leigh crashed his vehicle and fled on foot

Leigh eventually crashed his vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area.

Deputies deployed a drone and K-9 to locate Leigh

Deputies deployed a drone and K-9 to assist in the search for Leigh.

The drone was able to locate Leigh hiding in the woods, and the K-9 apprehended him without incident.

Leigh had a history of violence and was armed with a knife

Leigh was taken into custody and charged with fleeing an officer, resisting arrest, and possession of a weapon by a felon.

According to the Sheriff's Office, Leigh had a history of violence and was armed with a knife at the time of his arrest.

The Sheriff's Office commended the deputies and K-9 for their work

The Sheriff's Office commended the deputies and K-9 for their work in apprehending Leigh.

"This was a dangerous situation, and the deputies and K-9 did an outstanding job in apprehending the suspect without incident," said Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald.

"We are grateful that no one was injured during this incident."