police-chase · Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

What happened after the airborne police chase in Fond du Lac County?

What happened?

Dewayne Stokes, 44, was charged with multiple felonies, including fleeing and eluding an officer and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, after his vehicle became airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, on May 9, 2026. He was apprehended after attempting to flee on foot and booked into jail.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 16, 2026
Sources: unknown; FOX6 News Milwaukee; CBS News

Timeline

  1. Dewayne Stokes, fleeing a traffic stop on I-41 due to an active felony warrant, led Fond du Lac County Sheriff's deputies and a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper on a high-speed chase that ended with his vehicle becoming airborne and crashing in a field.

  2. After the crash, Stokes attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after a short foot chase and tased, then taken to a hospital for minor injuries before being booked into jail.

  3. FOX6 News Milwaukee reported on the incident, identifying Dewayne Stokes as the suspect and detailing the charges.

  4. CBS News and other outlets reported on the high-speed chase, confirming details of the airborne crash and Stokes' apprehension.

  5. The YouTube clip "How a 100+ MPH Police Chase Ended in 5 Seconds" by "Code Blue Cam" was accessed, showing the airborne crash but containing incorrect information in its description.

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