On 03/10/2024, at approximately 1:55 a.m., Janesville Police Officers observed a white Jeep traveling at a high rate of speed on W. Court. Officers attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle, but it fled at a high rate of speed, almost colliding with an innocent vehicle at Mineral Pt and Arch St. The jeep became disabled after hitting the curb and the driver fled on foot. Two occupants of the Jeep were endangered due to the driving behavior of Jonathan Richardson. With the assistance of the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team, officers were able to locate the suspect, Jonathan Richardson. Wisconsin State Patrol responded and assisted with investigating the accident.
ARRESTED:
Jonathan R Richardson (31-year-old) of Janesville
CHARGES:
OWI
Reckless Driving
Hit and Run
Possession of THC
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2nd Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
Vehicle Operator Fleeing or Eluding
Bench Warrants through Rock County, Dane County, and Winnebago IL, all for Fleeing/Eluding
| Incident Number: JV2410233 |
| Location: Mineral Pt and Arch St |
| By: Sgt. Thomas Northrop |
| Date: 03/10/2024 |
Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3:6 Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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